# Dessert Shops in Tampines

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: 35
- Matched to a government licence/register: 2
- 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 30)
- [Four Seasons Durians](https://lookup.sg/biz/four-seasons-durians-tampines), Tampines · Tampines Mall, 4 Tampines Central 5 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 1998
- [Swensen's](https://lookup.sg/biz/swensens-tampines), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5 #03 - 30 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Geláre](https://lookup.sg/biz/gelare-tampines), Tampines · #04-K2/K3 Tampines 1 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Ji De Chi Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/ji-de-chi-dessert-tampines), Tampines · Century Square, 2 Tampines Central 5 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Awfullychocolate](https://lookup.sg/biz/awfullychocolate), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Churros Republic](https://lookup.sg/biz/churros-republic-tampines), Tampines · 1 Tampines Walk, B1-K28 Our Tampines Hub · 5 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Chateraise](https://lookup.sg/biz/chateraise-tampines), Tampines · 10 Tampines Central 1, #01-60 Tampines One · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Nunsongyee Korean Dessert Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/nunsongyee-korean-dessert-cafe), Tampines · Century Square, 2 Tampines Central 5 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Nine Fresh Desserts (九鲜)](https://lookup.sg/biz/nine-fresh-desserts), Tampines · 2 Tampines Central 5 #01-38D S(529509) · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Haagen-Dazs](https://lookup.sg/biz/haagen-dazs-tampines), Tampines · Century Sq, 2 Tampines Central 5 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Ice Cream Skool](https://lookup.sg/biz/ice-cream-skool), Tampines · Blk 445 Tampines St 42 · 6 min walk from Tampines East MRT · SFA licensed · registered 2010
- [Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-kong-sheng-kee-dessert-529536), Tampines · #B1-K12, 1 Tampines Central 1 · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT · SFA licensed
- [Jelly N' Cakes](https://lookup.sg/biz/jelly-n-cakes), Tampines · 156 Tampines Street 12 · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT · registered 2015
- [A1 Chendol and Durian](https://lookup.sg/biz/a1-chendol-and-durian), Tampines · 822 Tampines Street 81, #01-186 · 7 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2020
- [Xiong Kee Famous Carrot Cake](https://lookup.sg/biz/xiong-kee-famous-carrot-cake), Tampines · 137 Tampines St. 11, #01-29 Round Market & Food Centre · 7 min walk from Tampines West MRT · registered 2023
- [Three's A Crowd](https://lookup.sg/biz/threes-a-crowd-tampines), Tampines · 802 Tampines Ave 4, #01-11 · 1 min walk from Tampines West MRT
- [Wingstop Our Tampines Hub](https://lookup.sg/biz/wingstop-our-tampines-hub), Tampines · Tampines Hub · 5 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Mei Heong Yuen Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/mei-heong-yuen-dessert-tampines), Tampines · 3 Simei Street 6, #03-K2 Eastpoint Mall · 1 min walk from Simei MRT
- [Smöoy](https://lookup.sg/biz/smooy-tampines), Tampines · 1 Tampines Walk, #01-82 Our Tampines Hub · 3 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Yolé](https://lookup.sg/biz/yole-529510), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5, B1-K12 Tampines Mall · 2 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Yocha Tea and Desserts](https://lookup.sg/biz/yocha-tea-and-desserts-tampines), Tampines · 601B Tampines Ave 9, #01-02 · 10 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-kong-sheng-kee-dessert-tampines), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1 · 1 min walk from Expo MRT
- [Frozilicious](https://lookup.sg/biz/frozilicious), Tampines · Blk 201E Tampines St 23 · 4 min walk from Tampines East MRT
- [Estee](https://lookup.sg/biz/estee), Tampines · 1 Tampines St 82 · 7 min walk from Tampines West MRT
- [929 Desserts & Bites](https://lookup.sg/biz/929-desserts-and-bites), Tampines · 1/A, Tampines Street 92, #01-17 Safra · 4 min walk from Tampines West MRT
- [Royce](https://lookup.sg/biz/royce-tampines), Tampines · 4 Tampines Central 5, B1-21 Tampines Mall · 1 min walk from Tampines MRT
- [ColdShave](https://lookup.sg/biz/coldshave), Tampines · Blk 480 Tampines Street 44 #01-263 · 8 min walk from Tampines East MRT
- [Crusts & Crumbs](https://lookup.sg/biz/crusts-and-crumbs), Tampines · 462 Tampines st 44 · 3 min walk from Tampines East MRT
- [Hundred Acre Creamery](https://lookup.sg/biz/hundred-acre-creamery-tampines), Tampines · #01-24 Blk 824 Tampines Street 81 · 9 min walk from Tampines West MRT
- [Yolé](https://lookup.sg/biz/yole-tampines), Tampines · 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, #01-42 Changi City Point · 1 min walk from Expo 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.