# Dessert Shops in Bishan

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: 17
- Median years in business: 12

## 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 17)
- [Chocolate Origin](https://lookup.sg/biz/chocolate-origin-bishan), Bishan · 9 Bishan Place #02-33 · 1 min walk from Bishan MRT · registered 2021
- [Udders Ice Cream](https://lookup.sg/biz/udders-ice-cream-upper-thomson), Upper Thomson · 246D Upper Thomson Rd · 1 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT
- [Häagen-Dazs](https://lookup.sg/biz/haagen-dazs-bishan), Bishan · #03-09 Junction 8 Shopping Centre · 1 min walk from Bishan MRT
- [Mr Bucket](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-bucket), Upper Thomson · #01-15 Blk 23 Sin Ming Road · 3 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT
- [Tian Pin Zhi Jia](https://lookup.sg/biz/tian-pin-zhi-jia), Upper Thomson · 224 Upper Thomson Rd · 2 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT · registered 2004
- [Chocolat N' Spice](https://lookup.sg/biz/chocolat-n-spice-upper-thomson), Upper Thomson · 320 Shunfu Rd, #02-12 · 5 min walk from Marymount MRT · registered 2009
- [Salted Caramel](https://lookup.sg/biz/salted-caramel-upper-thomson), Upper Thomson · 246F Upper Thomson Rd · 1 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT · registered 2011
- [All the Batter](https://lookup.sg/biz/all-the-batter), Upper Thomson · 17 Jasmine Rd Adelphi Park Estate Adelphi Pk · 3 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT · registered 2014
- [An Açaí Affair](https://lookup.sg/biz/an-acai-affair-upper-thomson), Upper Thomson · 215B Upper Thomson Road · 2 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT · registered 2016
- [Swensen's](https://lookup.sg/biz/swensens-bishan), Bishan · 9 Bishan Pl, #01-39 Junction 8 · 1 min walk from Bishan MRT
- [Betsubara Thomson Plaza](https://lookup.sg/biz/betsubara-thomson-plaza), Upper Thomson · 301 Upper Thomson Rd, #01-K3 Thomson Plaza · 1 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT
- [Denzy Gelato](https://lookup.sg/biz/denzy-gelato), Bishan · 506 Bishan St 11 · 2 min walk from Bishan MRT
- [Mr Bean](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-bean-bishan), Bishan · 200 Bishan Rd, #01-05 Bishan MRT Station · 1 min walk from Bishan MRT
- [Haato & Co.](https://lookup.sg/biz/haato-and-co), Upper Thomson · #03-44, Thomson Plaza · 1 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT
- [The Dancing Elephant Ice Cream](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-dancing-elephant-ice-cream), Upper Thomson · 11 Sin Ming Road B3-09 Thomson V, #2 · 3 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT
- [Yoguru](https://lookup.sg/biz/yoguru-upper-thomson), Upper Thomson · 301 Upper Thomson Rd · 2 min walk from Upper Thomson MRT
- [Nunkkot](https://lookup.sg/biz/nunkkot), Upper Thomson · Thomson V Two, 11 Sin Ming Rd · 3 min walk from Upper Thomson 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.