# Cafes in Bedok

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: 136
- Matched to a government licence/register: 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
- 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 Royals Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-royals-cafe), Bedok · 19 Upper E Coast Rd · 6 min walk from Siglap MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Killiney Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-kopitiam-bedok), Bedok · 11 Upper E Coast Rd · 6 min walk from Siglap MRT · registered 1992
- [Tiong Bahru Bakery](https://lookup.sg/biz/tiong-bahru-bakery-bedok), Bedok · 77 Upper East Coast Rd · 5 min walk from Siglap MRT · registered 2011
- [Refuel Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/refuel-cafe), Bedok · 744 Bedok Reservoir Rd, #01-3029 Reservoir Village · 5 min walk from Bedok North MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast (Bedok Mall)](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-bedok-mall), Bedok · 311 New Upper Changi Rd, B2-K17 to K19 · 1 min walk from Bedok MRT · SFA licensed
- [Delifrance](https://lookup.sg/biz/delifrance-bedok), Bedok · 321 Joo Chiat Place · 10 min walk from Kembangan MRT · SFA licensed
- [Five Oars Coffee Roasters](https://lookup.sg/biz/five-oars-coffee-roasters-bedok), Bedok · 6 Upper E Coast Rd · 6 min walk from Siglap MRT · registered 2018
- [Nasty Cookie](https://lookup.sg/biz/nasty-cookie-bedok), Bedok · #01-02 TechView · 2 min walk from Kaki Bukit MRT · registered 2019
- [The Brewing Ground](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-brewing-ground), Kembangan · 406 Joo Chiat Pl, #01-24 The Yards · 9 min walk from Kembangan MRT · registered 2024
- [TamJai SamGor Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/tamjai-samgor-singapore), Bedok · 311 New Upper Changi Rd #B1-52 Bedok Mall · 1 min walk from Bedok MRT
- [Buddy Hoagies Steak and Grill](https://lookup.sg/biz/buddy-hoagies-steak-and-grill-bedok), Bedok · 11 Bedok North Street 1, #01-27 Heartbeat @ Bedok · 5 min walk from Bedok MRT
- [Simplicite](https://lookup.sg/biz/simplicite), Kembangan · 351 Changi Rd · 6 min walk from Kembangan MRT
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-469113), Bedok · 12 Bedok Walk · 5 min walk from Tanah Merah MRT
- [RaisuGood by @emmashalalkitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/raisugood-by-emmashalalkitchen), Bedok · 430 Upper Changi Road, #01-15 East Village · 7 min walk from Tanah Merah MRT
- [Seng Coffee Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/seng-coffee-bar), Kembangan · 389 Changi Rd · 4 min walk from Kembangan MRT
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast 亞坤](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-bedok), Bedok · #01-12, Bedok Mall · 1 min walk from Bedok MRT
- [New Century Food House](https://lookup.sg/biz/new-century-food-house-bedok), Bedok · 539 Bedok North Street 3, #01-619 Kaki Bukit Mall · 10 min walk from Bedok North MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Badaling Holdings](https://lookup.sg/biz/badaling-holdings), Bedok · Blk 36 Chai Chee Ave · 5 min walk from Bedok MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Springleaf Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/springleaf-eating-house), Bedok · 69 Bedok South Ave 3, #01-468 · 8 min walk from Bayshore MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [Siglap 936 Food House](https://lookup.sg/biz/siglap-936-food-house), Bedok · 936 E Coast Rd · 6 min walk from Siglap MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2017
- [Raimah Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/raimah-eating-house), Kembangan · 56 Jalan Kembangan · 2 min walk from Kembangan MRT · registered 1998
- [Kwek Seng Huat Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/kwek-seng-huat-eating-house), Bedok · 324 Bedok Rd, Bedok Shopping Complex · 7 min walk from Tanah Merah MRT · registered 1981
- [Soy Eu Tua Coffee Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/soy-eu-tua-coffee-shop), Bedok · 15 Upper E Coast Rd · 6 min walk from Siglap MRT · registered 1998
- [Boon Lee Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/boon-lee-eating-house), Bedok · 86 Bedok North Street 4, #01-165 · 10 min walk from Bedok Reservoir MRT · registered 1974
- [283 Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/283-cafe), Bedok · 318 Changi Rd · 6 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2007
- [Chai Chee Nonya Foodstuff](https://lookup.sg/biz/chai-chee-nonya-foodstuff), Bedok · 25A Chai Chee Rd, #01-473 Chai Chee Village · 7 min walk from Bedok MRT · registered 1991
- [Tong Yuan Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/tong-yuan-eating-house), Bedok · Blk 151 Bedok Reservoir Rd, #01-1735 · 4 min walk from Kaki Bukit MRT · registered 1997
- [Zhong Xin Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/zhong-xin-cafe), Bedok · 538 Bedok North Street 3, #01-97 · 8 min walk from Bedok North MRT · registered 2008
- [Tong Bee Coffee Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/tong-bee-coffee-shop), Bedok · 92 Jalan Senang · 9 min walk from Kembangan MRT · registered 2011
- [Billion Food Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/billion-food-point-bedok), Bedok · Tech View, 1 Kaki Bukit Vw · 1 min walk from Kaki Bukit MRT · registered 2011

## 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.