# Dessert Shops in HarbourFront

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: 14
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1

## 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 14)
- [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
- [Yolé Vivocity](https://lookup.sg/biz/yole-vivocity), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk #01-98 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Godiva](https://lookup.sg/biz/godiva), HarbourFront · #02-05, Vivocity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [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
- [Earle Swensen's](https://lookup.sg/biz/earle-swensens), HarbourFront · 1 HarbourFront Walk, #02-117 · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Menchie's](https://lookup.sg/biz/menchies), HarbourFront · Ecco Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Walk · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Belle-ville SG](https://lookup.sg/biz/belle-ville-sg), HarbourFront · Vivocity, 1 Harbourfront Walk · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Kele Roll Cake](https://lookup.sg/biz/kele-roll-cake), HarbourFront · #B2-K10 VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Rollney](https://lookup.sg/biz/rollney), HarbourFront · #02-133 VivoCity · 2 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Yami Yogurt](https://lookup.sg/biz/yami-yogurt), HarbourFront · #B2-K13, VivoCity · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Tan's Tutu](https://lookup.sg/biz/tans-tutu), HarbourFront · Havelock II, 2 Havelock Rd · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Beryl's Chocolate](https://lookup.sg/biz/beryls-chocolate), HarbourFront · HarbourFront Centre, #01-90A, 1 Maritime Square · 1 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Food Paradise * Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/food-paradise-cafe), HarbourFront · 1 Harbourfront Walk · 2 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.