# Dessert Shops in Clarke Quay

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: 20
- 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 20)
- [The Dark Gallery](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-dark-gallery-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · 107 North Bridge Rd · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2014
- [Churros Republic](https://lookup.sg/biz/churros-republic), Clarke Quay · B2 Funan Mall · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Gelare](https://lookup.sg/biz/gelare-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · #B2-32 Capitol Piazza · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Tings Bakery – Your Go-To For Online Birthday Cake Delivery Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/tings-bakery-your-go-to-for-online-birthday-cake-delivery-singapore), Clarke Quay · 1 Coleman St, B1-20 The Adelphi · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Casa Italia](https://lookup.sg/biz/casa-italia), Clarke Quay · B2-30 Capitol Piazza · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT · registered 2021
- [DOPA DOPA (South Bridge Rd)](https://lookup.sg/biz/dopa-dopa-south-bridge-rd), Clarke Quay · 29 S Bridge Rd, #01-01 · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Carmen's Best](https://lookup.sg/biz/carmens-best), Clarke Quay · 13 Stamford Rd, #B1-32 · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Cat & the Fiddle Cakes](https://lookup.sg/biz/cat-and-the-fiddle-cakes), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [llaollao Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/llaollao-singapore), Clarke Quay · Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Rd · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Turkish Ice Cream](https://lookup.sg/biz/turkish-ice-cream), Clarke Quay · Clarke Quay, 3A River Valley Rd · 2 min walk from Fort Canning MRT
- [Azabu Sabo Hokkaido Ice Cream](https://lookup.sg/biz/azabu-sabo-hokkaido-ice-cream), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Overscoop](https://lookup.sg/biz/overscoop-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · Clarke Quay · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Smöoy](https://lookup.sg/biz/smooy-clarke-quay), Clarke Quay · #B2-K09 Funan (107 North Bridge Road) · 3 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Teuscher Chocolates](https://lookup.sg/biz/teuscher-chocolates), Clarke Quay · #02-31 Capitol Plaza · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Maxi Mango Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/maxi-mango-singapore), Clarke Quay · Capitol Piazza, 13 Stamford Rd · 1 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Andersen's of Denmark](https://lookup.sg/biz/andersens-of-denmark), Clarke Quay · Funan Digitalife Mall, 109 North Bridge Rd · 4 min walk from City Hall MRT
- [Sweet Dynasty](https://lookup.sg/biz/sweet-dynasty), Clarke Quay · 6 Eu Tong Sen St · 1 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Tonyo's Ice Cream](https://lookup.sg/biz/tonyos-ice-cream), Clarke Quay · No. 55 Boat Quay · 3 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Waffle Up](https://lookup.sg/biz/waffle-up), Clarke Quay · Clarke Quay · 2 min walk from Clarke Quay MRT
- [Yanmi Yogurt](https://lookup.sg/biz/yanmi-yogurt), Clarke Quay · Funan, 107 North Bridge Road · 4 min walk from City Hall 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.