Dessert Shops in Novena: 19 dessert shops, 12 within a 10-minute walk of Novena MRT
Updated October 2026How we rank
There are 19 dessert shops in Novena on Lookup, 1 of them matched to a government licence or register. 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.
12 of the best-documented dessert shops in Novena
Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.
Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.
Show all 19Dessert shops in Novena by MRT station
Listings within a 10-minute walk (800 m) of each station’s nearest exit.
- Novena MRT12 · closest 1 min walk
- Toa Payoh MRT2 · closest 8 min walk
- Botanic Gardens MRT1 · closest 2 min walk
- Boon Keng MRT1 · closest 10 min walk
Questions about dessert shops in Novena
How many dessert shops are there in Novena?
Lookup lists 19 dessert shops in Novena as of October 2026, of which 1 are matched to a government licence or register.
Which MRT stations in Novena have the most dessert shops nearby?
Within a 10-minute walk: Novena MRT (12), Toa Payoh MRT (2), Botanic Gardens MRT (1).
How long have dessert shops in Novena been in business?
Of the 5 with an ACRA registration, the median has been registered for 21 years; the oldest since 1990.