# Cafes in Tampines

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: 125
- Matched to a government licence/register: 15
- Median years in business: 24

## 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)
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-tampines), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #01-41 Changi City Point · 1 min walk from Expo MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-529536), Tampines · Tampines 1 10 Tampines Central 1 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Kim Guan Guan Coffee Trading](https://lookup.sg/biz/kim-guan-guan-coffee-trading), Tampines · 1550 Bedok North Ave 4, #05-30 · 14 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2000
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-529287), Tampines · Block 11 Tampines Street 32 #01-05 · 7 min walk from Tampines East MRT · registered 1996
- [Killiney Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-kopitiam-tampines), Tampines · SIA Sports Club, 726 Upper Changi Rd East · 6 min walk from Upper Changi MRT · registered 1992
- [Yang Seah Coffee and Tea](https://lookup.sg/biz/yang-seah-coffee-and-tea), Tampines · 1550 Bedok North Ave 4, #05-01/02 Bedok Food City · 12 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2010
- [The Dim Sum Place @ Changi City Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-dim-sum-place-changi-city-point), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 #01-36 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT
- [Yoshinoya Our Tampines Hub](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoshinoya-our-tampines-hub), Tampines · 1 Tampines Walk #01-99 Our Tampines Hub · 3 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Blvd](https://lookup.sg/biz/blvd), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #01-72/73 · 2 min walk from Expo MRT
- [GIG Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/gig-cafe), Tampines · Blk 419 Tampines Street 41, #01-104 · 6 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Cedele](https://lookup.sg/biz/cedele-tampines), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 · 4 min walk from Expo MRT
- [Huggs JPM @ Changi City](https://lookup.sg/biz/huggs-jpm-changi-city), Tampines · #01-52, UE Biz Hub East · 2 min walk from Expo MRT
- [Kimly Coffeeshop](https://lookup.sg/biz/kimly-coffeeshop-tampines), Tampines · #01-86 Blk 826 Tampines Street 81 · 8 min walk from Tampines West MRT
- [Lola's](https://lookup.sg/biz/lolas-tampines), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5, #01-50 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Happy Hawker](https://lookup.sg/biz/happy-hawker), Tampines · 872C Tampines Street 86, #01-09 · 15 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Ette Tea Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/ette-tea-pte-ltd), Tampines · H C Design Centre, 21 Tampines St 92 · 10 min walk from Tampines West MRT
- [Coffee House by Old Chang Kee](https://lookup.sg/biz/coffee-house-by-old-chang-kee), Tampines · 51 Tampines Ave 4 #01-105 Our Tampines Hub · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-529509), Tampines · No.2 Tampines Central 5 #01-19 Century Square Shopping Centre · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1996
- [Manis Cafetaria](https://lookup.sg/biz/manis-cafetaria), Tampines · 3 Changi South St 2 C G Aerospace Warehouse · 5 min walk from Expo MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2002
- [Killiney Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-kopitiam-486018), Tampines · 8 Changi Business Park Avenue 1 #01-51, ESR BizPark @ Changi, inside FairPrice Xtra · 1 min walk from Expo MRT · registered 1992
- [Everyday Come Coffee Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/everyday-come-coffee-shop), Tampines · 477 Tampines Street 43, #01-190 · 7 min walk from Tampines East MRT · registered 1998
- [Wu Li Hao Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/wu-li-hao-pte-ltd), Tampines · 1550 Bedok North Avenue 4, #03-13/14 · 13 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 1997
- [Keen Wah Coffee House](https://lookup.sg/biz/keen-wah-coffee-house), Tampines · 264 Tampines St. 21, Block 264 · 7 min walk from Tampines East MRT · registered 2000
- [Sweet Talk](https://lookup.sg/biz/sweet-talk-tampines), Tampines · Blk 201D Tampines St 21 · 5 min walk from Tampines East MRT · registered 2006
- [Kenny Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/kenny-eating-house), Tampines · 9008 Tampines St 93 · 7 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 1990
- [Pin Shih Coffee Factory](https://lookup.sg/biz/pin-shih-coffee-factory), Tampines · Blk 3017 Bedok North Street 5, #06-17 Gourmet East Kitchen · 13 min walk from Simei MRT · registered 1975
- [Each A Cup](https://lookup.sg/biz/each-a-cup-520477), Tampines · 477 Tampines Street 43, #01-174, N 4 Neighbourhood Centre · 7 min walk from Tampines East MRT · registered 2009
- [Mr. YouTiao](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-youtiao-tampines), Tampines · #B1-18, Century Square · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2014
- [Old Tea Hut](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-tea-hut-tampines), Tampines · Changi Business Park Central 1, 5号, Changi City Point, B1-k5 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT · registered 2014
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-486038), Tampines · Changi South Ave 1, #01 68 · 1 min walk from Expo 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.