The best places in Singapore to get macarons

Homegrown, international tea brand TWG Tea has been handcrafting tea-infused macarons for over a decade and they continue to do so consistently well. Each macaron comprises a luxuriously smooth tea-infused ganache sandwiched between two sweet pieces of delicate meringue expertly made with almond powder and egg whites. Try their signature flavours including Napoleon Tea & Caramel, 1837 Black Tea & Blackcurrant and Earl Grey & Chocolate.

Available in boxes of 6, 12 and 24, at $15, $30, $60 respectively, at all TWG Tea Salons & Boutiques in Singapore and on TWGTea.com for self-collection within Singapore only.  

Expect to find some of the most creative and original macaron flavours at Supa Dupa Macarons, a local home-based business that was incepted due to huge demand for their dainty sweet treats. Notable highlights to try include tutu kueh, inspired by a popular local snack; Pecan Chocolate Porcini; Chinese almonds strawberry; and popcorn. Made using 100 percent natural ingredients, the macarons are some of the best we’ve tried by a local baker, featuring a crisp outer shell that cracks lightly when bitten into, revealing an interior that is delightfully moist and slightly chewy. 

A chocolate specialist café offering a wide range of decadent dark chocolate desserts, The Dark Gallery offers an exquisite selection of macaron flavours, all handcrafted with the finest ingredients. Available only in a box of 10, notable flavours include speculoos chocolate and hazelnut praline. The former features a scrumptious cookie butter and creamy milk chocolate ganache, while the latter comprises a hazelnut dark chocolate ganache with a crisp centre of hazelnut feuilletine crunch, encased within two smooth and airy shells. For those who enjoy refreshing flavours, they will enjoy the strawberry lime and ruby raspberry creations. 

Run by co-founders Alvin and Denise, Jaded Macarons is all about creativity and innovation, offering a selection of handcrafted macarons inspired by popular local flavours. Expect to be spoilt for choice with exceptional creations like Ang Ku Kueh, featuring a delicious roasted peanut buttercream with roasted peanut bits encased with two crisp peanut meringue shells; Kaya Butter Toast, boasting a luscious handmade kaya and salted buttercream sandwiched between toast shells; and Kopi Gao, comprising kopi Russian buttercream and kopi shells. Other notable highlights include Liu Sha Bao and White Rabbit Candy. 

Helmed by founder and pastry chef Lin Weixian who is a two-time Pastry Chef of the Year finalist at the World Gourmet Summit Awards of Excellence, Bonheur Patisserie is known for its artisanal handmade macarons made with 100% natural ingredients. For those who like variety, they will be pleased to know that Bonheur offers more than 20 flavours featuring classics like dark chocolate, pistachio and vanilla as well as novel creations such as muscat, baileys, Thai iced tea, rum and raisins and more.   

We can see why this Japanese-French inspired bakery is reputed for its macarons – the shells are baked to crisp perfection while the cream filling is delightfully light and fluffy. Incepted by founder and chef Annabella Sonwelly, who spent over a decade travelling the world to perfect her macarons AnnaBella Pâtisserie offers a wide selection of classic and innovative flavours including Gianduja, Tiramisu, Fleur De Sel, Ribena, Butterbeer and more. Apart from macarons, they also offer an exceptional range of bakes and pastries. For special occasions, the team is also able to customise cakes to your requirements.

This patisserie helmed by founder Gwen Lim who trained at Le Cordon Bleu is well known for its exquisite cakes and pastries made with the best quality ingredients. Their macarons, too, are equally impressive, boasting a thin, smooth shell that offers a delightful crunch when you bite into it, revealing a silky, creamy centre.