# Dessert Shops in Kampong Glam

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: 18
- Median years in business: 11

## 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 18)
- [Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique](https://lookup.sg/biz/birds-of-paradise-gelato-boutique-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 263 Beach Rd · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2015
- [Inside Scoop](https://lookup.sg/biz/inside-scoop), Kampong Glam · 779 North Bridge Rd · 6 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Udders Ice Cream](https://lookup.sg/biz/udders-ice-cream), Kampong Glam · 345 Beach Rd · 3 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT
- [Lukumades](https://lookup.sg/biz/lukumades), Kampong Glam · 60 Arab Street #01-01 · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Momolato](https://lookup.sg/biz/momolato-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 34 Haji Lane · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Cambridge Deli](https://lookup.sg/biz/cambridge-deli), Kampong Glam · 345 Beach Rd · 3 min walk from Nicoll Highway MRT · registered 2002
- [Twenty Grammes](https://lookup.sg/biz/twenty-grammes), Kampong Glam · 753 North Bridge Rd · 5 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2014
- [Nirvana Dessert Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/nirvana-dessert-cafe), Kampong Glam · 37 Haji Ln, Level 1 · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT · registered 2020
- [Ottoman Turkish Delights](https://lookup.sg/biz/ottoman-turkish-delights), Kampong Glam · 59 Bussorah St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Dessert Chow Zan](https://lookup.sg/biz/dessert-chow-zan), Kampong Glam · 801 North Bridge Rd · 6 min walk from Lavender MRT
- [Gelato Garden](https://lookup.sg/biz/gelato-garden-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 65 Haji Lane · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Little Damage](https://lookup.sg/biz/little-damage), Kampong Glam · 2, Haji Lane · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Waffle Place by Royz Et Vous](https://lookup.sg/biz/waffle-place-by-royz-et-vous), Kampong Glam · 50 Bussorah St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Beryl's Chocolate](https://lookup.sg/biz/beryls-chocolate-kampong-glam), Kampong Glam · 15 Haji Ln · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [The Ice Cream Man](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-ice-cream-man), Kampong Glam · 7 Haji Lane · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [pusheen x kuyoma](https://lookup.sg/biz/pusheen-x-kuyoma), Kampong Glam · 8 Jln Klapa · 6 min walk from Lavender MRT
- [Smart Consumer](https://lookup.sg/biz/smart-consumer), Kampong Glam · 34 Haji Ln · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Maddog and Co](https://lookup.sg/biz/maddog-and-co), Kampong Glam · Golden Mile Tower, #B1-70 · 3 min walk from Nicoll Highway 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.