# Cafes in Clarke Quay

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: 75
- Matched to a government licence/register: 7
- Median years in business: 9

## 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)
- [L'Atelier Tiramisu](https://lookup.sg/biz/latelier-tiramisu), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St, B1-08/09 · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2016
- [Huggs Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/huggs-coffee-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St, Unit 01-60 The Central · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2007
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St, #01-31 · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed
- [Caffeine Solutions Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/caffeine-solutions-pte-ltd), Clarke Quay · 120 Lower Delta Rd, #04-03 Cendex Centre · 2 min walk from Bras Basah MRT · registered 2017
- [Pétale Tea](https://lookup.sg/biz/petale-tea), Clarke Quay · 107 N Bridge Rd, #02-18 The Green Collective @ Funan Mall · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2022
- [Kopi & Spells](https://lookup.sg/biz/kopi-and-spells), Clarke Quay · 3C River Valley Rd, #01-01 Clarke Quay · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2024
- [Coleman's](https://lookup.sg/biz/colemans), Clarke Quay · 3 Coleman St, Street Level · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2025
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast (Funan)](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-funan), Clarke Quay · 109 N Bridge Rd, B2-06 · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Dawn](https://lookup.sg/biz/dawn), Clarke Quay · 78 S Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Kraftwichsg](https://lookup.sg/biz/kraftwichsg), Clarke Quay · MR. Curry - the Central Branch, Soho at Central, 6 EU Tong Sen St · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Fun Tea Capitol](https://lookup.sg/biz/fun-tea-capitol), Clarke Quay · B2-25 Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Road · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Oriole Coffee + Bar (Capitol Piazza)](https://lookup.sg/biz/oriole-coffee-bar-capitol-piazza), Clarke Quay · 13 Stamford Road, #02-20/21 · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Thaitanium](https://lookup.sg/biz/thaitanium), Clarke Quay · 83 Circular Road, Singapore · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Cafe Grafunkt](https://lookup.sg/biz/cafe-grafunkt), Clarke Quay · 107 North Bridge Rd 06 Funan Mall · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Berthold Delikatessen](https://lookup.sg/biz/berthold-delikatessen), Clarke Quay · 15 Stamford Road · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Coffeemin](https://lookup.sg/biz/coffeemin), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen Street, The Central #02-32 · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [iNCREDi Bowl](https://lookup.sg/biz/incredi-bowl-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · Clarke Quay · 2 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [CasaBites](https://lookup.sg/biz/casabites), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen Street THE CENTRAL Mall #02-78/91 (Blue Zone, beside Merchant Court Hotel · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Premier Coffee & Tea, Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/premier-coffee-and-tea-singapore), Clarke Quay · Peninsula Plaza, 111 North Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Ellenborough Market Café](https://lookup.sg/biz/ellenborough-market-cafe), Clarke Quay · 20 Merchant Rd · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 1994
- [Tony Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/tony-cafe), Clarke Quay · 1 Coleman St, #02-23 The Adelphi · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 1996
- [Pitstop Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/pitstop-cafe), Clarke Quay · 14B Circular Rd · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 2008
- [Hoshino Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/hoshino-coffee-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 118 Holland Av · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2012
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen Street #01-29/30/31 · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-179104), Clarke Quay · 25 North Bridge Road Egf Bank Building · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · SFA licensed
- [O' Coffee Club](https://lookup.sg/biz/o-coffee-club), Clarke Quay · 109 North Bridge Rd Funan DigitaLife Mall · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT · SFA licensed
- [Spinelli Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/spinelli-coffee), Clarke Quay · 3 Coleman St · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · SFA licensed
- [Dal.komm Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/dal-komm-coffee-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 107 North Bridge Road #03-17 · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2016
- [Butler Koffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/butler-koffee), Clarke Quay · The Adelphi, Coleman St, B1-09 · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2017
- [The Mind Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-mind-cafe), Clarke Quay · Funan Digitalife Mall, 109 North Bridge Rd · 4 min walk from City Hall 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.