# Cafes in Changi

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: 84
- Matched to a government licence/register: 13
- 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-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-819643), Changi · 60 Airport Boulevard, Changi Airport Terminal 2 #02-800, Level 2 · 4 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Killiney Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-kopitiam-819643), Changi · Changi Airport Terminal 2 60 Airport Boulevard · 8 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · registered 1992
- [Killiney Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-cafe-changi), Changi · Gate 2 · registered 2004
- [Jewel Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/jewel-coffee-changi), Changi · Changi Airport Terminal 1, 80 Airport Blvd · 13 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · registered 2010
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-819663), Changi · 65 Airport Blvd., B2-LF3 Terminal T3 · 1 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed
- [Dal.Komm Coffee Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/dal-komm-coffee-singapore), Changi · The Sail at Marina Bay, 2 Marina Blvd · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · registered 2016
- [Ya Kun Family Cafe 亞坤](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-family-cafe-changi), Changi · #B2-07, Terminal 3 · 2 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast 亞坤](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-changi), Changi · #02-K19 Changi Airport Terminal 1 · 9 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ciclo e Caffe](https://lookup.sg/biz/ciclo-e-caffe), Changi · 1 Changi Village Rd, #01-2052 · registered 2020
- [Jacob's Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/jacobs-cafe), Changi · 5 Changi Village Rd, #01-2049 · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Breakthrough Café](https://lookup.sg/biz/breakthrough-cafe), Changi · 1 Changi Village Rd, #2000 2002
- [Paradise Classic (Jewel Changi Airport)](https://lookup.sg/biz/paradise-classic-jewel-changi-airport), Changi · 78 Airport Boulevard, #02-253 · 6 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Arabica Singapore Jewel Changi Airport](https://lookup.sg/biz/arabica-singapore-jewel-changi-airport), Changi · 78 Airport Boulevard #01-231, Lobby H Jewel, Singapore Changi Airport · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Fun Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/fun-toast-changi), Changi · 78 Airport Boulevard, #04-246, Jewel, 78 Airport Blvd., #04 - 246 Singapore Changi Airport · 6 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Paris Baguette Changi Airport Terminal 3 Arrival](https://lookup.sg/biz/paris-baguette-changi-airport-terminal-3-arrival), Changi · 65 Airport Blvd., #01-22 Arrival Hall, Terminal 3 · 3 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Delifrance](https://lookup.sg/biz/delifrance-changi), Changi · Terminal 1 · 8 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [Killiney Kopitiam @ T2 Changi Airport](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-kopitiam-t2-changi-airport), Changi · CIAS, 50 Airport Blvd · 2 min walk from Changi Airport MRT
- [The Bark Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-bark-cafe), Changi · 1000 Upper Changi Rd N · 20 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2004
- [Tang Tea House](https://lookup.sg/biz/tang-tea-house-changi), Changi · 5 Changi Village Rd, #01-2001 · registered 2005
- [Killiney Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-kopitiam-changi), Changi · 50 Tanah Merah Ferry Rd, #01-02 · registered 1992
- [Bacha Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/bacha-coffee-819663), Changi · 65 Airport Blvd., #02-52 · 4 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · registered 2012
- [Hoshino Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/hoshino-coffee-changi), Changi · 78 Airport Blvd., B1-260 · 5 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · registered 2012
- [Bacha Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/bacha-coffee-changi), Changi · 80 Airport Blvd., Terminal 1 Transit Area · 8 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · registered 2012
- [Bacha Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/bacha-coffee-819665), Changi · 70 Airport Blvd. · registered 2012
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-5), Changi · 60 Airport Boulevard #02-33, Departure Hall Terminal 2 Singapore Changi Airport · 3 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-819643), Changi · 65 Airport Boulevard #02-90, Departure Hall Level 2 Singapore Changi Airport · 1 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed
- [Happy Alps Pte. Ltd.](https://lookup.sg/biz/happy-alps-pte-ltd), Changi · 91 Alps Ave · SFA licensed
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-3), Changi · Departure / Transit Lounge North Level 2, Unit No. 02-158, Terminal 2 Singapore Changi Airport · 10 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-819642), Changi · Unit #02-K4, Terminal 3 Departure/Transit Lounge South · 3 min walk from Changi Airport MRT · SFA licensed

## 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.