# Dessert Shops in Serangoon

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: 20
- Matched to a government licence/register: 5
- Median years in business: 8

## 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 20)
- [Dessert Bowl 一碗甜品](https://lookup.sg/biz/dessert-bowl), Serangoon · 80A Serangoon Garden Way · 18 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2008
- [Rachelrax Cakes](https://lookup.sg/biz/rachelrax-cakes-serangoon), Serangoon · 12 Lim Tua Tow Road · 7 min walk from Serangoon MRT · registered 2019
- [Baskin-Robbins](https://lookup.sg/biz/baskin-robbins), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central #01-K4/K5 Serangoon Central #01 - K4 / K5 NEX 23 556083 · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Yolé](https://lookup.sg/biz/yole-serangoon), Serangoon · #03-K19 nex · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Awfully Chocolate](https://lookup.sg/biz/awfully-chocolate-serangoon), Serangoon · Katong Mall, 112 East Coast Rd · 12 min walk from Fernvale LRT · registered 1998
- [KOOKS Creamery](https://lookup.sg/biz/kooks-creamery-serangoon), Serangoon · 211 Serangoon Ave 4, #01-02 · 8 min walk from Serangoon MRT · SFA licensed
- [Jollibean](https://lookup.sg/biz/jollibean-serangoon), Serangoon · Nex, 23 Serangoon Central, #03-K7/K8 NEX · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT · SFA licensed
- [Oblong](https://lookup.sg/biz/oblong), Serangoon · 10 Maju Ave · 19 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-kong-sheng-kee-dessert-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT · SFA licensed
- [Seven Desserts](https://lookup.sg/biz/seven-desserts), Serangoon · Serangoon North Ave 1, #01-482 · 22 min walk from Kovan MRT · registered 2018
- [The Better Scoop](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-better-scoop-serangoon), Serangoon · 264 Serangoon Central, #01-203 · 2 min walk from Serangoon MRT · registered 2024
- [DessertBowl](https://lookup.sg/biz/dessertbowl), Serangoon · 80A Serangoon Garden Wy · 18 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT
- [ATOT Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/atot-cafe), Serangoon · Chuan Village, 304 Serangoon Ave 2 · 5 min walk from Lorong Chuan MRT
- [Atlas Creamery](https://lookup.sg/biz/atlas-creamery), Serangoon · 9 Yio Chu Kang Rd, #01-04 · 7 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Blackball](https://lookup.sg/biz/blackball-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central Nex Nex Mall · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Berrylite GreenwichV](https://lookup.sg/biz/berrylite-greenwichv), Serangoon · Greenwich V, 1 Seletar Rd · 11 min walk from Fernvale LRT
- [许留山 Hui Lau Shan Singapore](https://lookup.sg/biz/hui-lau-shan-singapore), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Snowman Desserts](https://lookup.sg/biz/snowman-desserts), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central #02-04 nex (within Ministry of Food) · 1 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Carousel Moments](https://lookup.sg/biz/carousel-moments), Serangoon · 63 Brighton Cres · 16 min walk from Serangoon MRT
- [Royce](https://lookup.sg/biz/royce-serangoon), Serangoon · 23 Serangoon Central, #B2-33 · 1 min walk from Serangoon 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.