# Cafes in Joo Chiat

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: 24
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- Median years in business: 3

## 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 24)
- [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
- [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
- [Kings Cart Coffee Factory](https://lookup.sg/biz/kings-cart-coffee-factory), Joo Chiat · 328 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-05 · 9 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Dong Cheng Eatery](https://lookup.sg/biz/dong-cheng-eatery), Joo Chiat · 59 Joo Chiat Pl · 9 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2008
- [Jc Coffee Houzz](https://lookup.sg/biz/jc-coffee-houzz), Joo Chiat · 149 Joo Chiat Rd · 10 min walk from Eunos MRT · SFA licensed
- [Cafe Mariam](https://lookup.sg/biz/cafe-mariam), Joo Chiat · 116 Changi Rd, #01-01 · 5 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2017
- [Sabit City Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/sabit-city-coffee), Joo Chiat · WIS@Changi, 116 Changi Rd · 4 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2018
- [Kampong Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/kampong-cafe-joo-chiat), Joo Chiat · 60 Joo Chiat Rd · 8 min walk from Cc9 MRT · registered 2023
- [Joo Chiat Caphe](https://lookup.sg/biz/joo-chiat-caphe), Joo Chiat · 263 Joo Chiat Rd · 11 min walk from Marine Parade MRT · registered 2024
- [Kopikhoo Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/kopikhoo-pte-ltd), Joo Chiat · 112C Tembeling Rd · 11 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2024
- [YehYeh's Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/yehyehs-cafe), Joo Chiat · 116 Changi Rd · 4 min walk from Eunos MRT · registered 2025
- [APSN Café for All](https://lookup.sg/biz/apsn-cafe-for-all), Joo Chiat · 11 Jln Ubi, #01-51 Kembangan Chai Chee Community Hub, Block 6 · 5 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Staple Food (Events | Cafe)](https://lookup.sg/biz/staple-food-events-cafe), Joo Chiat · 196 Joo Chiat Rd, #01-01 · 11 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Yam Kei Fei Fei Wanton Noodles](https://lookup.sg/biz/yam-kei-fei-fei-wanton-noodles), Joo Chiat · 72 Joo Chiat Pl · 8 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [7 Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/7-bar), Joo Chiat · 255 Joo Chiat Rd · 12 min walk from Marine Parade MRT
- [Vũ Hằng Nga Dầu Gội Bồ Kết Men Gạo](https://lookup.sg/biz/vu-hang-nga-dau-goi-bo-ket-men-gao), Joo Chiat · E.Tech Design and Services, Ubi Techpark, 10 Ubi Cres · 10 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Healthyplatz](https://lookup.sg/biz/healthyplatz), Joo Chiat · WIS@CHANGI, 116 Changi Rd, #01-10 · 5 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Ah Kong Den](https://lookup.sg/biz/ah-kong-den), Joo Chiat · 51 Joo Chiat Rd · 8 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Bites & Brews](https://lookup.sg/biz/bites-and-brews), Joo Chiat · 15 Crane Rd · 11 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [Sevens Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/sevens-cafe), Joo Chiat · 29 Joo Chiat Place · 9 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [友记卤鸭之家](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-427783), Joo Chiat · 59 Joo Chiat Pl · 9 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [Komunal](https://lookup.sg/biz/komunal), Joo Chiat · 116 Changi Rd, #01-11 · 5 min walk from Eunos MRT
- [DeArts Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/dearts-cafe), Joo Chiat · 1 Onan Rd · 6 min walk from Cc9 MRT
- [Coffee Club @T3 Changi Airport](https://lookup.sg/biz/coffee-club-t3-changi-airport), Joo Chiat · 8 min walk from Marine Parade MRT

## 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.