10 bakeries worth the trip across Singapore, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Singapore guides.
Tiong Bahru Bakery ★ 4.6 · Singapore
tiong-bahru · 56 Eng Hoon Street, #01-70, Singapore 160056
Tip: Freshest pastries are out by 8am. Weekend queues form before opening; weekday mornings are calmer. Multiple outlets across the island but this is the original.
Bengawan Solo ★ 4.5 · Singapore
orchard · 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
Tip: Visit during the Lunar New Year and mooncake season for the most festive range. Bakes can be ordered in advance for collection.
Marymount Bakehouse ★ 4.4 · Singapore
little-india · 421 Race Course Road, Singapore 218668
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday 9am to 5pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Loaves pre-sell quickly; check Instagram for availability before visiting.
Lean and Rich Bakery ★ 4.4 · Singapore
chinatown · 81 Clemenceau Avenue, Singapore 239917
Tip: Open Tuesday to Sunday 8.30am to 5pm. Small space; limited seating but the breads travel well.
Plain Vanilla ★ 4.3 · Singapore
tiong-bahru · 1D Yong Siak Street, Singapore 168641
Tip: Seven locations across the island but the Tiong Bahru flagship retains the most character. Bakes sell out on weekend afternoons.
Mother Dough Bakery ★ 4.3 · Singapore
kampong-glam · 3 Jalan Kledek, Singapore 199259
Tip: Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 5pm. The second floor has seating with a pleasant view of the quiet lane below. Halal-certified.
Bastille Bakery ★ 4.3 · Singapore
east-coast · 261 Joo Chiat Road, Singapore 427515
Tip: Open Wednesday to Sunday from 8am; closed Monday and Tuesday. Best to arrive by 10am for full viennoiserie selection. Walk-in only.
Bakery Brera ★ 4.3 · Singapore
orchard · 8 Empress Road, #01-05, Singapore 260008
Tip: Open from 8am most days; bakes sell out by mid-afternoon. A short walk from Farrer Road MRT. Cash and card both accepted.
Baker and Cook ★ 4.2 · Singapore
dempsey-hill · 30C Loewen Road, Singapore 248839
Tip: The bakery is open daily from 7am. Combined with Plank Sourdough Pizza next door, the Loewen Road location handles breakfast through dinner.
Swee Heng 1989 Classic Bakery ★ 4.0 · Singapore
chinatown · 1 Kadayanallur Street, Singapore 069184
Tip: Available at hawker centres and coffee shops across Singapore. The Maxwell Food Centre adjacent to this address is an ideal companion stop.