# Cafes in Bugis

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: 117
- Matched to a government licence/register: 12
- Median years in business: 10

## 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-bugis), Bugis · Bugis Junction, 201 Victoria St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Pine Tree Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/pine-tree-cafe), Bugis · #02-09/13 Fortune Centre · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2006
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-188021), Bugis · 200 Victoria Street, #03-10H, Bugis Junction · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 1996
- [Cafe Mosaic](https://lookup.sg/biz/cafe-mosaic), Bugis · 76 Bras Basah Rd · 2 min walk from Bras Basah MRT · registered 2010
- [Killiney Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-kopitiam-bugis), Bugis · Bugis MRT Downtown line · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 1992
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-188024), Bugis · Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Paris Baguette Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/paris-baguette-cafe), Bugis · Bugis Junction, 200 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed
- [Guerilla Coffee @ Suntec](https://lookup.sg/biz/guerilla-coffee-suntec), Bugis · 3 Temasek Blvd, #01-506 / 507 Suntec City Mall · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT · SFA licensed
- [BYD by 1826](https://lookup.sg/biz/byd-by-1826), Bugis · 3 Temasek Boulevard #01-463 · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT · registered 2020
- [Sun's Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/suns-cafe), Bugis · 101 Victoria St Hotel Grand Pacific · 2 min walk from Bras Basah MRT
- [Calligraph Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/calligraph-coffee), Bugis · 7 Fraser St, #01-57 Duo Galleria · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2024
- [Big Fish Small Fish Cafe (Suntec City)](https://lookup.sg/biz/big-fish-small-fish-cafe-suntec-city), Bugis · 3 Temasek Boulevard #02-606/607 Mall Tower 3 Suntec City 038983 · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Delifrance - Suntec City](https://lookup.sg/biz/delifrance-suntec-city), Bugis · 3 Temasek Blvd #02-600 Suntec City · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT
- [Waterloo Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/waterloo-coffee), Bugis · Centre 42, 42 Waterloo St · 1 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2025
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-bugis), Bugis · 190 Middle Rd, #01-09 · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Killiney](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-bugis), Bugis · 190 Middle Rd, #01-26 Fortune Centre · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [The Marmalade Pantry Petite - Brunch Cafe @ Bugis Junction](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-marmalade-pantry-petite-brunch-cafe-bugis-junction), Bugis · 200 Victoria Street #01-35 · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Tuxedo Cafe and Patisserie](https://lookup.sg/biz/tuxedo-cafe-and-patisserie), Bugis · 76 Bras Basah Rd, Level 1 · 2 min walk from Bras Basah MRT
- [Cookie and Coffee Cafe Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/cookie-and-coffee-cafe-bar), Bugis · 190, Middle Road Fortune Centre, #01-28B · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [The Telegraph by Olivia](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-telegraph-by-olivia), Bugis · 124 Beach Rd, #01-07 Guoco Midtown · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Fun Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/fun-toast-188770), Bugis · 585 N Bridge Rd, #02-02 Raffles Hospital · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Old Town White Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-town-white-coffee-bugis), Bugis · 3 Temasek Boulevard · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT
- [YY Kafei Dian](https://lookup.sg/biz/yy-kafei-dian), Bugis · 37 Beach Rd · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2004
- [Queen's Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/queens-bar), Bugis · Queen Street- Hotel Royal @ Queens · 1 min walk from Bras Basah MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2006
- [Sarika Connoisseur Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/sarika-connoisseur-cafe), Bugis · 15 Beach Rd · 3 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2000
- [Creation Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/creation-cafe), Bugis · 100 Beach Rd · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2000
- [Pine Tree Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/pine-tree-cafe-bugis), Bugis · 200 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2006
- [Four Season Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/four-season-cafe), Bugis · 190 Middle Rd · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2005
- [Nana's Green Tea](https://lookup.sg/biz/nanas-green-tea-bugis), Bugis · 7 Fraser St Duo Galleria · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2010
- [Bloom & Boom](https://lookup.sg/biz/bloom-and-boom), Bugis · Bugis Junction, 201 Victoria St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2026

## 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.