# Cafes in Choa Chu Kang

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: 22
- Matched to a government licence/register: 2
- Median years in business: 30

## 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 22)
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-689812), Choa Chu Kang · 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 #01-01 Lot One · 1 min walk from Choa Chu Kang LRT · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 21 Choa Chu Kang North 6 #01-28 YewTee Point · 1 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · registered 1996
- [Saizeriya - Yew Tee Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/saizeriya-yew-tee-point), Choa Chu Kang · 21 Choa Chu Kang North 6, #01-46/47/48 · 1 min walk from Yew Tee MRT · SFA licensed
- [Delifrance Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/delifrance-singapore-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · #03-14 Lot 1 Shoppers' Mall · 1 min walk from Choa Chu Kang LRT · SFA licensed
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, B1 - K4/K5 · 1 min walk from Choa Chu Kang LRT
- [Chou Chu Kang Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/chou-chu-kang-singapore), Choa Chu Kang · 3 min walk from Keat Hong LRT
- [Berjaya Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/berjaya-eating-house), Choa Chu Kang · 253 Choa Chu Kang Ave 1 · 4 min walk from South View LRT · registered 2006
- [L W Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/l-w-eating-house), Choa Chu Kang · 26 Teck Whye Ln, #01-180 · 3 min walk from Teck Whye LRT · registered 1979
- [Chin Bee F&B](https://lookup.sg/biz/chin-bee-f-and-b), Choa Chu Kang · Teck Whye Heights I, 1 Teck Whye Ave · 5 min walk from Teck Whye LRT · registered 2014
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-689687), Choa Chu Kang · 2 Choa Chu Kang Loop Keat Hong Cc · 1 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT
- [Kopitiam Corner](https://lookup.sg/biz/kopitiam-corner-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 475 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, #01-31 Sunshine Place · 9 min walk from South View LRT
- [T@36 Boutique Tea Cafe (reservations only)](https://lookup.sg/biz/t-36-boutique-tea-cafe-reservations-only), Choa Chu Kang · 36 Verde View · 10 min walk from Yew Tee MRT
- [Fatty Bom Bom Sizzle At 145 Teck Whye Avenue](https://lookup.sg/biz/fatty-bom-bom-sizzle-at-145-teck-whye-avenue), Choa Chu Kang · 145 Teck Whye Ave · 6 min walk from Keat Hong LRT
- [Sushiro Lot One](https://lookup.sg/biz/sushiro-lot-one), Choa Chu Kang · 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4, #03-10/11/12 Lot, one · 1 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 21 Choa Chu Kang North 6 #01-16, YewTee Point · 1 min walk from Yew Tee MRT
- [Blk 26 Teck Whye Lane Lw Coffee Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/blk-26-teck-whye-lane-lw-coffee-shop), Choa Chu Kang · Teck Whye Heights II, 26 Teck Whye Ln · 2 min walk from Teck Whye LRT
- [Hanis Montessori Kindergarten](https://lookup.sg/biz/hanis-montessori-kindergarten), Choa Chu Kang · 707 Choa Chu Kang Street 53 · 8 min walk from Choa Chu Kang MRT
- [Robertson Shizuoka](https://lookup.sg/biz/robertson-shizuoka), Choa Chu Kang · 471 Choa Chu Kang Ave 3, Block 471 Block 471 · 11 min walk from South View LRT
- [Blk 144 Coffeeshop](https://lookup.sg/biz/blk-144-coffeeshop), Choa Chu Kang · 01, 223 Teck Whye Ln · 6 min walk from Keat Hong LRT
- [新加波](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-choa-chu-kang), Choa Chu Kang · 6 min walk from Yew Tee MRT
- [Cck 216Coffee Shop~](https://lookup.sg/biz/cck-216coffee-shop), Choa Chu Kang · Cck · 6 min walk from South View LRT
- [爱面子](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-57), Choa Chu Kang · 7 min walk from Keat Hong LRT

## 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.