# Dessert Shops in Singapore

Dessert shops – gelato, bingsu, Chinese tong sui and waffle cafes – are licensed by SFA and carry a SAFE grade since January 2026. Many stay open past 10pm, making them Singapore's main late-night alternative to bars. Counter-service shops are usually nett; sit-down dessert cafes often add service charge and GST.

## Key facts
- Listings: 849
- Matched to a government licence/register: 57
- Median years in business: 11

## 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 opening hours carefully – many dessert shops open only in the afternoon and run until midnight or later.
- For halal needs, verify the outlet on MUIS's directory; gelato and ice-cream bases sometimes contain alcohol or gelatine, so 'no pork' is not enough.
- Ask about allergens – nut pastes (pistachio, hazelnut) are often scooped with shared utensils.
- Sit-down dessert cafes may impose a minimum order per person at peak times.

## Listings (top 30)
- [Peach Garden](https://lookup.sg/biz/peach-garden-chinatown), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Rd #02-36 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2002
- [Awfully Chocolate](https://lookup.sg/biz/awfully-chocolate), Orchard · 2 Orchard Turn B4, #50 · 1 min walk from Orchard MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1998
- [Island Creamery](https://lookup.sg/biz/island-creamery-tanglin), Tanglin · 10 Jln Serene · 2 min walk from Botanic Gardens MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1997
- [Dessert Bowl 一碗甜品](https://lookup.sg/biz/dessert-bowl), Serangoon · 80A Serangoon Garden Way · 18 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Awfully Chocolate](https://lookup.sg/biz/awfully-chocolate-downtown-core), Downtown Core · 252 North Bridge Road · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1998
- [Awfully Chocolate](https://lookup.sg/biz/awfully-chocolate-bugis), Bugis · 3 Temasek Boulevard · 3 min walk from Promenade MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1998
- [Awfully Chocolate](https://lookup.sg/biz/awfully-chocolate-novena), Novena · #01-14 Square 2, 10 Sinaran Dr · 1 min walk from Novena MRT · SFA licensed · registered 1998
- [Dessert First 糖水先](https://lookup.sg/biz/dessert-first), Bugis · #01-04 8 Liang Seah Street · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [Rochor Original Beancurd](https://lookup.sg/biz/rochor-original-beancurd), Little India · 2 Short St · 3 min walk from Rochor MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [TheJellyHearts](https://lookup.sg/biz/thejellyhearts-pasir-ris), Pasir Ris · 1 Pasir Ris Cl, #02-111 · 10 min walk from Pasir Ris MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [The Daily Scoop](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-daily-scoop-clementi), Clementi · 41 Sunset Wy, #01-04 · 12 min walk from Clementi MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2012
- [Ng Kim Lee Confectionery](https://lookup.sg/biz/ng-kim-lee-confectionery), Bukit Timah · 4 Chun Tin Rd · 1 min walk from Beauty World MRT · registered 1975
- [Rochor Beancurd House](https://lookup.sg/biz/rochor-beancurd-house-novena), Novena · 432 Balestier Rd, #01-436 Public Mansion · 8 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2005
- [The Pine Garden](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-pine-garden), Ang Mo Kio · 529 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-2369 · 9 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · registered 2005
- [Tom's Palette](https://lookup.sg/biz/toms-palette), Bugis · 51 Middle Rd, #01-01 · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2005
- [Chocolate Origin](https://lookup.sg/biz/chocolate-origin-jurong-west), Jurong West · 1 Jurong West Central 2, #02-K3 · 1 min walk from Boon Lay MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2021
- [Tom's Palette](https://lookup.sg/biz/toms-palette-downtown-core), Downtown Core · FM Building, 51 Middle Rd · 1 min walk from Esplanade MRT · registered 2005
- [Rochor Beancurd House LLP](https://lookup.sg/biz/rochor-beancurd-house-llp), Geylang · 1) 733 Geylang Road S389644 (Lorong 39) 24HR, 2) 432 Balestier Road Public Mansions #01-436 S329813 · 5 min walk from Aljunied MRT · registered 2005
- [The Pine Garden 松园](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-pine-garden-sengkang), Sengkang · Compass One, 1 Sengkang Sq · 1 min walk from Sengkang MRT · registered 2005
- [Aladdin (S) Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/aladdin-s-pte-ltd), Sembawang · 8 Senang Cres · registered 1997
- [Chocolate Origin](https://lookup.sg/biz/chocolate-origin-kallang), Kallang · #01-31 Kallang Wave · 3 min walk from Stadium MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2021
- [Four Seasons Durians](https://lookup.sg/biz/four-seasons-durians-tampines), Tampines · Tampines Mall, 4 Tampines Central 5 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 1998
- [Tom’s Palette](https://lookup.sg/biz/toms-palette-kovan), Kovan · 212 Hougang St 21 #01-333 · 4 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2005
- [Nunsaram Korean Dessert Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/nunsaram-korean-dessert-cafe), Jurong East · #04-37 3 Gateway Dr K4 Westgate · 1 min walk from Jurong East MRT · SFA licensed
- [Mr Bean (Causeway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-bean-causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #01-K06 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert (Causeway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-kong-sheng-kee-dessert-causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #B1-24 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed
- [The Daily Scoop](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-daily-scoop), Mandai · 369 Sembawang Rd #01-05 Sembawang Cottage · 13 min walk from Yishun MRT · registered 2012
- [Chocolate Atelier Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/chocolate-atelier-pte-ltd), Pasir Ris · 208 Loyang Ave, #04-01 Loyang Valley · 24 min walk from Tampines East MRT · registered 2011
- [Uncle Rabbit Jelly House](https://lookup.sg/biz/uncle-rabbit-jelly-house), Bedok · 114 Telok Kurau Rd · 10 min walk from Kembangan MRT · registered 2011
- [The Dark Gallery](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-dark-gallery-downtown-core), Downtown Core · 9 Raffles Boulevard, #01-K5 Millenia Walk · 2 min walk from Promenade MRT · registered 2014

## By area
- Downtown Core: 82
- Orchard: 60
- Outram: 50
- Rochor: 45
- Bugis: 42
- Bukit Merah: 42
- Somerset: 41
- Chinatown: 39
- Bedok: 38
- Hougang: 37
- Tampines: 35
- Geylang: 33
- Kallang: 29
- Queenstown: 24
- Toa Payoh: 24

## 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 dessert shops in Singapore halal?
Only those certified by MUIS. Desserts can contain hidden non-halal ingredients such as gelatine or liqueurs, so check the MUIS Certified Eating Establishments list or the MuslimSG app and look for the original certificate at the shop.

### Can I bring my dog to a dessert shop?
Only to its outdoor seating area. Since 1 January 2025 pets can join diners at outdoor refreshment areas without extra SFA approval; indoors requires an SFA pet café licence.

## 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
- MUIS – Certified Eating Establishments: https://muis.gov.sg/Halal/Halal-Certification/Certified-Eating-Establishments
- 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

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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.