# Dessert Shops in Outram

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: 50
- Matched to a government licence/register: 2
- Median years in business: 5

## 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)
- [Peach Garden](https://lookup.sg/biz/peach-garden-chinatown), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Rd #02-36 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2002
- [Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique](https://lookup.sg/biz/birds-of-paradise-gelato-boutique), Tanjong Pagar · 53 Craig Rd, #01-01 · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 2015
- [Hup Ka Foon 合家欢](https://lookup.sg/biz/hup-ka-foon), Chinatown · 18 Sago St · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 2021
- [Apiary](https://lookup.sg/biz/apiary), Chinatown · 84 Neil Rd · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Chocoelf Specialty Chocolate Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/chocoelf-specialty-chocolate-cafe), Chinatown · 232 S Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Queic by Olivia](https://lookup.sg/biz/queic-by-olivia), Chinatown · 41 Kreta Ayer Rd, #41 · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Stinky Durian Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/stinky-durian-dessert), Chinatown · 1 Teo Hong Rd · 1 min walk from Outram Park MRT
- [Nine Fresh Desserts Taiwan](https://lookup.sg/biz/nine-fresh-desserts-taiwan-chinatown), Chinatown · 133 New Bridge Rd, #B2-43 Chinatown Point · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Mao Shan Wang Cafe by Four Seasons Durians](https://lookup.sg/biz/mao-shan-wang-cafe-by-four-seasons-durians), Chinatown · 49 Temple St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Tong Shui Desserts](https://lookup.sg/biz/tong-shui-desserts), Chinatown · 101 Upper Cross St, #02-49 People's Park Centre · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2007
- [Oyoge Taiyaki](https://lookup.sg/biz/oyoge-taiyaki), Chinatown · 191 New Bridge Rd · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · SFA licensed
- [MO. Madame Ooze](https://lookup.sg/biz/mo-madame-ooze), Chinatown · 259 South Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 2021
- [Choco Atelier](https://lookup.sg/biz/choco-atelier), Chinatown · 36 Temple St, #01-03/04/05 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT · registered 2022
- [Darkness Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/darkness-dessert), Tanjong Pagar · 100 Tanjong Pagar Rd · 3 min walk from Maxwell MRT · registered 2024
- [Dopa](https://lookup.sg/biz/dopa), Tanjong Pagar · 7 Tanjong Pagar Plz, #01-107 · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Mei Heong Yuen Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/mei-heong-yuen-dessert), Chinatown · Temple St, #63-67 · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Messina](https://lookup.sg/biz/messina), Chinatown · 1 club street · 1 min walk from Dt18 MRT
- [115 Tang Shui](https://lookup.sg/biz/115-tang-shui), Chinatown · 335 Smith St, #02-206 · 2 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Arc-en-ciel Patisserie](https://lookup.sg/biz/arc-en-ciel-patisserie), Chinatown · 37A Neil Rd, Second Floor · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Madame Ooze Ice Cream Cafe and Dessert Bar](https://lookup.sg/biz/madame-ooze-ice-cream-cafe-and-dessert-bar), Chinatown · 259 S Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Ah Meng at Hong Lim](https://lookup.sg/biz/ah-meng-at-hong-lim), Chinatown · Hong Lim Market & Food Centre, Hong Lim Complex, 531A Upp Cross St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Oat & About | Oat Milk Gelato](https://lookup.sg/biz/oat-and-about-oat-milk-gelato), Chinatown · 33 Erskine Rd, #01-04 · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Ri Ri Cha](https://lookup.sg/biz/ri-ri-cha), Chinatown · 24 Sago St · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [La Grigne Patisserie](https://lookup.sg/biz/la-grigne-patisserie), Chinatown · 33 Erskine Rd, #01-02 · 1 min walk from Maxwell MRT
- [Er Gu Tang Shui](https://lookup.sg/biz/er-gu-tang-shui), Chinatown · 335 Smith St, #02-224 · 2 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Sugar And Tease Patisserie Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/sugar-and-tease-patisserie-cafe), Tanjong Pagar · 11 Kee Seng St, #01-07 Onze @ · 4 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [老四川豆花庄](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-058967), Chinatown · 68 Smith St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Oriental Desserts](https://lookup.sg/biz/oriental-desserts), Chinatown · 59 Temple St · 1 min walk from Chinatown MRT
- [Cotta](https://lookup.sg/biz/cotta), Tanjong Pagar · 104A Tg Pagar Rd · 3 min walk from Tanjong Pagar MRT
- [Letschillsg](https://lookup.sg/biz/letschillsg), Chinatown · 227A South Bridge Rd · 2 min walk from Chinatown 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.