# Cafes in Geylang

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: 153
- Matched to a government licence/register: 10
- 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 Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-geylang), Geylang · 10 Eunos Rd 8, #01-144/ 145 Singapore Post Centre · 1 min walk from Cc9 MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Joe & Dough](https://lookup.sg/biz/joe-and-dough-geylang), Geylang · #01-42, Kallang Wave (1 Stadium Place) · 8 min walk from Mountbatten MRT · registered 2009
- [London Fat Duck](https://lookup.sg/biz/london-fat-duck), Geylang · 10 Paya Lebar Rd B2-25 PLQ Mall · 1 min walk from Cc9 MRT · registered 2014
- [Common Man Coffee Roasters](https://lookup.sg/biz/common-man-coffee-roasters-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 185 Joo Chiat Rd · 11 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2013
- [Jing Si Books and Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/jing-si-books-and-cafe), Geylang · 134 Geylang East Ave 1, #01-219 · 5 min walk from Aljunied MRT · SFA licensed
- [The Tea Crafters](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-tea-crafters), Geylang · 65 Ubi Rd 1, #04 39 · 4 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · registered 2017
- [Food More - 118 Aljunied Food Court](https://lookup.sg/biz/food-more-118-aljunied-food-court), Geylang · HDB Geylang Branch, 118 Aljunied Ave 2 · 7 min walk from Paya Lebar MRT
- [Huggs Coffeebar](https://lookup.sg/biz/huggs-coffeebar), Geylang · 1 Paya Lebar Link · 1 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [Kedai Kopi @ Haig Road](https://lookup.sg/biz/kedai-kopi-haig-road), Joo Chiat · 12 Haig Rd, #01-323 · 5 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [Brawn & Brains Coffee- GrandLink Square](https://lookup.sg/biz/brawn-and-brains-coffee-grandlink-square), Geylang · 511 Guillemard Rd, #01-05 · 3 min walk from Paya Lebar MRT
- [Brawn & Brains Coffee's Office](https://lookup.sg/biz/brawn-and-brains-coffees-office), Geylang · 673 Geylang Rd, Lorong 35 Enter back alley behind Scissors Curry Rice coffee shop · 5 min walk from Paya Lebar MRT
- [Espressocups PTE LTD](https://lookup.sg/biz/espressocups-pte-ltd), Geylang · 160 Paya Lebar Rd, #03-05 Orion @ Paya Lebar · 4 min walk from Macpherson MRT
- [Brawn & Brains Coffee - Guillemard](https://lookup.sg/biz/brawn-and-brains-coffee-guillemard), Geylang · 100 Guillemard Road, #01-02 · 5 min walk from Mountbatten MRT
- [Paya Lebar Teh Tarik](https://lookup.sg/biz/paya-lebar-teh-tarik), Geylang · The Galaxy, 32 Onan Rd · 2 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [Caribou cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/caribou-cafe), Geylang · 34 Cassia Cres · 5 min walk from Mountbatten MRT
- [The Tea Story](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-tea-story), Geylang · 10 Ubi Cres, #02-91, Lobby E Ubi Tech Park · 4 min walk from Ubi MRT
- [Old Town White Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-town-white-coffee-geylang), Geylang · OneKM Mall, 11 Tanjong Katong Rd · 4 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-geylang), Geylang · 20 Jalan Afifi · 5 min walk from Paya Lebar MRT
- [27A Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/27a-eating-house), Geylang · 517 Geylang Road, LOR 27A · 5 min walk from Aljunied MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2013
- [Keng Wah Sung Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/keng-wah-sung-cafe), Geylang · 783 Geylang Rd · 2 min walk from Paya Lebar MRT · registered 1974
- [Wong Poh Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/wong-poh-kopitiam-geylang), Geylang · 3004 Ubi Ave 3 · 7 min walk from Ubi MRT · registered 1974
- [Heong Hock Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/heong-hock-cafe), Geylang · 36 Circuit Rd, #01-418 · 4 min walk from Macpherson MRT · registered 1975
- [iFood](https://lookup.sg/biz/ifood), Geylang · 05-10 Gemini@Sims, 2 Sims Cl · 6 min walk from Aljunied MRT · registered 2000
- [Lee Khong Lam Trading Co.](https://lookup.sg/biz/lee-khong-lam-trading-co), Geylang · 98 Sims Ave · 8 min walk from Aljunied MRT · registered 1981
- [Hin Sheng Coffee House](https://lookup.sg/biz/hin-sheng-coffee-house), Geylang · 346 Geylang Rd · 6 min walk from Aljunied MRT · registered 2008
- [Dong Cheng Eatery](https://lookup.sg/biz/dong-cheng-eatery), Joo Chiat · 59 Joo Chiat Pl · 9 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2008
- [Guan Guan Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/guan-guan-kopitiam), Geylang · Blk 1015 Geylang East Ave 3, #01-109 · 3 min walk from Paya Lebar MRT · registered 2010
- [C&L Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/c-and-l-cafe), Geylang · 81 Ubi Ave 4, UB.ONE · 6 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · registered 2011
- [SK Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/sk-cafe), Geylang · City Plaza #04-18/19, 810 Geylang Rd · 2 min walk from Cc9 MRT · registered 2013
- [U-10 Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/u-10-eating-house), Geylang · 151 Ubi Ave 4 · 8 min walk from Ubi 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.