# Cafes in Singapore

Cafes in Singapore are licensed by SFA and, since January 2026, show a SAFE food-safety grade on their licence. Most specialty cafes charge nett at the counter, but sit-down cafes with table service often add 10% service charge plus 9% GST. Dogs are allowed only in outdoor seating unless the cafe holds a pet café licence.

## Key facts
- Listings: 3,371
- Matched to a government licence/register: 422
- Median years in business: 14

## 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
- Check whether ordering is at the counter (usually nett) or at the table (often "++", adding about 19.9%).
- If you plan to work from the cafe, ask about time limits or minimum spend on weekends – some popular cafes set seating time limits at peak times.
- For halal needs, verify the outlet on the MUIS directory; certification is per outlet, so one branch being certified does not mean all are.
- Bringing a dog? From 1 Jan 2025 pets are allowed in outdoor refreshment areas without special approval, but indoor seating needs an SFA pet café licence.
- Scan the QR code on the SFA licence to see the SAFE grade if food safety matters to you (e.g. eating with young children or elderly diners).

## Red flags
- Halal claims without a displayed MUIS certificate.
- Indoor pet seating at a cafe that does not hold a pet café licence.
- Undisclosed service charge added to counter-service orders.

## Listings (top 30)
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-308433), Novena · 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng #01-16/17 Tan Tock Seng Hospital · 2 min walk from Novena MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Caffe Beviamo](https://lookup.sg/biz/caffe-beviamo), Orchard · 163 Tanglin Rd, #02-127/128 · 2 min walk from Orchard Boulevard MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1998
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-bishan), Bishan · 9 Bishan Place, #01-34 Junction 8 · 1 min walk from Bishan MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-jurong-east), Jurong East · 50 Jurong Gateway Road #01-06 Jem · 1 min walk from Jurong East MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-orchard), Orchard · 583 Orchard Rd, #01-45/46 · 4 min walk from Orchard MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-jurong-west), Jurong West · 1 Jurong West Central 1, #01-16E Jurong Point · 2 min walk from Boon Lay MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-woodlands), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square, #02-33 & #02-K02 Causeway Point Shopping Centre · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · 302 Tiong Bahru Road, #01-112 Tiong Bahru Plaza · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-807011), Serangoon · 1 Seletar Road #02-01 Greenwich V · 12 min walk from Fernvale LRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-tampines), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #01-41 Changi City Point · 1 min walk from Expo MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-079903), Tanjong Pagar · 10 Anson Road International Plaza #01-32 · 1 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-bukit-panjang), Bukit Panjang · 422 Upper Bukit Timah Road, The Rail Mall · 4 min walk from Hillview MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-bugis), Bugis · Bugis Junction, 201 Victoria St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-southern-islands), Southern Islands · 50 Beach View #01-02 · 20 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-039802), Downtown Core · 8 Raffles Ave., #01-02/04 · 4 min walk from Esplanade MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-bukit-batok), Bukit Batok · 1 Bukit Batok Central Link, #01-09 West Mall · 1 min walk from Bukit Batok MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-changi), Changi · 80 Airport Boulevard, Departure/Transit East, #02-66 Terminal 1 · 7 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-chinatown), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Rd, #02-55 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 #B1-14, AMK Hub, Singapore 569933 · 1 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-529536), Tampines · Tampines 1 10 Tampines Central 1 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-geylang), Geylang · 10 Eunos Rd 8, #01-144/ 145 Singapore Post Centre · 1 min walk from Cc9 MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-queenstown), Queenstown · 5 Lower Kent Ridge Road, #01-10 Main Building · 1 min walk from Kent Ridge MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-bukit-timah), Bukit Timah · 1 Fifth Avenue #01-04 Guthrie House · 1 min walk from Sixth Avenue MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-novena), Novena · 238 Thomson Road #02-04 & #02-K1 Velocity @ Novena Square · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf), Queenstown · 460 Alexandra Road #02-41 Alexandra Retail Centre · 2 min walk from Labrador Park MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-katong), Katong · HSBC, Parkway Parade, 80 Marine Parade Rd · 2 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-harbourfront), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk #02-04 Vivo City · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Road #05-20, Plaza Singapura · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-kallang), Kallang · 5 Stadium Walk #01-09 Leisure Park Kallang · 1 min walk from Stadium MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 480 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 #01-09 HDB Hub · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996

## By area
- Downtown Core: 424
- Bukit Merah: 184
- Orchard: 173
- Queenstown: 171
- Outram: 167
- Kallang: 163
- Geylang: 153
- Rochor: 151
- Bedok: 136
- Tanjong Pagar: 136
- Tampines: 125
- Bugis: 117
- Raffles Place: 109
- Chinatown: 105
- Somerset: 104

## 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 cafes in Singapore halal?
Only outlets certified by MUIS are halal-certified. Many chains certify some outlets but not others, and certification is voluntary. Check the MUIS Certified Eating Establishments list or the MuslimSG app before visiting, and look for the original certificate displayed at the outlet – MUIS does not allow photocopies.

### Can I bring my dog into a cafe in Singapore?
Yes, to the outdoor area. Since 1 January 2025, SFA no longer requires extra approval for diners to bring pets to a food outlet's outdoor refreshment area. Indoors is only allowed at cafes that hold an SFA pet café licence, which is required if the cafe serves pet food. Halal-certified cafes cannot admit dogs at all.

### What does "++" mean on a Singapore menu?
"++" means a 10% service charge and 9% GST will be added. GST is charged on the service charge too, so the multiplier is 1.1 × 1.09 = 1.199 – a $50++ meal costs about $59.95. IRAS lets restaurants that levy a service charge show pre-GST prices, but they must state prominently that prices are subject to GST and service charge.

## 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 – No additional approvals needed for pets at outdoor refreshment areas from 1 Jan 2025: https://www.sfa.gov.sg/news-publications/newsroom/no-additional-sfa-approvals-needed-for-patrons-to-dine-in-with-pets-at-outdoor-refreshment-areas-from-1-jan-2025
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- IRAS – Displaying and quoting prices (GST): https://www.iras.gov.sg/taxes/goods-services-tax-(gst)/basics-of-gst/invoicing-price-display-and-record-keeping/displaying-and-quoting-prices

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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.