Eunos has recently been seeing some new F&B establishments opening up in the HDB estates of Sims Avenue of the late — recent additions to the neighbourhood includes Loving Nature Fortunate Coffee Cafe, as well as Yours Sincerely Bakery. Located at Blk 844 Sims Avenue just a few steps away from Loving Nature Fortunate Coffee Cafe is a new ice-cream parlour named The Last Scoop. The Last Scoop occupies quite a decently-sized shop unit with a good number of dine-in tables; twice the size of a standard shop unit at a void deck of a HDB block, and faces the open-air carpark of the HDB estate. Looking relatively different from the other establishments surrounding it, The Last Scoop’s features a relatively dim interior, though there are also corners of the shop that are brightly lit in comparison to some others. Decked with a movie-themed interior, the interior design of the space can be said to be rather similar, though comes with a fair share of neon lighting and colourful lights with movie posters adorning its walls. Being an ice-cream parlour, The Last Scoop offers some pretty interesting ice-cream flavours such as that of the Movie Night (i.e. sweet buttered popcorn ice-cream) and Wizard’s Brew (i.e. Earl Grey Ice-Cream infused with Thyme & Cinnamon); they do also have more conventional flavours like the Nutella Speculoos, and Yuan Yang Ice-Cream for those who are less adventurous. Patrons can opt for their ice-cream to come in cups or in cones, or pair their ice-cream up with a waffle. Beverages available at The Last Scoop includes drip coffee, flavoured lattes, and a range of soda, ciders and juices.
Having skimmed through the various ice-cream flavours which they have to offer, we found ourselves going for the Wang Zai Niu Nai Ice-Cream, as well as the Pei Pa Gao Ice-Cream; we also decided to have our ice-cream with a Waffle as well. On first look, the Waffle does look like any other classic waffle that ice-cream parlours typically serve up — the exterior of the waffle is brilliantly browned and we especially liked how the waffle here came with crisp edges that gave a good contrast to the plush interior that is sufficiently dense without being too heavy. Interestingly, the waffle carries a bit of a spiced note to it that gives it a somewhat of a slight flavour contrast to the typical waffle; something that made a difference to us at least. Both ice-cream flavours were both on point in terms of texture; smooth and creamy, whilst being sufficiently milky and at a comfortable level of sweetness — the Pei Pa Gao Ice-Cream being that familiar honey loquat syrup that is made into an ice-cream flavour here; evidently herbal notes with a sweetness from honey that is especially soothing. The Wang Zai Niu Nai Ice-Cream on the other hand was an interesting take of the Want Want-branded canned milk carrying that light whiff of sweetness from condensed milk that provides a dimension of flavours to the already milky notes of the ice-cream; pretty nostalgic especially for those whom had grown up with the drink.
Ice-cream parlours are aplenty around the island these days, and The Last Scoop just adds on to the never-ending wave of ice-cream parlours that had opened up in the heartlands. That being said, many of such ice-cream parlours do serve up a range of flavours that some may even find to be rather run-off-the-mill; The Last Scoop isn’t quite that however — they do have some pretty interesting flavours and inventive ideas on how to further give some basic ice-cream flavours a take of their own. We also liked how the concept just felt a little underground and rebellious in the way of how it is themed; the service is however sincere and heartfelt as they were able to give patrons introduction and recommendations of the various flavours available — a pretty fun-loving establishment given how they are like with little touches that they placed all around the ice-cream parlour. Despite its relatively hidden location, The Last Scoop is conveniently located a short walk away from Eunos Bus Interchange and Eunos MRT Station; a spot that is also pretty void of standalone dessert options like themselves. A spot that has quite a fair bit of potential, we would be looking forward to the folks behind The Last Scoop coming up with more creative ice-cream flavours in the long run — a dessert spot worth hitting if one is looking for that sweet, cold treat to end off a meal after having dinner in the area; also a spot that residents would be proud to have in their neighbourhood!
