# Cafes in Sengkang

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: 45
- Matched to a government licence/register: 7
- Median years in business: 6

## 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)
- [That Coffee Place](https://lookup.sg/biz/that-coffee-place), Sengkang · 297C Compassvale St, #01-01 Compassvale Green · 1 min walk from Compassvale LRT · registered 2010
- [O'Coffee Club](https://lookup.sg/biz/ocoffee-club-sengkang), Sengkang · #02-K7, The Seletar Mall · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [Jewel Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/jewel-coffee-sengkang), Sengkang · 111 Sengkang E Wy, #02-03 · 1 min walk from Cheng Lim LRT · registered 2010
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-sengkang), Sengkang · 33 Seng Kang West Ave Seletar Mall · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT · SFA licensed
- [Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/kopitiam-540118), Sengkang · Blk 118 Rivervale Dr · 2 min walk from Kangkar LRT · SFA licensed
- [Han's Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/hans-cafe-sengkang), Sengkang · 33 Sengkang W Ave, #B2 - 03 / 04 · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT · SFA licensed
- [Anchorvale 303 Foodcourt](https://lookup.sg/biz/anchorvale-303-foodcourt), Sengkang · 303 Anchorvale Link, #01-01 Multi-storey Car Park, Multi Storey Carpark · 1 min walk from Renjong LRT · SFA licensed
- [Tang Tea House Hong Kong Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/tang-tea-house-hong-kong-cafe), Sengkang · 242 Jln Kayu · 3 min walk from Thanggam LRT · SFA licensed
- [NTUC Foodfare](https://lookup.sg/biz/ntuc-foodfare-sengkang), Sengkang · 308 Anchorvale Rd · 1 min walk from Tongkang LRT · SFA licensed
- [Food Paradise](https://lookup.sg/biz/food-paradise-sengkang), Sengkang · 330 Anchorvale St, #01-02 Harvest · 1 min walk from Farmway LRT · SFA licensed
- [Butter Bean](https://lookup.sg/biz/butter-bean-sengkang), Sengkang · 33 Sengkang W Ave, #01-07/08 The Seletar Mall · 2 min walk from Fernvale LRT · registered 2020
- [Polar Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/polar-cafe), Sengkang · Compass One, 1 Sengkang Sq · 3 min walk from Cheng Lim LRT · registered 2021
- [Starbucks - Compass One](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-compass-one), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square, #01- 06 · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast (The Seletar Mall)](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-the-seletar-mall), Sengkang · 33 Sengkang W Ave, B1-20/21 · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [Coffee Hive](https://lookup.sg/biz/coffee-hive-sengkang), Sengkang · 11 Rivervale Cres, #01-20 · 3 min walk from Rumbia LRT
- [Kopitiam Blk 227C @ Buangkok MRT](https://lookup.sg/biz/kopitiam-blk-227c-buangkok-mrt), Sengkang · Aspella, 275D Compassvale Link · 1 min walk from Buangkok MRT
- [The Apricus Coffee & Food Co.](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-apricus-coffee-and-food-co), Sengkang · 248 Jln Kayu · 3 min walk from Thanggam LRT
- [Toast Box (Rivervale Mall)](https://lookup.sg/biz/toast-box-rivervale-mall), Sengkang · 11 Rivervale Cres, #01-15/16 Rivervale Mall · 2 min walk from Rumbia LRT
- [Ya Kun Kaya Toast (Compass One)](https://lookup.sg/biz/ya-kun-kaya-toast-compass-one), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square, #B1-35 · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Heavenly Wang](https://lookup.sg/biz/heavenly-wang-sengkang), Sengkang · 118 Rivervale Dr · 2 min walk from Kangkar LRT
- [Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/kopitiam-sengkang), Sengkang · 21 Sengkang W Ave, #03-04 · 1 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [Compass One Level 3](https://lookup.sg/biz/compass-one-level-3), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square, #03-36/37/38 Compass One · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Koi Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/koi-cafe-sengkang), Sengkang · Compass Point, 1 Sengkang Sq · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Kenangan Coffee Compass One](https://lookup.sg/biz/kenangan-coffee-compass-one), Sengkang · 1 Sengkang Square, #01-01 Compass One · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [WangCafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/wangcafe-sengkang), Sengkang · Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way · 2 min walk from Cheng Lim LRT
- [Kwek Seng Huat Coffee Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/kwek-seng-huat-coffee-shop), Sengkang · 350 Anchorvale Rd · 5 min walk from Tongkang LRT
- [473 Coffee Stop](https://lookup.sg/biz/473-coffee-stop), Sengkang · 473 Fernvale St · 1 min walk from Kupang LRT
- [Coffeeshop @ Blk 205D Compassvale Lane](https://lookup.sg/biz/coffeeshop-blk-205d-compassvale-lane), Sengkang · Multi Storey Car Park, 205D Compassvale Ln · 2 min walk from Ranggung LRT
- [Tidjai Thai Food](https://lookup.sg/biz/tidjai-thai-food), Sengkang · 10 Sengkang Square · 2 min walk from Sengkang MRT
- [Food Park](https://lookup.sg/biz/food-park-sengkang), Sengkang · 182A Rivervale Cres, #01-01 · 4 min walk from Rumbia 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.