# Dessert Shops in Rochor

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: 45
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3
- Median years in business: 9

## 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)
- [Rochor Original Beancurd](https://lookup.sg/biz/rochor-original-beancurd), Little India · 2 Short St · 3 min walk from Rochor MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2009
- [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
- [66 Ice Cream 六六爱思淋](https://lookup.sg/biz/66-ice-cream), Dhoby Ghaut · 41 Bencoolen St #01-04 Hotel Mi Bencoolen · 1 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Gelare](https://lookup.sg/biz/gelare-bugis), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #05-10 Bugis+ · 3 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Inside Scoop](https://lookup.sg/biz/inside-scoop), Kampong Glam · 779 North Bridge Rd · 6 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Moghul Sweet Shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/moghul-sweet-shop), Little India · 48 Serangoon Rd, #01-16 · 3 min walk from Little India 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
- [Berrylite Bugis+](https://lookup.sg/biz/berrylite-bugis), Bugis · Bugis Junction, 201 Victoria St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2011
- [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
- [Wonder Gelato](https://lookup.sg/biz/wonder-gelato), Bugis · 261 Waterloo St, #01-30 Waterloo Centre · 1 min walk from Bencoolen MRT · registered 2018
- [Ms Durian](https://lookup.sg/biz/ms-durian), Jalan Besar · 11 Kelantan Rd · 2 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · registered 2018
- [Yume Pâtisserie](https://lookup.sg/biz/yume-patisserie), Little India · 61 Jalan Besar · 1 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT · registered 2017
- [Density Frozen Custard](https://lookup.sg/biz/density-frozen-custard), Little India · 4 Short St · 3 min walk from Rochor MRT · SFA licensed
- [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
- [Duke Dessert (糖伯府）](https://lookup.sg/biz/duke-dessert), Bugis · 60 Albert St, OG Albert · 3 min walk from Rochor MRT · registered 2023
- [Aphrodite Waffles & Gelato](https://lookup.sg/biz/aphrodite-waffles-and-gelato), Jalan Besar · 106 Desker Rd · 4 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [Freshio Gelato](https://lookup.sg/biz/freshio-gelato), Dhoby Ghaut · 91 Bencoolen St, #01-60 Sunshine Plaza · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Kane Mochi](https://lookup.sg/biz/kane-mochi), Bugis · 201 Victoria Street #02-50 Bugis+, Link Bridge · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Yolé](https://lookup.sg/biz/yole-188067), Bugis · 201 Victoria St, #03-27 Bugis+ · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [J Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/j-cafe), Jalan Besar · 216 Syed Alwi Rd · 5 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [Merely Ice Cream](https://lookup.sg/biz/merely-ice-cream), Bugis · 51 Bencoolen Street, Bencoolen Residences · 1 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Yat Ka Yan Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/yat-ka-yan-dessert), Bugis · 190 Middle Rd, #02-08 Fortune Centre · 2 min walk from Bencoolen MRT
- [Tian Wang](https://lookup.sg/biz/tian-wang), Jalan Besar · 145 Jalan Besar · 3 min walk from Jalan Besar MRT
- [Ottoman Turkish Delights](https://lookup.sg/biz/ottoman-turkish-delights), Kampong Glam · 59 Bussorah St · 4 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Blackball Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/blackball-singapore), Bugis · 201 Victoria St · 2 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [MIXUE Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/mixue-singapore), Bugis · Bugis Village, 241 Victoria St · 1 min walk from Bugis MRT
- [Mei Heong Yuen Dessert Victoria Street](https://lookup.sg/biz/mei-heong-yuen-dessert-victoria-street), Bugis · RedDoorz Plus Victoria Hotel, 89 Victoria St · 2 min walk from Bras Basah 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.