# Dessert Shops in Bukit Merah

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: 42
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- Median years in business: 6

## 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)
- [Awfully Chocolate VivoCity](https://lookup.sg/biz/awfully-chocolate-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #01 155 / 156 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · SFA licensed
- [Morimori Yogashi](https://lookup.sg/biz/morimori-yogashi), Tanjong Pagar · 1 Everton Prk, #01-31 · 2 min walk from Outram Park MRT · registered 2020
- [Yolé Vivocity](https://lookup.sg/biz/yole-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk #01-98 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Geometry](https://lookup.sg/biz/geometry), Bukit Merah · 2 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-5142 · 11 min walk from Queenstown MRT
- [Châteraisé](https://lookup.sg/biz/chateraise-tiong-bahru), Tiong Bahru · #B1-127, Tiong Bahru Plaza · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Godiva](https://lookup.sg/biz/godiva), HarbourFront · #02-05, Vivocity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Le Matin Patisserie](https://lookup.sg/biz/le-matin-patisserie), Bukit Merah · #01-25 Blk B, 10 Raeburn Park · 4 min walk from Cc31 MRT
- [Hariann's Delight](https://lookup.sg/biz/harianns-delight), Bukit Merah · Blk 146, Jalan Bukit Merah, · 9 min walk from Cc31 MRT
- [Jin Jin Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/jin-jin-dessert), Bukit Merah · 6 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-21 ABC Brickworks Market Food Centre · 10 min walk from Queenstown MRT · registered 2011
- [Dulcet and Studio](https://lookup.sg/biz/dulcet-and-studio-bukit-merah), Bukit Merah · 168 Jalan Bukit Merah, #01-03, Connection, One Tower 1 · 9 min walk from Redhill MRT · registered 2018
- [The Sugar Mill Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-sugar-mill-singapore), Bukit Merah · 26B Jln Membina · 4 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2019
- [Binky Star](https://lookup.sg/biz/binky-star), Bukit Merah · 729 Havelock Road · 4 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT · registered 2021
- [Lin Lin Myanmar Food & Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/lin-lin-myanmar-food-and-dessert), Bukit Merah · Tuas Cove Industrial Centre, 47 Tuas South Ave 1 · 15 min walk from Telok Blangah MRT · registered 2023
- [Ben & Jerry's](https://lookup.sg/biz/ben-and-jerrys-harbourfront), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-K1 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Baskin-Robbins](https://lookup.sg/biz/baskin-robbins-harbourfront), HarbourFront · 1 Maritime Square, #01-100 HarbourFront Centre · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Beano](https://lookup.sg/biz/beano), Bukit Merah · 6 Everton Prk, #01-02 · 3 min walk from Outram Park MRT
- [Creamier](https://lookup.sg/biz/creamier-bukit-merah), Bukit Merah · Gillman Barracks, Blk 5A Lock Rd · 8 min walk from Labrador Park MRT
- [Earle Swensen's](https://lookup.sg/biz/earle-swensens), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-117 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Plain Vanilla](https://lookup.sg/biz/plain-vanilla), Tiong Bahru · Tiong Bahru Estate, 25 Yong Siak St · 7 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Tiong Bahru Teochew Kueh](https://lookup.sg/biz/tiong-bahru-teochew-kueh), Tiong Bahru · 30 Seng Poh Rd, #02-02 Market and Food Centre · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Creamier](https://lookup.sg/biz/creamier), Tiong Bahru · 78 Yong Siak St · 6 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Tian Tian Yuan Dessert House](https://lookup.sg/biz/tian-tian-yuan-dessert-house), Tiong Bahru · #02-15 Tiong Bahru Market, 30 Seng Poh Rd · 3 min walk from Havelock MRT
- [Seriously Ice Cream](https://lookup.sg/biz/seriously-ice-cream), Tanjong Pagar · Blk 4 Everton Pk · 3 min walk from Outram Park MRT
- [Menchie's](https://lookup.sg/biz/menchies), HarbourFront · Ecco Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Walk · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Nine Fresh Desserts Taiwan](https://lookup.sg/biz/nine-fresh-desserts-taiwan), Tiong Bahru · 302 Tiong Bahru Rd, B1-K1 · 1 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Qing Tian Cold & Hot Desserts](https://lookup.sg/biz/qing-tian-cold-and-hot-desserts), Bukit Merah · Blk 85 Redhill Lane · 3 min walk from Redhill MRT
- [Kia Xiang Du Du Nyonya Kueh](https://lookup.sg/biz/kia-xiang-du-du-nyonya-kueh), Bukit Merah · 38A Beo Cres, #01-88 · 3 min walk from Tiong Bahru MRT
- [Belle-ville SG](https://lookup.sg/biz/belle-ville-sg), HarbourFront · Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Walk · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Gelatolabo](https://lookup.sg/biz/gelatolabo), Bukit Merah · 11 Cavan Road, 01-09 · 5 min walk from Cc31 MRT
- [Kele Roll Cake](https://lookup.sg/biz/kele-roll-cake), HarbourFront · #B2-K10 VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront 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.