# Cafes in Marina Bay

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: 31
- Matched to a government licence/register: 11
- Median years in business: 14

## 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)
- [TWG Tea on the Bay](https://lookup.sg/biz/twg-tea-on-the-bay), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Ave, B1-122/125 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands · 1 min walk from Bayfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [Cafe Nesuto](https://lookup.sg/biz/cafe-nesuto), Marina Bay · The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands · 5 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Doutor Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/doutor-coffee), Marina Bay · Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, 12 Marina Blvd · 2 min walk from Downtown MRT
- [Cedele](https://lookup.sg/biz/cedele-marina-bay), Marina Bay · Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 Level 1 · 2 min walk from Downtown MRT
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-marina-bay), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Avenue #B2-20/20A The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Hill Street Coffee Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/hill-street-coffee-shop), Marina Bay · Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr · 6 min walk from Bayfront MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2007
- [Bacha Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/bacha-coffee), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Ave, B2-13/14 · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT · registered 2012
- [Arabica Singapore Marina Bay Sands](https://lookup.sg/biz/arabica-singapore-marina-bay-sands), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Ave, #B1 - 01 · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [Ralph’s Coffee Marina Bay Sands](https://lookup.sg/biz/ralphs-coffee-marina-bay-sands), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Ave, #01-71 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [R&B Tea](https://lookup.sg/biz/r-and-b-tea-marina-bay), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Ave, #B2-50 · 4 min walk from Bayfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [Fat Choi Express @ Marina Bay Sands Casino](https://lookup.sg/biz/fat-choi-express-marina-bay-sands-casino), Marina Bay · Marina Bay Sands Casino, 8 Bayfront Ave · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-marina-bay), Marina Bay · #B2-38/39, Marina Bay Link Mall · 1 min walk from Downtown MRT · SFA licensed
- [Marina Bay Sands Team Dining Room (TDR)](https://lookup.sg/biz/marina-bay-sands-team-dining-room-tdr), Marina Bay · 1 Bayfront Ave. · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [High Society](https://lookup.sg/biz/high-society), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Av · 4 min walk from Bayfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [PS.Cafe Marina Bay Sands](https://lookup.sg/biz/ps-cafe-marina-bay-sands), Marina Bay · 10 Bayfront Ave, B2-119-120A · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kopi Ong](https://lookup.sg/biz/kopi-ong), Marina Bay · 12 Marina Blvd, #01-04 · 2 min walk from Downtown MRT · registered 2018
- [Starbucks Reserve](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-reserve-marina-bay), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Avenue B2-56 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands · 4 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Angelina](https://lookup.sg/biz/angelina), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Ave, #B2 - 89 89A · 1 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Dallas Cafe & Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/dallas-cafe-and-bar), Marina Bay · 2 Bayfront Ave, #01 - 85 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands · 3 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Miracle Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/miracle-coffee), Marina Bay · 6 Bayfront Ave, art science museum · 5 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Origin and Bloom](https://lookup.sg/biz/origin-and-bloom), Marina Bay · 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands Hotel Tower 2, 3, Lobby & · 3 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Workspace Espresso](https://lookup.sg/biz/workspace-espresso), Marina Bay · Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3 12 Marina Boulevard · 2 min walk from Downtown MRT
- [Renku Bar & Lounge](https://lookup.sg/biz/renku-bar-and-lounge-marina-bay), Marina Bay · Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Hotel Lobby Tower 1 · 1 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-018953), Marina Bay · 18 Marina Gardens Drive, #01-01 · 5 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [SweetSpot](https://lookup.sg/biz/sweetspot-marina-bay), Marina Bay · 6 Bayfront Avenue, ArtScience Museum Lobby · 1 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Dimbulah Coffee @ MBFC](https://lookup.sg/biz/dimbulah-coffee-mbfc), Marina Bay · 8 Marina Boulevard #01-01A, Tower 1 Marina Bay Financial Centre · 2 min walk from Downtown MRT
- [The Connoisseur Concerto (TCC)](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-connoisseur-concerto-tcc-marina-bay), Marina Bay · Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Ave · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Trung Nguyen Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/trung-nguyen-coffee-marina-bay), Marina Bay · One Marina Boulevard, 1 Marina Blvd · 2 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Kith Café](https://lookup.sg/biz/kith-cafe-marina-bay), Marina Bay · Gardens by the Bay, Bayfront Pavillion · 3 min walk from Bayfront MRT
- [Team Member Magnificent Café](https://lookup.sg/biz/team-member-magnificent-cafe), Marina Bay · Sands Expo and Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Ave · 1 min walk from Bayfront 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.