# Dessert Shops in Museum 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: 16 - Matched to a government licence/register: 4 - 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 16) - [Secret Recipe](https://lookup.sg/biz/secret-recipe), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd, #03-18, Plaza · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed - [Momolato](https://lookup.sg/biz/momolato), Dhoby Ghaut · SMU School of Economics and Social Sciences, 90 Stamford Rd · 1 min walk from Bencoolen MRT - [Matchaya](https://lookup.sg/biz/matchaya-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · #01-08/09 The Cathay · 2 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT - [TheJellyHearts](https://lookup.sg/biz/thejellyhearts), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd, #B2-61 Plaza · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT - [Cool Legend](https://lookup.sg/biz/cool-legend), Dhoby Ghaut · Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2014 - [The Daily Scoop](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-daily-scoop-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · School Of The Arts Singapore, 1 Zubir Said Dr · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2012 - [Mr Bean (Plaza Singapura)](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-bean-plaza-singapura), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Road, #B2-29, Plaza Singapura · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed - [ICrepe Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/icrepe-singapore), Dhoby Ghaut · The Cathay, 2 Handy Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT · SFA licensed - [Edith Patisserie Cake Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/edith-patisserie-cake-bar), Dhoby Ghaut · 9 Penang Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT - [Yole](https://lookup.sg/biz/yole-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd, #01-22A Plaza · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT - [Swensens](https://lookup.sg/biz/swensens-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · 68 Orchard Rd, #03-23 · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT - [Janice Wong Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/janice-wong-singapore), Dhoby Ghaut · 93 Stamford Rd National Museum of Singapore National Museum of · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT - [Kooks Creamery](https://lookup.sg/biz/kooks-creamery), Dhoby Ghaut · #01-06 The Cathay · 2 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT - [Yami Yogurt](https://lookup.sg/biz/yami-yogurt-dhoby-ghaut), Dhoby Ghaut · #B2-08, Plaza Singapura · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT - [Ji De Chi Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/ji-de-chi-dessert), Dhoby Ghaut · Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT - [Joosy Bingsu](https://lookup.sg/biz/joosy-bingsu), Dhoby Ghaut · Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Rd · 1 min walk from Dhoby Ghaut 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 --- 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.