# Cafes in Yishun

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: 100
- Matched to a government licence/register: 11
- 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)
- [Joe & Dough](https://lookup.sg/biz/joe-and-dough-yishun), Yishun · 930 Yishun Ave 2, #01 - 118 · 1 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2009
- [Toast Box (Northpoint City)](https://lookup.sg/biz/toast-box-northpoint-city), Yishun · 930 Yishun Avenue 2, #01-49, Northpoint City North Wing, 930 Yishun Ave 2, #01 - 49 · 1 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Yishun 81 Food Court](https://lookup.sg/biz/yishun-81-food-court), Yishun · 925 Yishun Central 1 · 4 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [293 Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/293-eating-house), Yishun · 293 Yishun Street 22, #01-207 · 9 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [293 Coffee Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/293-coffee-shop), Yishun · 293 Yishun St 22 · 9 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Sasco@Khatib](https://lookup.sg/biz/sasco-khatib), Yishun · Block, 813 Yishun Ring Rd, #01-01 S760813 · 1 min walk from Khatib MRT
- [Tai Wah Pork Noodle](https://lookup.sg/biz/tai-wah-pork-noodle-yishun), Yishun · 293 Yishun Street 22 · 9 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Yishun Coffee House](https://lookup.sg/biz/yishun-coffee-house), Yishun · 256 Yishun Ring Rd · 8 min walk from Yishun MRT
- [Kim San Leng Food Centre](https://lookup.sg/biz/kim-san-leng-food-centre-yishun), Yishun · 417 Yishun Ave 11, #01-351 · 17 min walk from Yishun MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1990
- [Hans Cafe and Cake House](https://lookup.sg/biz/hans-cafe-and-cake-house-yishun), Yishun · 906 Upper Thomson Rd · 1 min walk from Springleaf MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2003
- [Soon Hong Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/soon-hong-eating-house-yishun), Yishun · 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1 · 14 min walk from Yishun MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1994
- [D'ough Culture™](https://lookup.sg/biz/dough-culturetm), Yishun · Northpoint Shopping centre, 2 Yishun Ave 2 · 1 min walk from Yishun MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [94 Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/94-eating-house), Yishun · 654 Yishun Ave 4, #4 · 12 min walk from Yishun MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Hiap Hoe Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/hiap-hoe-eating-house), Yishun · 747 Yishun Street 72, #01-108 Central Green · 2 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 1974
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-yishun), Yishun · 1 Northpoint Drive, #01-110 Northpoint City · 1 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 1996
- [Killiney Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/killiney-kopitiam-yishun), Yishun · 598 Yishun Ring Rd, B1-K03/05/06/07 · 11 min walk from Khatib MRT · registered 1992
- [33 Sembawang Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/33-sembawang-eating-house), Yishun · 33 Sembawang Rd, #01-04/07 · 7 min walk from Springleaf MRT · registered 1993
- [The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-coffee-bean-and-tea-leaf-768698), Yishun · 598 Yishun Ring Road, #01-27/28 Wisteria Mall · 10 min walk from Khatib MRT · registered 1996
- [Sheng He Food Chain](https://lookup.sg/biz/sheng-he-food-chain), Yishun · 664 Yishun Avenue 4 · 11 min walk from Khatib MRT · registered 2005
- [Bettr Barista](https://lookup.sg/biz/bettr-barista-yishun), Yishun · 8 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2011
- [Starbucks](https://lookup.sg/biz/starbucks-yishun), Yishun · 930 Yishun Ave 2 Northpoint City · 1 min walk from Yishun MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yishun st 22 Blk 291 Best Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/yishun-st-22-blk-291-best-cafe), Yishun · 291 Yishun St 22 · 9 min walk from Yishun MRT · SFA licensed
- [Koi](https://lookup.sg/biz/koi-yishun), Yishun · Yishun Ten Multiplex, 51 Yishun Central 1 · 1 min walk from Yishun MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kim San Leng 金山岭）](https://lookup.sg/biz/kim-san-leng), Yishun · North Point Bizhub, 2 Yishun Industrial Street 1 · 12 min walk from Yishun MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kopiwu](https://lookup.sg/biz/kopiwu-yishun), Yishun · Nee Soon Central Vista, 732 Yishun Ave 5 · 7 min walk from Yishun MRT · SFA licensed
- [Fatt Soon Heng Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/fatt-soon-heng-eating-house), Yishun · 807 Yishun Ring Rd · 2 min walk from Khatib MRT · SFA licensed
- [No Harm Done](https://lookup.sg/biz/no-harm-done), Yishun · 1 Yishun Industrial Street 1, #06-36 · 4 min walk from Khatib MRT · registered 2018
- [S & K Eating House](https://lookup.sg/biz/s-and-k-eating-house), Yishun · 632 Yishun Street 61, #01-08 Block 632 · 8 min walk from Khatib MRT · registered 2017
- [Han's Union](https://lookup.sg/biz/hans-union-yishun), Yishun · 906 Upper Thomson Rd · 1 min walk from Springleaf MRT · registered 2019
- [605 Eng Kopitiam](https://lookup.sg/biz/605-eng-kopitiam), Yishun · 605 Yishun Street 61, #01-309 · 7 min walk from Khatib MRT · registered 2021

## 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.