# Dessert Shops in Southern Islands

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: 11

## 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)
- [Old Seng Choong](https://lookup.sg/biz/old-seng-choong), Southern Islands · 8 Sentosa Gateway · 12 min walk from Harbourfront MRT · registered 2015
- [Gelatissimo](https://lookup.sg/biz/gelatissimo), Southern Islands · 53 Siloso Bch Walk · 19 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Maison Pierre Hermé Paris](https://lookup.sg/biz/maison-pierre-herme-paris), Southern Islands · 8 Sentosa Gateway · 11 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Stickhouse](https://lookup.sg/biz/stickhouse), Southern Islands · 10 Bch Vw Rd, #01-02, 2 Imbiah Station (S3) · 16 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Ben & Jerry's](https://lookup.sg/biz/ben-and-jerrys), Southern Islands · Siloso Point, 71 Siloso Road Sentosa · 17 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Carnival](https://lookup.sg/biz/carnival), Southern Islands · Resorts World Sentosa · 12 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Singapore Chocolate](https://lookup.sg/biz/singapore-chocolate), Southern Islands · 31 Ocean Way, #01-08
- [Il Gelato Di Bruno](https://lookup.sg/biz/il-gelato-di-bruno), Southern Islands · Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gtwy · 11 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Co+Nut+ink](https://lookup.sg/biz/co-nut-ink), Southern Islands · Siloso Point Station · 17 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Co+Nut+ink](https://lookup.sg/biz/co-nut-ink-southern-islands), Southern Islands · Siloso Beach Walk · 17 min walk from Harbourfront MRT
- [Homm Dessert at Heart](https://lookup.sg/biz/homm-dessert-at-heart), Southern Islands · 8 Sentosa Gateway · 11 min walk from Harbourfront 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.