# Cafes in Punggol

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: 39
- Matched to a government licence/register: 4
- Median years in business: 17

## 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)
- [GM Food Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/gm-food-centre), Punggol · 198 Punggol Fld, #01-01 · 1 min walk from Cove LRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, B2-K12 · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Garden Fresh](https://lookup.sg/biz/garden-fresh), Punggol · PUNGGOL COAST MALL TOWER 98 AT, Punggol Way, #01-219 · 3 min walk from Ne18 MRT
- [Rise and Grind Coffee Co.](https://lookup.sg/biz/rise-and-grind-coffee-co), Punggol · 681 Punggol Dr., #01-06 Oasis Terraces · 1 min walk from Oasis LRT
- [Tenderbest Makcik Tuckshop](https://lookup.sg/biz/tenderbest-makcik-tuckshop-punggol), Punggol · 60 Punggol East, #01-09 · 2 min walk from Riviera LRT
- [Three Little Coconut Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/three-little-coconut-singapore), Punggol · ONE PUNGGOL, 1 Punggol Dr · 1 min walk from Sam Kee LRT
- [The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #01-27 Waterway Point · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Han's Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/hans-cafe-punggol), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #B2-01 · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT · SFA licensed
- [Shi Fu Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/shi-fu-eating-house), Punggol · 261 Punggol Way, #01-01 · 1 min walk from Soo Teck LRT · SFA licensed
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-punggol), Punggol · Blk 681, Punggol Drive Oasis Terraces · 1 min walk from Oasis LRT
- [Starbucks (Waterway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #01-67 Waterway Point West Wing · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Broadway Coffeeshop @ 612 Punggol Drive](https://lookup.sg/biz/broadway-coffeeshop-612-punggol-drive), Punggol · 612 Punggol Dr., #01-01 · 1 min walk from Damai LRT
- [Whisk & Paddle](https://lookup.sg/biz/whisk-and-paddle-punggol), Punggol · 10 Tebing Ln · 2 min walk from Riviera LRT
- [Kopitiam Corner](https://lookup.sg/biz/kopitiam-corner-punggol), Punggol · 231 Sumang Ln, #01-01 Matilda Court · 8 min walk from Soo Teck LRT
- [Happy Hawkers](https://lookup.sg/biz/happy-hawkers-punggol), Punggol · 671 Edgefield Plains · 4 min walk from Oasis LRT
- [Kimly Coffeeshop](https://lookup.sg/biz/kimly-coffeeshop-punggol), Punggol · 322 Sumang Walk, #01-01 · 3 min walk from Nibong LRT
- [CravePot 一锅好味](https://lookup.sg/biz/cravepot), Punggol · Northshore Plaza I, 407 Northshore Dr · 2 min walk from Samudera LRT
- [Merry Haus](https://lookup.sg/biz/merry-haus), Punggol · 681 Punggol Dr., #01-34/35 · 1 min walk from Oasis LRT
- [Waterdrop Teahouse](https://lookup.sg/biz/waterdrop-teahouse), Punggol · Fo Guang Shan, 1 Punggol Pl · 4 min walk from Sam Kee LRT
- [308C Waterway Coffee Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/308c-waterway-coffee-shop), Punggol · Waterway Terraces I, 308C Punggol Walk · 1 min walk from Sumang LRT
- [WangCafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/wangcafe-punggol), Punggol · SAFRA Clubhouse (Punggol), 9 Sentul Cres · 2 min walk from Sam Kee LRT
- [luckin coffee - Waterway Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/luckin-coffee-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, Waterway Point, #01-K12, K15 West Wing Entrance Atrium · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [R&B Tea](https://lookup.sg/biz/r-and-b-tea-punggol), Punggol · 681 Punggol Dr., #B1-03 Oasis Terraces · 1 min walk from Oasis LRT
- [Pungol 301 Coffeeshop](https://lookup.sg/biz/pungol-301-coffeeshop), Punggol · Multi Storey Car Park, 301 Punggol Central · 4 min walk from Damai LRT
- [Yellow Kitchen at Punggol Emerald](https://lookup.sg/biz/yellow-kitchen-at-punggol-emerald), Punggol · Punggol Emerald, 265D Punggol Way · 2 min walk from Soo Teck LRT
- [7 Stars Coffee Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/7-stars-coffee-shop-punggol), Punggol · 312A Sumang Link · 1 min walk from Nibong LRT
- [218 Coffee Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/218-coffee-shop), Punggol · 218 Sumang Walk · 3 min walk from Soo Teck LRT
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-829913), Punggol · 88 Punggol Way #01-122, Punggol Coast Mall · 1 min walk from Ne18 MRT
- [Toast Box (Waterway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/toast-box-waterway-point), Punggol · 83 Punggol Central, #B1-15 Waterway Point East Wing · 2 min walk from Punggol MRT
- [Anna’s](https://lookup.sg/biz/annas), Punggol · 681 Punggol Drive 01-04 Oasis Terraces · 1 min walk from Oasis LRT

## 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.