Be it for breakfast, an afternoon snack or a post-dinner treat, these scrumptious muffins from Singapore’s beloved bakeries are sure to whet your appetite.
Although often outshined by the likes of donuts and cupcakes, the humble muffin is an equally delicious treat that shouldn’t be overlooked. Its history can be traced back to the 10th century, when it purportedly first emerged in Wales. The muffin is said to have made its stateside debut in the 19th century, when an English baker who moved to the United States apparently started churning them out from a shop in New York.
You’ll find many bakeries dishing out muffins in Singapore: from hawker stalls to artisanal operations to home-based businesses. Check out these locations for scrumptious muffins in various textures and flavours, including classic chocolate, fragrant coconut and fruity berry.
Pretty Good Muffins
Pretty Good Muffins is a small bakery situated in Hong Lim Complex. Opened in August 2024, the bakery has gone viral on social media thanks to their affordable prices and experimental flavours, making it especially popular with students. All muffins consist of one of three base batters – vanilla, chocolate and matcha – and are topped with different ingredients such as smashed banana, Mars Bars chunks and Nutella to name a few. Prices start from $1.60 for a Double Chocolate Chip Muffin and up to $2.50 for a Matcha Strawberry Muffin. And if you want a drink to wash it all down? You’ll be able to order an Iced Matcha from $5, with premium drinks such as the Banana Pudding Matcha for $6.90.
531 Upper Cross St, #02-57B, Singapore 05053, +65 8976 3119
AJ Delights
These wallet-friendly bakes draw snaking queues at Alexandra Village Food Centre, filled with hungry diners waiting to get their hands on the popular muffins. AJ Delights is helmed by a couple of former home bakers who make their wares fresh each morning. Top flavours include the moist and decadent Dark Chocolate; Mixed Berries Streusel, which comes with layers of raspberries and blueberries in a vanilla base and is finished with a walnut cookie crumble; and Peanut Butter that sports a luscious filling and crispy cookie bits.
120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-82, Singapore 150120, +65 8821 2157
Burnt Ends Bakery
At this bakery offshoot of the Michelin-starred restaurant of the same name, you’ll find all manner of drool-worthy baked goods. Besides their famous donuts, sourdough loaves and cookies, they also turn out muffins, with flavours that switch up periodically. Former editions include a mixed berry muffin studded with juicy blueberries and raspberries, and a coconut muffin crowned with golden-brown coconut shavings. Currently on deck is a chocolate hazelnut muffin crammed with crunchy nuts and ample chocolate chips.
7 Dempsey Road, #01-01, Singapore 249671, +65 9624 9534
SL II Muffin
With multiple locations in different parts of Singapore, this old-school bakery is a convenient spot to pick up some muffins when those random cravings hit. Those who prefer basic flavours will be delighted at the options here. You can select from the likes of apple cinnamon, chocolate chip, oatmeal, raisin, blueberry and more. They’re not too sweet, and go well with a strong cup of coffee for afternoon tea. The business is also known for its egg tarts, so you may want to consider nabbing a few of those, too.
Multiple outlets in Singapore.
Baker’s Well
Founded in 2004, Baker’s Well has been keeping Easties well-fed with its great range of baked treats since opening its doors. The muffins have a crusty top and soft and spongy interior, and they don’t skimp on the chocolate chips, blueberries and other ingredients. We like the moist chocolate banana muffin; the white chocolate chip muffin for a twist on the classic flavour; and the mixed fruit muffin, which is ideal for those who can’t make up their mind on which fruit-based option to go for.
35 East Coast Road, Singapore 428754, +65 6348 6864
Plain Vanilla
Sure, their brand may be synonymous with cupcakes, but Plain Vanilla is also where you’ll find some stellar muffins that make for a satisfying breakfast (though not like we’ve never had a cupcake first thing in the morning). You can sample the Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Muffin, which is packed with fresh blueberries and a dollop of lemon curd; or select the Raspberry Dark Chocolate Breakfast Muffin that features colourful ripples of raspberry compote and hefty chunks of dark chocolate. Both come with a sugar-crusted top.
Multiple outlets in Singapore.
Bake N Bites
When you think of muffins, what’s the first thought that comes to mind? The wafting smell? Sinking your teeth into a warm, soft and moist pastry? Well, Bake N Bites is a hawker bakery that does things differently, serving their muffins chilled. But don’t assume chilled means stale and dry! Bake N Bites are known for their moist muffins that still retain its softness even when served cold. Started by an old elderly couple, Bake N Bites have stood the test of time, and have been at Old Airport Road Food Centre for 17 years. If that isn’t a testament of how good their bakes are, we don’t know what is! Expect traditional flavours such as the Orange Muffin ($3), Triple Chocolate Muffin ($3.20), Banana or Blueberry Chocochip ($3).
They also do serve some off menu items such as the occasional cheesecake and brownie.
51 Old Airport Rd, #01-164 & 165, Singapore 390051, 8278 2687
Ng Kim Lee Confectionery
If you love a good old school bakery, then look no further than Ng Kim Lee Confectionery at Beauty World. The bakery has been there for more than 70 years, and are still selling bite-sized muffins for less than $1! For those with a sweet tooth, choose from an array of flavours such as Chocolate, Oreo, Pandan, Lemon, Strawberry and Blueberry, while savoury lovers can sample the Cheese muffin. There are other old school delights from our childhood such as Blackforrest Mousse Cake ($3), Yam Mousse Cake ($3) and Chicken Pie ($2).
4 Chun Tin Rd, Singapore 599591
This article was first published on Singapore Women’s Weekly with additional reporting by Her World in Nov 2026.
