# Cafes in Kampong Glam

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: 66
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3
- 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)
- [Meomi Cat Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/meomi-cat-cafe), Kampong Glam · 668 North Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2014
- [Tarik](https://lookup.sg/biz/tarik), Kampong Glam · 92 Arab St, #01-02 · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2021
- [All Things Delicious.](https://lookup.sg/biz/all-things-delicious), Kampong Glam · 34 Arab St, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Penny University](https://lookup.sg/biz/penny-university), Kampong Glam · 17 Jln Klapa · 6 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [NSH Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/nsh-coffee), Kampong Glam · 39 Sultan Gate · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Tian Fu Tea Room](https://lookup.sg/biz/tian-fu-tea-room-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 7500 Beach Rd · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Prince Coffee House](https://lookup.sg/biz/prince-coffee-house), Kampong Glam · 249 Beach Rd, #01-249 · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1977
- [Kampong Glam Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/kampong-glam-cafe), Kampong Glam · 17 Bussorah St · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2015
- [Sinaran Suria Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/sinaran-suria-cafe), Kampong Glam · 390 Victoria St, #02-20 · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2004
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 300 Beach Road The Concourse Office Tower · 2 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · SFA licensed
- [The Pound](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-pound), Kampong Glam · 100 Jln Sultan, #01-17B · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · registered 2016
- [An Acai Affair](https://lookup.sg/biz/an-acai-affair-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 44 Haji Lane · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2016
- [Hygge](https://lookup.sg/biz/hygge), Kampong Glam · 672 N Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2017
- [Zarabi](https://lookup.sg/biz/zarabi), Kampong Glam · 48 Kandahar Street · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2019
- [Pondok.Makan SG](https://lookup.sg/biz/pondok-makan-sg), Kampong Glam · 116 Arab Street, #01-01 · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2022
- [Fraser Street Brothers](https://lookup.sg/biz/fraser-street-brothers), Kampong Glam · 7 Fraser St, #01-28 Duo Galleria · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2025
- [The Modern Pantry.Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-modern-pantry-singapore), Kampong Glam · City Gate, 371 Beach Rd · 3 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · registered 2024
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 345 Beach Rd · 3 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [% Arabica](https://lookup.sg/biz/arabica-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 56 Arab St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Bhai Sarbat SG](https://lookup.sg/biz/bhai-sarbat-sg), Kampong Glam · 21 Bussorah St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Earlybird](https://lookup.sg/biz/earlybird), Kampong Glam · 17 Jln Pinang · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Pancake and Waffle Place](https://lookup.sg/biz/pancake-and-waffle-place), Kampong Glam · 56 Kandahar St · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Toast Box (City Gate)](https://lookup.sg/biz/toast-box-city-gate), Kampong Glam · 371 Beach Rd, #01-04 · 3 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Tolido's Espresso Nook](https://lookup.sg/biz/tolidos-espresso-nook), Kampong Glam · 462 Crawford Ln, #01-63 · 5 min walk from Lavender MRT
- [I am](https://lookup.sg/biz/i-am), Kampong Glam · 674 North Bridge Rd · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Broti SG](https://lookup.sg/biz/broti-sg), Kampong Glam · 21 Baghdad St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Limaa](https://lookup.sg/biz/limaa), Kampong Glam · 51 Haji Lane · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Groundstory](https://lookup.sg/biz/groundstory), Kampong Glam · 758 North Bridge Rd · 6 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Belli Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/belli-cafe), Kampong Glam · 200 Jln Sultan, #01-33B Textile Centre · 6 min walk from Lavender MRT
- [J's Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/js-cafe), Kampong Glam · 7500A Beach Rd, b1-305 the plaza · 4 min walk from Nicoll Highway 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.