Where to find the BEST macarons in Singapore
Macarons are dainty, colourful bite-sized cream-filled French cookies that have been lining the counters of chic patisseries here in Singapore. The recent macaron craze has been over the macarons from the French confections Laduree even though they a pretty penny of $3.80 per piece which is more than the average cost of a macaron at other patisseries here. Prices of macarons in Singapore range from $1.80 to $3 per piece while bigger macarons (size of a Digestive biscuit) can cost at least $7.
Macarons are made by folding ground almonds and sugar into meringue. The mixture is then piped onto a baking tray to dry before it is baked. Finally, a cream filling is piped between two dome-shaped shells and tadah, the macaron is formed! The key parts of the process include mixing the meringue, drying the macaron shells and baking at the right temperature. This ensures a smooth texture and macaron “feet” – a layered of ruffled crust at the bottom edge of the shell.
Macaron shells that are chilled with their filling for a day before consumption would taste better compared to eating the macarons straight away after filling them.
Looking for good, delicious macarons in Singapore? Here is a list of recommendations 😉
Antoinette
Where: Four outlets at Penhas Road, Palais Renaissance, Mandarin Gallery and Scarlet Hotel
Opening hours: various times
Price: $2.50 per piece
Info: www.antoinette.com.sg
- Offer unique flavours
- Recommended flavours: Praline, Brittany (Caramel), Antoninette (Earl grey plus milk chocolate)
Au Chocolat
Where: The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Bay Level L1-03/04/05
Opening hours: 10am to 11pm (Sundays to Thursdays), 10am to midnight (Fridays and Saturdays)
Price: $7.00 per piece (Large macarons)
Info: 6688-7557; www.auchocolat.com
Bakerzin (Featured in Sunday Life!)
Where: Nine outlets including Jurong Point, Northpoint and United Square
Opening hours: various times
Price: $12.00 for 7 pieces
Info: www.bakerzin.com
- Known to have the best rose macaron in Singapore 😉
Bonheur Patisserie
Where: 70 Duxton Road
Opening hours: 10am to 8pm (Mondays to Saturdays, closed on Sundays)
Price: $3.00 per piece
Info: 6221-1148
- Recommended flavours: Pistachio, Blond
- Macaron shell is smooth and crispy while the inside is chewy
Canele(Featured in Sunday Life!)
Where: Four outlets at Raffles City, Paragon Shopping Centre, Plaza Singapura and Shaw Theatres Lido
Opening hours: various times
Prices: $2.50 per piece
Info: Go to www.canele.com.sg
- Known to have the best chocolate macaron in Singapore 😉
- Interesting flavours available
Ciel Patisserie
Where: Block 124 Hougang Avenue 1, 01-1444,
Opening hours: 11am to 8pm (Tuesdays to Thursdays), 11am to 9pm (Fridays and Saturdays), 3 to 9pm (Sundays), closed on Mondays
Price: $5.00 for 3 pieces
Info: Call 6383-0803
- Dessert café in the heartlands
- Offer other desserts other than macarons
- Only 3 flavors for macarons: Rose, Chocolate salted caramel and Pineapple passionfruit
De La Creme
Where: 42 Siglap Drive
Opening hours: 3 to 10pm (Tuesdays to Thursdays), noon to 11pm (Fridays and Saturdays), 10am to 10pm (Sundays), closed on Mondays
Price: $2.40 per piece
Info: www.delacreme.com.sg
- Recommended flavours: Earl grey chocolate macaron, Gula Melaka macaron
Et Artisan SweetsÂ
Where: The Grandstand, 01-35A, 200 Turf Club Road
Opening hours: 9.30am to 7pm (weekdays), 9am to 8pm (Saturdays), closed on Sundays
Price: $2.50 per piece (normal size); $1.50 per piece (mini macarons)
Info: Call 6468-6700
- Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside
- Offer seasonal flavours like: Yuzu, Black sesame, Rum and raisin
Hediard
Where: Tudor Court, 125 Tanglin Road
Opening hours: 9am to 8pm daily
Price: $39.90 for 15 pieces
Info: Call 6333-6683
- Interesting flavours available
Laduree
Where: Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, 02-09 (boutique) and 01-24A (counter)
Opening hours: 10am to 9.30pm daily
Price: $3.80 per piece
Info: 6884-7361
- Recommended flavours: Salted caramel, Pistachio, Vanilla, rose petal
- Macarons have a fuller taste compared to other branches
Obolo
Where: 112 Katong; Rochester Mall
Opening hours: 112 Katong: 10am to 10pm daily;
Rochester Mall: 10.30am to 10.30pm (weekdays), 10am to 10.30pm (weekends)
Price: $1.80 per piece
Info: www.obolo.com.sg
- Interesting flavours available
- Recommended flavours: Hazelnut, Bittersweet
Patisserie G
Where: Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard, 01-40
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm (Mondays to Thursdays), 8am to 10pm (Fridays), 11am to 10pm (Saturdays), 11am to 9pm (Sundays)
Price: $3.00 per piece
Info: Call 6338-7578
- Recommended flavours: Green tea and cherry
Paul
Where: Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, 03-16A/17
Opening hours: The bakery opens from 9am to 9.30pm (Sundays to Thursdays), 9am to 10.30pm (Fridays and Saturdays). The restaurant opens from 10am to 9.30pm (Mondays to Thursdays), 9am to 10.30pm (Saturdays), 9am to 9.30pm (Sundays)
Price: $18.00 for 12 mini macarons; $8.00 for a large macaron
Info: Call 6836-1914
- Recommended flavours: chocolate
Sophie Bakery
Where: 167 Telok Ayer Street
Opening hours: 8am to 7.30 pm (weekdays), 10am to 4pm (Saturdays)
Price: $2.00 per piece
Info: Call 6221-6269
- Macaron is alright but other desserts like the meringue tarts are worth trying
Sweet Spot
Where: Marina Bay Sands, Hotel Lobby Tower 3, 10 Bayfront Avenue
Opening hours: 7am to 10pm daily
Price: $2.50+ per piece
Info: Call 6688-8588
- Recommended flavours: Passionfruit chocolate, Double chocolate, Vanilla macaron
- Flavours available tend to be more fruity flavours
- Macarons shells are sweet and crumbly
TWG Tea
Where: Eight outlets (tea salons and boutiques) including Ion Orchard, Marina Bay Sands and Ngee Ann City
Opening hours: various times
Price: $2 per piece
Info: www.twgtea.com
- Interesting flavours available
- Tea- infused macaron flavours
- Recommended flavours: earl grey fortune & chocolate, Vanilla bourbon & kaya
These pretty, delicious sweet treats are not only nice to sink your teeth into but also pleasant to look at. Place your order for macarons today with Cup.Cakes Singapore! Check out our other blog post for other recommended places for best cupcakes part 1, best cupcakes part 2, best cupcakes online, best mini cupcakes)