# Bakeries in Kovan 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. ## Key facts - Listings: 15 - Median years in business: 12 ## Licences - **Food Shop Licence (SFA)** (Singapore Food Agency (SFA), required): 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: https://go.gov.sg/sfa-track-records - **MUIS Halal Certificate** (Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), optional): 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: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments ## How to choose - 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. ## Listings (top 15) - [Thiam Yian Confectionery](https://lookup.sg/biz/thiam-yian-confectionery), Kovan · 1004 Upper Serangoon Rd · 5 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 1988 - [White Spatula Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/white-spatula-pte-ltd), Kovan · 183 Jln Pelikat, #B1-106 · 8 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2018 - [The Good Cupcakes Company](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-good-cupcakes-company), Kovan · 183 Jalan Pelikat Promenade@Pelikat B1-43 Lobby 2 · 8 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2020 - [microgram.sg](https://lookup.sg/biz/microgram-sg), Kovan · 183 Jalan Pelikat B1-48 · 7 min walk from Kovan MRT - [River Ash Bakery](https://lookup.sg/biz/river-ash-bakery), Kovan · 183 Jalan Pelikat #B1-40 The Promenade (Outdoor, 183 Jln Pelikat, #B1-40 beside Escalator · 8 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2013 - [Baker's Luv](https://lookup.sg/biz/bakers-luv), Kovan · 183 Jln Pelikat, #01-75 The Promenade@ Pelikat · 8 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2013 - [Cake This N That](https://lookup.sg/biz/cake-this-n-that), Kovan · 183 Jln Pelikat, #B1-44 · 8 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2014 - [Proofer Boulangerie](https://lookup.sg/biz/proofer-boulangerie-kovan), Kovan · 1 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2014 - [Winter Sage](https://lookup.sg/biz/winter-sage), Kovan · 183 Jln Pelikat, #01-111 The Promenade @ Pelikat · 7 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2019 - [CherylScones Pte Ltd | Online Delivery](https://lookup.sg/biz/cherylscones-pte-ltd-online-delivery), Kovan · 183 Jln Pelikat, #01 52 · 7 min walk from Kovan MRT - [DJ Bakery](https://lookup.sg/biz/dj-bakery-kovan), Kovan · 204 Hougang St 21, #01-125 Kovan City · 2 min walk from Kovan MRT - [Fragrance Bak Kwa](https://lookup.sg/biz/fragrance-bak-kwa-kovan), Kovan · Heartland Mall, 205 Hougang St 21 · 1 min walk from Kovan MRT - [甜園西餅屋](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-534742), Kovan · 1004 Upp Serangoon Rd · 5 min walk from Kovan MRT - [The Whisking Well](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-whisking-well), Kovan · 183 Jln Pelikat, #01-73 The Promenade @ Pelikat · 8 min walk from Kovan MRT - [The Bread Table](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-bread-table), Kovan · 1010 Upper Serangoon Rd · 5 min walk from Kovan MRT ## FAQs ### 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. ## Sources - SFA – New Safety Assurance for Food Establishment (SAFE) framework: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/new-safety-assurance-for-food-establishment--safe--framework--to-strengthen-food-safety - SFA – Requirements for home-based food businesses: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/food-retail/home-based-food-businesses/requirements-for-home-based-food-businesses - MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments --- Source: Lookup (https://lookup.sg) · Data as of October 2026 · Listings compiled from Singapore government open data (data.gov.sg), OneMap and Overture Maps places. Free listings never show contact details; featured listings are labelled.