# Dessert Shops in Ang Mo Kio

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: 18
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3
- Median years in business: 5

## 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 18)
- [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
- [Tiramisu Tea-ramisu](https://lookup.sg/biz/tiramisu-tea-ramisu), Ang Mo Kio · 10 Ang Mo Kio St 12 · 8 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · registered 2024
- [Nine Fresh](https://lookup.sg/biz/nine-fresh-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · Ang Mo Kio Central Blk 703 #01-2533 · 3 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · registered 2023
- [Ji De Chi Dessert 記得吃甜品](https://lookup.sg/biz/ji-de-chi-dessert-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · 51 @ AMK, 51 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 · 3 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Chuan Tong Desserts](https://lookup.sg/biz/chuan-tong-desserts), Ang Mo Kio · 232 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 · 4 min walk from Mayflower MRT
- [Four Seasons Ching Teng](https://lookup.sg/biz/four-seasons-ching-teng), Ang Mo Kio · Djit Sun Mall, 5 Ang Mo Kio Central 2 · 5 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · registered 2014
- [Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-kong-sheng-kee-dessert-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · Ang Mo Kio Hub, 53 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 · 1 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · SFA licensed
- [Jollibean](https://lookup.sg/biz/jollibean-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, B2-27 AMK Hub · 15 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · SFA licensed
- [Mr Bean (Ang Mo Kio Hub)](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-bean-ang-mo-kio-hub), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #01-19 · 1 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · SFA licensed
- [Kahuna Acai](https://lookup.sg/biz/kahuna-acai), Ang Mo Kio · AMK Hub, 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 · 2 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT · registered 2021
- [Swensen's](https://lookup.sg/biz/swensens-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #B1-21A · 2 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Heartbreak Melts](https://lookup.sg/biz/heartbreak-melts), Ang Mo Kio · #01-1163 Blk 421 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 · 7 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Juz Scooop](https://lookup.sg/biz/juz-scooop-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · 529 Ang Mo Kio Ave 10, #01-2353 · 9 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Yolé](https://lookup.sg/biz/yole-ang-mo-kio), Ang Mo Kio · #01-08 Ang Mo Kio MRT Station · 1 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Blackball Express](https://lookup.sg/biz/blackball-express), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #01-17/18 · 1 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Japanese Sweets & Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/japanese-sweets-and-coffee), Ang Mo Kio · 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 · 1 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT
- [Kumoyo @ 232 Amk](https://lookup.sg/biz/kumoyo-232-amk), Ang Mo Kio · Blk 232 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #01-1212 · 3 min walk from Mayflower MRT
- [Madcow Ice Cream and Music Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/madcow-ice-cream-and-music-cafe), Ang Mo Kio · Hdb-ang Mo Kio, 163 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 · 1 min walk from Mayflower MRT

## 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.