7 trending bakeries in Singapore and how to skip their queues

You’ve seen these trending bakeries on your FYP on TikTok, or you’ve probably queued for them, either online or in person.

What if we told you there is a life hack so that you can skip these queues?

Instead of making the trek to these trending bakeries — and queuing in the sweltering heat only to risk being told your favourite pastries are sold out — why not order them via GrabFood delivery?

We share seven well-loved and well-known bakeries that are Grab Signature merchants — brands found only on the GrabFood delivery platform — that you can order from.

Not only can you maximise your GrabUnlimited subscription (which offers free delivery up to S$3), but you’ll get twice the GrabRewards points when you order with these Grab Signature brands. 

7 trending bakeries in Singapore that you can skip the queue for

1. Elijah Pies

803 King George’s Avenue, 02-216
Open: Monday to Friday (10am to 6pm), Saturday and Sunday (10am to 4pm) 

7 Tanjong Pagar Plaza, 01-102
Open: Monday to Wednesday (10am to 6pm), Thursday to Sunday (10am to 10pm)

Artisanal pie shop Elijah Pies recently opened its first dine-in space at Tanjong Pagar after operating out of its King George’s Avenue central kitchen for the past eight years. 

The brand started purely out of owner Elijah Tan’s desire to satisfy his girlfriend’s sweet tooth. Tan came up with a Nutella pie, which later went on to become the brand’s first and bestselling pie. And as they say, the rest is history. 

Aside from its Nutella pie, the pies have also gained prominence for its ’gram worthy pies and tarts in various flavours, such as wild berry lavender, raspberry ripple and honey chrysanthemum.   

Price range: $

Crowd favourites: Wild berry lavender pie (S$11.50 per slice on the app), Nutella pie (S$10.90 per slice)

Read about what we got at Elijah Pie’s first dine-in space in Tanjong Pagar. 

2. Paparch

City Gate, B1-38, 371 Beach Road
Open: Saturday (1pm to 4pm, self-collection only)

Hands up if you were one of those who faithfully queued online during the Covid-19 pandemic for one of Paparch’s basque burnt cheesecakes each time they released slots. Most can agree Paparch’s cakes were arguably the most-sought-after cheesecakes in Singapore during that time. 

Well good news: If you didn’t manage to get your hands on them, here’s another way to get those elusive creamy cheesecakes.

While Paparch has a physical address now, its City Gate outlet is meant for self-collection of orders and on Saturdays only. Save yourself the trouble and order any day off GrabFood. 

Price range: $$$

Crowd favourites: Original (S$35), matcha (S$38) 

3. Queic by Olivia

41 Kreta Ayer Road
Open: Wednesday to Sunday (11am to 7pm) 

If it isn’t clear by now, Singapore has a cheesecake obsession — and the folks at Olivia Restaurant and Lounge are well aware. They’ve opened cheesecake specialty shop Queic to sell its signature cheesy bake.

Quiec’s cheesecakes are quite different from the usual predominantly-sweet cheesecakes on the market. It uses a combination of cream and blue cheese, which gives it a savoury, mildly pungent kick that isn’t too overpowering. 

Price range: $$

Crowd favourites: Olivia’s signature cheesecake (from S$19 on the app), salted toffee cheesecake (S$54 for a six-inch cake) 

4. Keong Saik Bakery

Luzerne Building, 01-03, 70 Bendemeer Road
Open: Monday to Friday (8am to 7pm), Saturday and Sunday (8am to 6pm)

44 Jalan Merah Saga, 01-42
Open: Monday to Friday (8.30am to 7pm), Saturday and Sunday (8am to 7pm)

Well-loved Keong Saik Bakery, known for its cruffins and viennoiseries, may have recently shifted its flagship outlet to Bendemeer’s Luzerne Building, but it hasn’t stopped its ardent fans from flocking to its new space.

You might remember it best for its OG favourites, such as its Cendol Delight cake and its signature sor hei, but its unique croissant cubes and savoury kouign-amanns too deserve a worthy mention (and a space in your stomach). 

Price range: $

Crowd favourites: Cendol delight cake (S$9.20 on the app), burnt cheese cruffin (S$7), sor hei (Keong Saik Bakery’s signature pastry shaped like a hair bun, S$5.90)

Read about Keong Saik Bakery’s new Bendemeer space and what you should order there!

5. Mooi Patisserie

Alexandra Technopark Block C, 01-06/07, 438C Alexandra Road
Open: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (8.30am to 4pm), Saturday and Sunday (9am to 4pm)

Mooi is Dutch for pretty and beautiful, and it alludes to the beautiful pastries served up by head baker Gail Ho and her team at Mooi Patisserie. Chef Ho was born and raised in the Netherlands and has had previous stints in Michelin-starred restaurants, including modern Korean restaurant Meta in Singapore. 

Located at Alexandra Technopark, getting Mooi’s cakes and bakes can be a bit of a journey if you’re unfamiliar with the area. Opt for GrabFood delivery if you’d like to enjoy these sweet treats with little fuss. 

Price range: $$

Crowd favourites: Kouign-amann (S$5 on the app), carrot cake croissant (S$5.80), egg tarts (S$2.20 each) 

6. The Marmalade Pantry

Multiple stores islandwide
Operating hours vary across stores

If you love your long and leisurely weekend brunches or the occasional afternoon tea, then you should be no stranger to The Marmalade Pantry. This homegrown bistro has been around since 1999 and has six outlets around Singapore, including two petite versions at SMU and Bugis. 

While most of its queues probably started from its to-die-for sticky date pudding (S$16) and delectable desserts, it has since built up a steady following for its hearty, healthy bistro style eats such as its spicy crabmeat pasta (S$29). 

Price range: $$$

Crowd favourites: Sticky date pudding (S$17.28 on the app), duck ragu pappardelle (S$32.40), limonata (lemon cupcake, S$6.48) 

Find out more about The Marmalade Pantry’s newest Anchorpoint outlet.

7. Swissbake

The Central, 01-53, 6 Eu Tong Sen Street
Open: Monday to Sunday (8am to 8pm)

Founded in 2003, Swissbake is an artisanal bakery inspired by bakeries in Switzerland and Germany. It serves up freshly baked European-style gourmet breads, viennoiseries, cakes, and pastries. 

Despite having only a few dine-in locations, you might find the Swissbake brand very familiar — it stocks its naturally fresh bread, with no preservatives or artificial colouring, at more than a hundred supermarkets locally. 

If you’re craving for a healthy, hearty sandwich without the hassle of assembling one on your own — or just some freshly-baked viennoiserie — the easiest way would be to hop onto your Grab app and order some right to your doorstep. 

Price range: $

Crowd favourites: Smoked salmon kraftwich (S$11.90 on the app), cream cheese bagel (S$6.90) 

This article was written in partnership with Grab.

For more reads on the best bakes in town, check out our story on making kouign-amann from scratch, and Keong Saik Bakery’s newest space.

Order from these trending bakeries, which are also Grab Signature brands — Elijah Pies, Paparch, Queic, Keong Saik Bakery, Mooi Patisserie, The Marmalade Pantry and Swissbake — via GrabFood delivery now.