# Dessert Shops in Toa Payoh

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: 24
- Matched to a government licence/register: 2
- Median years in business: 7

## 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 24)
- [Secret Recipe](https://lookup.sg/biz/secret-recipe-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 470 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #01-71 HDB Hub · 2 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · SFA licensed
- [Rachelrax Cakes](https://lookup.sg/biz/rachelrax-cakes), Toa Payoh · 233A Upper Aljunied Rd · 5 min walk from Woodleigh MRT · registered 2019
- [Shrove Tuesday](https://lookup.sg/biz/shrove-tuesday), Toa Payoh · 94 Lor 4 Toa Payoh #01-32 · 3 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Nine Fresh Desserts Taiwan](https://lookup.sg/biz/nine-fresh-desserts-taiwan-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 520 Lor 6 Toa Payoh, #01-50 · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Udders](https://lookup.sg/biz/udders), Toa Payoh · Orangetee Building, 430 Lor 6 Toa Payoh · 2 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Ilao Ilao Yogurt](https://lookup.sg/biz/ilao-ilao-yogurt), Toa Payoh · 2 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Pancake King](https://lookup.sg/biz/pancake-king-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 105 Upper Paya Lebar Rd, #101 · 3 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · registered 2000
- [Dove Desserts](https://lookup.sg/biz/dove-desserts), Toa Payoh · 22 Lor 7 Toa Payoh, #01-21 Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre · 14 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2006
- [Three Years in a Balloon](https://lookup.sg/biz/three-years-in-a-balloon), Toa Payoh · 163 Upper Paya Lebar Rd · 6 min walk from Tai Seng MRT · SFA licensed
- [Sweet Cheeks](https://lookup.sg/biz/sweet-cheeks-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 37 Tai Thong Cres · 4 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT · registered 2019
- [Pure Soya Bean](https://lookup.sg/biz/pure-soya-bean), Toa Payoh · 127 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, #02-28 West Market & Food Centre · 4 min walk from Braddell MRT · registered 2018
- [Nasty Cookie](https://lookup.sg/biz/nasty-cookie-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · 277 Orchard Rd, #B2-10 Orchard, Gateway 238858 · 6 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT · registered 2019
- [Creamier Handcrafted Ice Cream and Coffee](https://lookup.sg/biz/creamier-handcrafted-ice-cream-and-coffee), Toa Payoh · Blk 128 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 · 5 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Froroll](https://lookup.sg/biz/froroll), Toa Payoh · The Venue Shoppes, 2 Tai Thong Cr · 3 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT
- [Qing Xiang Ting Hot & Cold Dessert 清香亭冷热甜品](https://lookup.sg/biz/qing-xiang-ting-hot-and-cold-dessert), Toa Payoh · Kim Keat Palm Market & Food Centre, 22 Lor 7 Toa Payoh · 13 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Swensen's](https://lookup.sg/biz/swensens-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · #02-02, Toa Payoh Entertainment Centre · 3 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Pints](https://lookup.sg/biz/pints), Toa Payoh · Macpherson Mall, 401 MacPherson Rd · 8 min walk from Mattar MRT
- [The Dream Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-dream-cafe), Toa Payoh · Blk 163 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 · 4 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [CrèMe](https://lookup.sg/biz/creme), Toa Payoh · 107 Lor 1 Toa Payoh, #01-254 · 1 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [The s_cr_t gelato shop](https://lookup.sg/biz/the-s-cr-t-gelato-shop), Toa Payoh · Beatty Secondary School, 1 Toa Payoh N · 7 min walk from Braddell MRT
- [Durian Desserts Tai Thong](https://lookup.sg/biz/durian-desserts-tai-thong), Toa Payoh · 25 Tai Thong Cres · 3 min walk from Potong Pasir MRT
- [Jaime's Chocolates](https://lookup.sg/biz/jaimes-chocolates), Toa Payoh · Popeyes Chicken, 450 Toa Payoh Lorong 6 · 3 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Le Ruby Ice Cream Cafe & Bakery](https://lookup.sg/biz/le-ruby-ice-cream-cafe-and-bakery), Toa Payoh · 79E Toa Payoh Central, #01-75 · 4 min walk from Toa Payoh MRT
- [Yolé](https://lookup.sg/biz/yole-toa-payoh), Toa Payoh · #01-07 HDB Hub · 1 min walk from Toa Payoh 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.