Awfully Chocolate Singapore
Katong
27+ years in business
4 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- SFA licensed
Bakeries in Singapore: 1,125 bakeries, typically 15 years in business
Updated October 2026How we rank
Bakeries with a shopfront are licensed by SFA and graded under the SAFE framework since January 2026 (bakeries fall under SFA's Category 2). Home bakers selling online need no SFA licence but cannot sell to other food retailers. For halal bread and pastries, only a MUIS certificate counts – check the MUIS directory.
12 of the best-documented bakeries in Singapore
Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.
Classic Cakes
Clementi
21+ years in business
12 min walk from Clementi MRT
- SFA licensed
Four Leaves
Bugis
46+ years in business
1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- SFA licensed
Polar Puffs and Cakes
Novena
31+ years in business
2 min walk from Novena MRT
- SFA licensed
- Healthier Dining
- Halal
Dough Culture
Woodlands
17+ years in business
1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- SFA licensed
Pine Garden's Cake
Ang Mo Kio
32+ years in business
9 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- SFA licensed
Barcook Bakery
Clarke Quay
17+ years in business
1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- SFA licensed
- Healthier Dining
Joe and Dough
Bugis
17+ years in business
3 min walk from Promenade MRT
- SFA licensed
Chalk Farm
Somerset
16+ years in business
4 min walk from Orchard MRT
- SFA licensed
Nick Vina Artisan Bakery
Tanjong Pagar
15+ years in business
2 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- SFA licensed
- Healthier Dining
Tiong Bahru Bakery
Orchard
14+ years in business
1 min walk from Orchard MRT
- SFA licensed
Bread & Hearth
Katong
12+ years in business
3 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- SFA licensed
Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.
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Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.
- Awfully Chocolate Singapore
- Area
- Katong
- MRT
- 4 min · Marine Parade
- In business
- 27 yrs
- Licence
- SFA licensed
- Classic Cakes
- Area
- Clementi
- MRT
- 12 min · Clementi
- In business
- 21 yrs
- Licence
- SFA licensed
- Four Leaves
- Area
- Bugis
- MRT
- 1 min · Bugis
- In business
- 46 yrs
- Licence
- SFA licensed
- Polar Puffs and Cakes
- Area
- Novena
- MRT
- 2 min · Novena
- In business
- 31 yrs
- Licence
- SFA licensed
- Dough Culture
- Area
- Woodlands
- MRT
- 1 min · Woodlands
- In business
- 17 yrs
- Licence
- SFA licensed
- Pine Garden's Cake
- Area
- Ang Mo Kio
- MRT
- 9 min · Ang Mo Kio
- In business
- 32 yrs
- Licence
- SFA licensed
- Barcook Bakery
- Area
- Clarke Quay
- MRT
- 1 min · Clarke Quay
- In business
- 17 yrs
- Licence
- SFA licensed
- Joe and Dough
- Area
- Bugis
- MRT
- 3 min · Promenade
- In business
- 17 yrs
- Licence
- SFA licensed
| Business | Area | MRT | In business | Licence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awfully Chocolate Singapore | Katong | 4 min · Marine Parade | 27 yrs | SFA licensed |
| Classic Cakes | Clementi | 12 min · Clementi | 21 yrs | SFA licensed |
| Four Leaves | Bugis | 1 min · Bugis | 46 yrs | SFA licensed |
| Polar Puffs and Cakes | Novena | 2 min · Novena | 31 yrs | SFA licensed |
| Dough Culture | Woodlands | 1 min · Woodlands | 17 yrs | SFA licensed |
| Pine Garden's Cake | Ang Mo Kio | 9 min · Ang Mo Kio | 32 yrs | SFA licensed |
| Barcook Bakery | Clarke Quay | 1 min · Clarke Quay | 17 yrs | SFA licensed |
| Joe and Dough | Bugis | 3 min · Promenade | 17 yrs | SFA licensed |
What licence should a bakery have?
Food Shop Licence (SFA)
Singapore Food Agency (SFA) · Required by law
Every restaurant, cafe, bakery, stall and food court outlet selling food to the public must be licensed by SFA. Since 19 Jan 2026 the licence carries a SAFE grade (A, B, C or NEW) based on the outlet's food-safety track record; scan the QR code on the displayed licence to see it.
Check the official registerMUIS Halal Certificate
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) · Optional accreditation
Voluntary, but MUIS is the only body that can issue halal certificates in Singapore (Administration of Muslim Law Act). Certified outlets must display the original, valid certificate; photocopies are not allowed.
Check the official register
How to choose a bakery
- Visit early: artisanal sourdough and croissants often sell out by late morning, and many bakeries close one day a week.
- Scan the SFA licence QR code for the SAFE grade if you buy regularly or for events.
- For halal, check MUIS certification per outlet; butter, rum and gelatine show up in pastries.
- Ask about pre-orders for bulk or event orders – most bakeries need at least a few days' notice.
Questions about bakeries in Singapore
What happened to the A, B, C, D hygiene grades in Singapore?
From 19 January 2026 SFA replaced the annual A–D hygiene grade with the SAFE framework. Outlets now get A (more than three years with no major lapse), B (one to three years), NEW (operating under a year) or C (a court conviction for a food-safety offence or a licence suspension under the demerit-points system). Scan the QR code on the SFA licence at the counter to see the current grade.
Are bakeries in Singapore halal?
Only those certified by MUIS. Certification applies outlet by outlet, so one certified branch does not cover a whole chain. Check the MUIS Certified Eating Establishments list or MuslimSG app and look for the original certificate displayed in the shop.
Do home bakers need an SFA licence?
No. Home-based food businesses are exempt from SFA licensing but must still follow food-safety laws. They are not allowed to sell to licensed food retailers, sell at temporary fairs, or offer catering.
How many bakeries are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 1,125 bakeries in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Downtown Core (88). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.