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We got the sugar rush trying out these top macaron places in Singapore!
When it comes to the ingredients, the preparation, and even the texture, macarons are in a completely different league of their own — assuming you get the preparation part right.
If not, then people wouldn’t be able to tell if you really were attempting to bake macarons or just a batch of crinkles with all the cracked and uneven shells left behind.
The good news is you can skip the hard part and just fast forward to munching on as many macarons as you can afford (and stomach) with these top places we tried and tested!
The Dark Gallery
Website: https://thedarkgallery.com/
Locations: Millenia Walk, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Funan, Great World
Contact Details: 6255 0368 (Millenia Walk), 6935 2603 (Takashimaya), 6908 4086 (Funan), 6235 4582 (Great World)
Operating Hours: 11 AM – 10 PM daily (Millenia Walk/Great World)
10 AM – 9:30 PM daily (Takashimaya)
11 AM – 9/9:30 PM (Funan)
Don’t let this place’s name fool you, as you’d be surprised how much color can be present in the Dark Gallery’s artisanal macarons.
While it’s more known for being a chocolatier, the Dark Gallery showcases impressive techniques when making its array of macaron flavors.
Such flavors you can indulge in include Ruby Raspberry, Pistachio, Strawberry Lime, Earl Grey Chocolate, Very Dark Chocolate, Speculoos Chocolate, Hazelnut Praline, and more.
Just bear in mind that all of these flavors only come in a box of 10 for S$38.15, but the bright side is that you do get to see all the pastel (and dark) colors that are almost too pretty to eat.
Patisserie G
Website: https://www.patisserieg.com/
Address: 9 Raffles Blvd, #01-79/80 Millenia Walk
Contact Details: +65 9033 4382
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8 AM – 10 PM
Patisserie G is well known for its artisanal sweets and pastries, which include its delectable macarons that just have the right texture and taste.
Macarons at this location have a more vibrant color to them, which highlights the different flavors from the tangy and refreshing Yuzu fruit to the more well-known classic Chocolate.
For those looking to try more local flavors, owner, and Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef Gwen Lim also experimented with Kopi Butter, Salted Egg Yolk, and Kaya for her macaron creations.
Whichever flavor you pick, you can enjoy these round delights in individual, boxes of 6, boxes of 12, and premium boxes of 24 sizes that range from S$3.27 per piece to S$78.48.
AnnaBella Patisserie
Website: https://shop.abp.sg/
Address: 20 Bukit Batok Crescent, #09-01/11-02, Central Kitchen Enterprise Centre
Contact Details: +65 8823 8808
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8 AM – 6 PM
When the owner spent over a decade learning a variety of techniques to apply to their macarons, you know they’re going to be extraordinary. This is the story of Annabella Patisserie.
The French-Japanese brainchild of Ms. Annabella Sonwelly, this Patisserie is often praised for its batch of macarons that are always freshly baked to suit anyone with a sweet tooth.
Macarons are the crème de la crème of this shop, which is why it has so many flavors like Earl Gray, Milo Dinosaur, Tiramisu, Creme Brulee, Tiramisu, and the list continues.
Each individual macaron is finely crafted by AnnaBella Patisserie’s team of bakers, which are masters in the art of creating crisp shells paired with soft and creamy fillings.
Custom-made pastries are also a thing here, so it’s just another day at this office for them if you see any Disney-themed macarons on display or via their socials.
Bonheur Patisserie
Website: https://www.facebook.com/bonheurpatisseriesg/
Address: 1 Tessensohn Road #01-13
Contact Details: +65 9221 6636
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday: 12 PM – 6 PM
Saturday to Sunday: CLOSED
Bonheur Patisserie is quite a fitting name for this business since it’s French for “Happiness Confectionary”, which is what you can associate its lovely macarons with.
The normal-shaped macarons are already quite a treat, but Bonheur Patisserie likes to be creative and often bakes custom themes for their macarons to suit the occasion as well.
For instance, the shop’s last CNY set featured a Vanilla-flavored White Fortune Cat macaron and a Strawberry-flavored Red Daruma macaron.
The list goes on with “Go Local 2.0” flavors such as Porcini Salted Egg, Chrysanthemum, Orh Nee, Pandan Coconut, Ong Lai Tart, and Yuan Yang.
As a pro tip, these kinds of sets sell out pretty quickly, so be sure to pre-order yours as soon as you see a set you’re interested in.
TWG Tea
Website: https://twgtea.com/
Locations: Raffles City, Marina Bay Sands, and multiple other locations
Contact Details: 6258 1837 (Raffles City), 6565 1837 (Garden at Marina Bay Sands)
Operating Hours: 10 AM – 10 PM daily (Raffles City)
10 AM – 10 PM (Sunday to Thursday) (Garden at Marina Bay Sands)
10 AM to 11 PM (Friday to Saturday) (Garden at Marina Bay Sands)
TWG Tea is famous around Singapore and even worldwide for being a luxury tea brand, but do you know that it also does a great job in the macarons department?
As much as it specializes in tea, TWG’s macarons are as authentic as you can get without going to an actual patisserie in France.
They’re also packaged just as how you’d imagine a brick-and-mortar shop would package them, neat and aesthetic in single or multi-row boxes.
The macarons themselves are often infused with the same flavors as the shop’s tea, which is another trademark of TWG.
Also, this goes without saying, but their macarons go well with their tea because who doesn’t love a palate cleanser every now and then after munching on some sweets?
The M Plot
Website: https://www.themplot.com/
Address: 9 King Albert Park, #01-05
Contact Details: +65 6223 1986
Operating Hours: Wednesday to Friday, Monday: 9 AM – 6 PM
Saturday to Sunday: 8 AM – 6 PM
Tuesday: CLOSED
After reading this guide, you can now associate King Albert Park with delicious macarons all thanks to the M Plot, a cafe that also specializes in these round confections.
Since the M Plot has hopped on the macaron trend, it has made a bunch of available flavors such as Hazelnut Praline, Yuzu, Pistachio, Raspberry Rose Lychee, and Dark Chocolate.
You can tell that the macaron shells as well as the filling are well-made since they come together with just enough bite and creaminess that even French chefs would applaud.
A single macaron in this place would cost you S$3.50. But really, with macarons this delicious, who would stop at just one, right?
This is where M Plot’s box of 6 and box of 12 macarons come in, which cost S$20 and S$40, respectively. There’s even a box of heart-shaped ones perfect for your significant other!
Macarons.sg
Website: https://macarons.sg/
Address: 1550 Bedok North Ave 4, #05-06
Contact Details: +65 8727 7883
Operating Hours: Monday to Friday: 10 AM – 5 PM
Saturday to Sunday: CLOSED
Macarons.sg is already worth a shot for two reasons: It calls itself the home of the best-tasting macarons in Singapore and it’s also halal-certified.
Now, whether you agree with the first statement or not, you will have to try it out yourself. But from what we can see and taste, its macarons are well-deserving of a spot on this list.
Macarons at this shop are also nut-free and are known to be baked according to the local palate, so expect flavors like Bandung and Pandan Coconut (Ondeh Ondeh).
Some new additions to the lineup include the tart Pink Grapefruit, Toasted Marshmallow, Bubblegum, and Blackcurrant.
If this shop wasn’t already creative enough, it also sells towers made out of macarons, a customizable giant macaron cake, and macaron shell bits that make for a perfect little snack.
Milleaville Macarons
Website: https://www.milleaville.com/
Address: 51 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #01-84
Contact Details: +65 9050 5780
Operating Hours: Monday to Saturday: 11 AM – 7 PM
Sunday: CLOSED
Milleaville Macarons offers a unique tasting experience for those looking for vegan sweets, as they can choose not to include a hint of egg or any dairy products in their macarons!
Each vegan macaron is baked with ingredients of the highest quality and with years of trial and error to achieve the perfect technique.
Lots of flavors in the vegan lineup are plant-based, which includes Mango, Guava, Black Sesame, 46% Amatika Chocolate, Ondeh Ondeh, Strawberry, and more.
Not really a vegan yourself? That’s okay too because the regular 6-piece macaron set for S$15 is one of the bakery’s bestsellers.
It’s also known for its custom macarons of characters, printed logos, and sets baked for the occasion, making it one of the most versatile macaron places in Singapore.
Chiak Patisserie
Website: https://www.chiakpatisserie.com/
Address: 308 Woodlands Ave 1
Contact Details: +65 9819 6877
Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday: 11 AM – 8 PM
Chiak Patisserie is a great place to buy macarons since it brings the authentic taste of these famous French pastries to Singapore.
Thanks to Chef Chiak’s culinary journey through different renowned French schools and settings, he has built quite an impressive foundation for creating desserts.
The result is freshly made macarons that come in great flavors that are either familiar to the tastebuds or encourage one to explore a combination of flavors never tasted before.
Some noteworthy flavors include Coffee-Orange that’s made out of Arabica Coffee Ganache and Orange Marmalade, and Ispahan, a mix of Rose-Lychee Ganache and Raspberry Jelly.
There are also several other fruity flavors worth trying, such as Lemon Verbena-Strawberry, Vanilla-Raspberry, and Ghana-Passion.
Sinfulcakes
Website: https://sinfulcakes.sg/
Address: 371 Beach Rd, #02-44/45 City Gate
Contact Details: +65 8407 6890
Operating Hours: Tuesday to Sunday: 12 PM – 8 PM
Monday: CLOSED
Sinfulcakes is another bakery that’s praised for its fantastic macarons, and while it may not be halal-certified, it’s still Muslim-owned.
This means that all ingredients the chefs use are still halal, and that includes those used for its best-selling macarons.
A box of 12 macarons at this bake shop will cost you S$23.90 since there is an ongoing sale. In comparison, a gift box of two customizable macarons is S$5.50
From there on, you can choose from a variety of flavors like Yuan Yang, Jaffar Orange, Red Velvet, Birthday Cake, Earl Grey Lemonade, Salted Peanut Butter Cup, and Red Velvet.
What makes this shop stand out the most is that it also offers a macaron workshop, which can give you a newfound appreciation of just how rewarding it is to get one piece right.
What country is famous for macarons?
France is well known for being the country of origin for macarons, sandwich-like confections with shells made out of meringue and ganache center fillings.
The modern macaron is known to have originated in Paris, France, where Parisian baker Pierre Desfontaines is often credited for its creation.
Macarons were popularized by Ladurée in Paris in the 1930s and later on were made with even more flavors in the 1980s thanks to French pastry chef Pierre Hermé.
Why are macarons so expensive?
Macarons are often sold with a high price tag because of the type and quality of ingredients used and the difficulty and technique in making and storing them correctly.
Unlike other pastries that typically only use flour and sugar, macarons involve using almond flour and egg whites.
While the ingredients may not be that expensive on their own, it all adds up when you factor in the number of batches to be made as well as the time and labor needed to make them.
