As June rolls around, it brings plenty of good stuff: the national treasure that is the Great Singapore Sale, turbulent Gemini season and, best of all, LGBTQ Pride Month.
Pride Month celebrations are meant to commemorate the June 28 anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, which is considered a milestone event in the modern fight for LGBTQ rights.
The rainbow flag has long been used to represent the LGBTQ community worldwide, and while there may have been some escalator drama and cake-bashing on our shores in recent weeks, love is still love and these events won’t dull our colours.
We’ve sussed out the best cafes around the island where you can give your sweet tooth the rainbow treatment in honour of Pride Month.
1. Dean & Deluca
It’s not all food dye up in here—each layer of this rainbow cake comes packed with its own flavour.
Made with strawberry, orange, lemon, green apple, blueberry and grape fruit extract, this treat boasts both style and substance. It’ll make for a great ‘Gram post while also promising a myriad of fruity flavours for you to sink your teeth into.
Dean & Deluca
Address: Orchard Central, 181 Orchard Rd #01-09/10/15, Singapore 238896
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 10am – 10pm; Fri – Sat: 10am – 12am
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2. The Coffee Daily
Tucked away at Brighton Crescent is The Coffee Daily, where the vibes are chill, the coffee is good and the rainbow cake is gorgeous.
The presentation here really takes the cake—get it?—with chocolate drizzles and bonus rainbow sprinkles. Their rainbow cake is also one of the most popular items on the menu, known to sell out by mid-afternoon, so be sure to get there early!
The Coffee Daily
Address: 75 Brighton Crescent, Singapore 559216
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 12pm – 10.30pm; Sat – Sun: 9.30am – 10.30pm
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3. Lynn’s Cakes & Coffees
It’s all about layers here.
Lynn’s Cakes & Coffees serves a freshly baked variety of stunning layer cakes each day, including their signature rainbow cake. Cosy up at this homely cafe with a slice of rainbow goodness over a cup of artisan tea, or go big and order a whole rainbow cake to-go—simply get in touch with the cafe online or over the phone at least 3 days in advance to order.
DiscoverSG Pro Tip: The bakery cafe also does other made-to-order whole cakes and cupcakes for all your creative cake needs.
Lynn’s Cakes & Coffees
Address: 11 Eng Kong Terrace, Singapore 598983
Opening Hours: Sun – Thu: 11am – 7pm; Fri & Sat: 11am – 9pm; Closed on Mon
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4. I am…
This halal-certified café serves up some of the most iconic rainbow desserts in town.
Tuck into a classic seven-layer rainbow cake or, if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, try out the rainbow mille crepe cake. Think white and dark chocolate cream between layers of soft multi-coloured crepe, drizzled with rich chocolate syrup. You can also pair these with a warm cup of rainbow latte—latte art’s never been so technicolour.
I am…
Address: 674 North Bridge Road, Singapore 199486
Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 11am – 11pm; Fri – Sat: 11am – 1am; Sun: 11am – 10pm
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Show your colours this month as we celebrate the freedom to love. Eat these cakes or gift them to your LGBTQ friends as a sign of support or solidarity! And to all our friends from the LGBTQ community, we stand with you! #loveislove
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