Polar Puffs & Cakes
Novena
31+ years in business
2 min walk from Novena MRT
- SFA licensed
- Healthier Dining
- Halal
Cake Shops in Singapore: 32 cake shops, 22% matched to a government licence
Updated October 2026How we rank
Cake shops with a storefront need an SFA licence, but home bakers selling custom cakes do not – SFA exempts home-based food businesses from licensing, though food-safety laws still apply. For birthday and custom cakes, order one to two weeks ahead, confirm the delivery window, and check MUIS certification if halal matters.
12 of the best-documented cake shops in Singapore
Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.
The Good Cupcakes Company
Kovan
Since 2020
8 min walk from Kovan MRT
Kele Roll Cake Shop
HarbourFront
2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
Sixth Floor Oyster Cake
Yishun
2 min walk from Yishun MRT
Bengawan Solo
Tiong Bahru
35+ years in business
1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- SFA licensed
Chocolat N' Spice
Bukit Merah
16+ years in business
5 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT
- SFA licensed
Twelve Cupcakes
Bugis
15+ years in business
1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- SFA licensed
Moon River Cake Shop
Woodlands
28+ years in business
8 min walk from Admiralty MRT
Sweetest Moments
Hougang
18+ years in business
8 min walk from Serangoon MRT
Cake Spade
Chinatown
13+ years in business
2 min walk from Maxwell MRT
Angalia's
Bedok
14+ years in business
6 min walk from Bedok North MRT
51 Five One Degrees
Toa Payoh
3 min walk from Braddell MRT
- SFA licensed
Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.
Show all 32Compare 4 cake shops side by side
Location, MRT walk, years in business, licence and published hours, facts from public records.
- Polar Puffs & Cakes
- Area
- Novena
- MRT
- 2 min · Novena
- In business
- 31 yrs
- The Good Cupcakes Company
- Area
- Kovan
- MRT
- 8 min · Kovan
- In business
- 6 yrs
- Kele Roll Cake Shop
- Area
- HarbourFront
- MRT
- 2 min · Harbourfront
- In business
- –
- Sixth Floor Oyster Cake
- Area
- Yishun
- MRT
- 2 min · Yishun
- In business
- –
| Business | Area | MRT | In business |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Puffs & Cakes | Novena | 2 min · Novena | 31 yrs |
| The Good Cupcakes Company | Kovan | 8 min · Kovan | 6 yrs |
| Kele Roll Cake Shop | HarbourFront | 2 min · Harbourfront | – |
| Sixth Floor Oyster Cake | Yishun | 2 min · Yishun | – |
What licence should a cake shop have?
Food Shop Licence (SFA)
Singapore Food Agency (SFA) · Required by law
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 the official registerMUIS Halal Certificate
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS) · Optional accreditation
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 the official register
How to choose a cake shop
- Decide between a licensed shop (SAFE-graded, inspected premises) and a home baker (no SFA licence, often more customisable). Both are legal.
- For halal, only MUIS-certified bakeries count; home bakers cannot be MUIS-certified as eating establishments, so 'halal ingredients' is a claim, not certification.
- Confirm how the cake should be stored and how long it can be left out – cream and mousse cakes do not travel well in Singapore heat.
- Get delivery fees and time slots in writing; many shops charge more for fixed time windows or public holidays.
- For allergies, ask whether nuts and gluten are handled in the same kitchen.
Questions to ask before you book
- How many days' notice do you need for a custom design?
- Is the cake MUIS halal-certified, or made with halal-sourced ingredients only?
- What is your delivery window and fee, and what happens if no one is home?
- Can the cake be kept chilled for a few hours, and how long can it sit out?
Questions about cake shops in Singapore
Do home bakers need a licence in Singapore?
No. SFA does not require home-based food businesses to be licensed, given their small scale. They must still follow food-safety laws, and SFA can order them to stop or recall products after an incident. Home-based businesses cannot offer catering or sell to licensed food retailers.
How do I know if a cake shop is halal?
Check the outlet on MUIS's Certified Eating Establishments list or the MuslimSG app, and look for the original certificate in the shop. Cakes may contain gelatine, rum or liqueurs, so 'no pork, no lard' does not mean halal.
How many cake shops are there in Singapore?
Lookup lists 32 cake shops in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Bukit Merah (6). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.