# Dessert Shops in Sembawang

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: 11
- 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 11)
- [Aladdin (S) Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/aladdin-s-pte-ltd), Sembawang · 8 Senang Cres · registered 1997
- [Geláre](https://lookup.sg/biz/gelare-sembawang), Sembawang · #01-27A, Sun Plaza · 1 min walk from Sembawang MRT
- [Cocoaorient Pte Ltd](https://lookup.sg/biz/cocoaorient-pte-ltd), Sembawang · 19 Senoko Way · registered 2002
- [Papitto Gelato](https://lookup.sg/biz/papitto-gelato), Sembawang · Food Xchange @ Admiralty, 8A Admiralty St · 19 min walk from Sembawang MRT · registered 2014
- [The Better Scoop](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-better-scoop), Sembawang · 8 Jln Legundi, #01-08 · 8 min walk from Canberra MRT · registered 2024
- [Swensen's](https://lookup.sg/biz/swensens-sembawang), Sembawang · 30 Sembawang Dr, #02 - 21 / 22 · 1 min walk from Sembawang MRT
- [Bingxue](https://lookup.sg/biz/bingxue), Sembawang · 604 Sembawang Road, #02-07 · 6 min walk from Canberra MRT
- [Dessert Story](https://lookup.sg/biz/dessert-story-sembawang), Sembawang · #01-26 Sun Plaza · 1 min walk from Sembawang MRT
- [Do Qoo](https://lookup.sg/biz/do-qoo), Sembawang · 133 Canberra Vw, #01-16 Canberra Plaza · 1 min walk from Canberra MRT
- [Nani’S Kitchen](https://lookup.sg/biz/nanis-kitchen), Sembawang · Sembawang Shopping Centre, 604 Sembawang Rd · 7 min walk from Canberra MRT
- [Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-kong-sheng-kee-dessert-singapore), Sembawang · Sun Plaza, 30 Sembawang Dr · 1 min walk from Sembawang 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.