# Cafes in Raffles Place

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: 109
- Matched to a government licence/register: 21
- 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)
- [Jewel Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/jewel-coffee-049318), Raffles Place · Income, Raffles, 16 Collyer Quay · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2010
- [Jewel Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/jewel-coffee-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 1 Shenton Way · 2 min walk from Shenton Way MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2010
- [Killiney Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-kopitiam-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 11 Lor Telok · 4 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT · registered 1992
- [The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 30 Raffles Place #01-09 Change Alley Mall · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 1996
- [Jewel Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/jewel-coffee-018935), Raffles Place · #B2-51, The Heart · 1 min walk from Downtown MRT · registered 2010
- [Dimbulah](https://lookup.sg/biz/dimbulah-raffles-place), Raffles Place · Lobby, 63 Market St · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed
- [Five Oars Coffee Roasters](https://lookup.sg/biz/five-oars-coffee-roasters), Raffles Place · 8 Marina View #01-01, #1 Asia Square Tower · 2 min walk from Shenton Way MRT · registered 2018
- [Local Coffee People The Sail](https://lookup.sg/biz/local-coffee-people-the-sail), Raffles Place · 2 Marina Blvd, #B1-08 · 2 min walk from Downtown MRT · registered 2017
- [Les Canons](https://lookup.sg/biz/les-canons), Raffles Place · Marina Bay Suites, 3 Central Blvd · 1 min walk from Downtown MRT · registered 2022
- [PS.Cafe One Fullerton](https://lookup.sg/biz/ps-cafe-one-fullerton), Raffles Place · 1 Fullerton Rd, #02-03B/04 · 4 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast (One Raffles Place)](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-one-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 1 Raffles Pl, #01-11/12 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Sarnies](https://lookup.sg/biz/sarnies), Raffles Place · 136 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Huggs](https://lookup.sg/biz/huggs-048622), Raffles Place · Chevron House, 30 Raffles Pl · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Tian Fu Tea Room](https://lookup.sg/biz/tian-fu-tea-room), Raffles Place · 80 Raffles Place, #60-01 UOB Plaza 1 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [percolate. (Nankin Row)](https://lookup.sg/biz/percolate-nankin-row), Raffles Place · 3 Pickering St, #01-23 Nankin Row · 2 min walk from Dt18 MRT
- [Kyo Kohee](https://lookup.sg/biz/kyo-kohee-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 8 Marina Vw, #01-K1 Asia Square Tower 1 · 2 min walk from Downtown MRT
- [Ho Tak Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/ho-tak-kee), Raffles Place · 8A Marina Blvd, B2 - 16 / 17 Marina Bay Link Mall · 1 min walk from Downtown MRT
- [Teahouse at China Square](https://lookup.sg/biz/teahouse-at-china-square), Raffles Place · 51 Telok Ayer St · 1 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Huggs](https://lookup.sg/biz/huggs-raffles-place), Raffles Place · #01-K2, Capital Square · 2 min walk from Telok Ayer MRT
- [Huggs Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/huggs-cafe-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 2nd Floor, One Marina Boulevard · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Chaiholics](https://lookup.sg/biz/chaiholics), Raffles Place · Chevron House, 30 Raffles Pl · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [Artease](https://lookup.sg/biz/artease), Raffles Place · Royal Group Building, 3 Phillip St · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT
- [S-City Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/s-city-cafe), Raffles Place · 11 Collyer Quay, #03-25 The Arcade · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1990
- [Han's Café & Cake House](https://lookup.sg/biz/hans-cafe-and-cake-house), Raffles Place · #01-26, The Arcade (11 Collyer Quay) · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2003
- [Coffee Club](https://lookup.sg/biz/coffee-club-048625), Raffles Place · 7 Raffles Pl · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 1984
- [Coffee Club](https://lookup.sg/biz/coffee-club-raffles-place), Raffles Place · Market Street Carpark, 146 Market Street #01-05/11 · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 1984
- [Old Tea Hut](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-tea-hut-raffles-place), Raffles Place · 1 Raffles Pl, B1-15 · 1 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · registered 2014
- [The Coffee Academics](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-academics-raffles-place), Raffles Place · Marina Bay Financial Centre · 1 min walk from Downtown MRT · registered 2015
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-049213), Raffles Place · 1 Fullerton Road One Fullerton Building · 3 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-049514), Raffles Place · 63 Chulia Street #01-01A/01B OCBC Centre East · 2 min walk from Raffles Place MRT · SFA licensed

## 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.