# Dessert Shops in Hougang

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: 37
- Matched to a government licence/register: 1
- 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 30)
- [Tom’s Palette](https://lookup.sg/biz/toms-palette-kovan), Kovan · 212 Hougang St 21 #01-333 · 4 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2005
- [Ji De Chi Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/ji-de-chi-dessert-hougang), Hougang · 21 Hougang Street 51 Hougang Green Shopping Mall #01-15 · 9 min walk from Buangkok MRT
- [Châteraisé](https://lookup.sg/biz/chateraise-hougang), Hougang · #02-18 Hougang Mall · 1 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Everton Creamery](https://lookup.sg/biz/everton-creamery), Hougang · #02-01A BreadTalk IHQ · 2 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2014
- [Ang Mo Kio Nonya Kueh](https://lookup.sg/biz/ang-mo-kio-nonya-kueh), Hougang · Hougang Ave 3, #01-62 · 11 min walk from Hougang MRT · registered 2003
- [Gelato Cottage](https://lookup.sg/biz/gelato-cottage), Kovan · thepromenade@pelikat, 183 Jln Pelikat, #01-106 · 8 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2012
- [Lickers](https://lookup.sg/biz/lickers-hougang), Hougang · 124 Hougang Ave 1, #01-1446 · 10 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2014
- [Durian Culture](https://lookup.sg/biz/durian-culture), Kovan · 1001 Upper Serangoon Rd · 4 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2015
- [Sooperlicious Cakes](https://lookup.sg/biz/sooperlicious-cakes), Kovan · 183 Jln Pelikat, B1-44 · 8 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2014
- [Cream In A Cup](https://lookup.sg/biz/cream-in-a-cup), Hougang · 678 Hougang Ave 8, #01-515 · 11 min walk from Hougang MRT · registered 2018
- [Icebar](https://lookup.sg/biz/icebar), Hougang · 21 Hougang St 51, #01-02/03 Beside Pizza Hut · 8 min walk from Buangkok MRT · registered 2020
- [LoFi X Whisk by M](https://lookup.sg/biz/lofi-x-whisk-by-m), Hougang · 108 Hougang Ave 1, #01-1281 · 12 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Udders Ice Cream](https://lookup.sg/biz/udders-ice-cream-kovan), Kovan · 212 Hougang St 21, #01-345 · 4 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Hougang 1](https://lookup.sg/biz/hougang-1), Hougang · 1 Hougang Street 91, #01-13 · 21 min walk from Tongkang LRT
- [Ah Lim Traditional Desserts](https://lookup.sg/biz/ah-lim-traditional-desserts), Kovan · 1018 Upper Serangoon Rd · 5 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Mei Wei Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/mei-wei-dessert), Kovan · 209 Hougang Street 21 · 1 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Yocha Tea & Desserts](https://lookup.sg/biz/yocha-tea-and-desserts), Hougang · 476 Upper Serangoon View, #02-07 · 9 min walk from Kangkar LRT
- [717 Durian Trading](https://lookup.sg/biz/717-durian-trading), Hougang · Highland Centre, #01- 01, 22 Yio Chu Kang Rd, 22 Yio Chu Kang Rd, #01-22 · 8 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [BerryBar | Chocolate Strawberries](https://lookup.sg/biz/berrybar-chocolate-strawberries), Hougang · 2 Jalan Lokam, Kensington Square, #01-57 · 5 min walk from Bartley MRT
- [Nunsongyee](https://lookup.sg/biz/nunsongyee-hougang), Hougang · 1187 Upper Serangoon Rd · 4 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Sun Kee Drinks](https://lookup.sg/biz/sun-kee-drinks), Kovan · Kovan Hougang Market & Food Centre, 209 Hougang St 21 · 2 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Spike Empire](https://lookup.sg/biz/spike-empire), Hougang · 01-56 Hougang Ave 3, Block 7 · 11 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Sweet Scoop](https://lookup.sg/biz/sweet-scoop), Hougang · Blk 311 Hougang Ave 5, #01-177 · 7 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [King of Thorns SG 刺王](https://lookup.sg/biz/king-of-thorns-sg), Hougang · Space @ Kovan, 9 Yio Chu Kang Rd · 8 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Denzy Gelato](https://lookup.sg/biz/denzy-gelato-hougang), Hougang · #01-953 Blk 684 Hougang Ave 8 · 8 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Dessert Story](https://lookup.sg/biz/dessert-story-hougang), Hougang · #02-18 Hougang Mall · 1 min walk from Hougang MRT
- [Fatcat Ice Cream & Coffee Boutique](https://lookup.sg/biz/fatcat-ice-cream-and-coffee-boutique), Kovan · 15 Simon Road · 3 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [Mr Bean](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-bean-hougang), Hougang · #01-13 Hougang 1 · 21 min walk from Tongkang LRT
- [P.Osh](https://lookup.sg/biz/p-osh-kovan), Kovan · #01-02, The Old House · 5 min walk from Kovan MRT
- [RBliciouz](https://lookup.sg/biz/rbliciouz), Hougang · #01-15 Hougang Rivercourt · 11 min walk from Hougang 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.