# Dessert Shops in Woodlands

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: 16
- Matched to a government licence/register: 3

## 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 16)
- [Mr Bean (Causeway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/mr-bean-causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #01-K06 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed
- [Hong Kong Sheng Kee Dessert (Causeway Point)](https://lookup.sg/biz/hong-kong-sheng-kee-dessert-causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #B1-24 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed
- [Swensen's](https://lookup.sg/biz/swensens-woodlands), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Square #02 - 08 / 09 · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Ji De Chi Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/ji-de-chi-dessert-woodlands), Woodlands · 6 Woodlands Sq, B2-06 Woods Square · 2 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [老火汤 Causeway Point](https://lookup.sg/biz/causeway-point), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Sq, #01-K04 · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT · SFA licensed
- [Yolé](https://lookup.sg/biz/yole-woodlands), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Sq, B1-K28 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Cat and the Fiddle Cafe](https://lookup.sg/biz/cat-and-the-fiddle-cafe), Woodlands · 8 Woodlands Sq, #01-15 Woods Square · 3 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Chateraise](https://lookup.sg/biz/chateraise-woodlands), Woodlands · 676 Woodlands Drive 71, #01-08 Kampung Admiralty · 1 min walk from Admiralty MRT
- [Scoop in the Woods](https://lookup.sg/biz/scoop-in-the-woods), Woodlands · Blk 304 Woodlands Street 31, #01-111 · 4 min walk from Marsiling MRT
- [Tirato Tiramisu & Gelato](https://lookup.sg/biz/tirato-tiramisu-and-gelato), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Sq, #04-01/02/03/04 Causeway Point · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [You’Ve Bean Teased 豆趣 / Mr Bean](https://lookup.sg/biz/youve-bean-teased-mr-bean), Woodlands · Kampung Admiralty, 676 Woodlands Dr 71 · 2 min walk from Admiralty MRT
- [Bukit Panjang Dessert](https://lookup.sg/biz/bukit-panjang-dessert), Woodlands · Marsiling Spring, 1 Marsiling Dr · 11 min walk from Marsiling MRT
- [Nine Fresh Desserts Taiwan](https://lookup.sg/biz/nine-fresh-desserts-taiwan-woodlands), Woodlands · 1 Woodlands Sq, B1-K06 · 1 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Ice Cold Bar CrÈMe](https://lookup.sg/biz/ice-cold-bar-creme), Woodlands · Treetrail@Woodlands, 889C Woodlands Dr 50 · 6 min walk from Woodlands MRT
- [Do Qoo 豆趣 (Kampung Admiralty)](https://lookup.sg/biz/do-qoo-kampung-admiralty), Woodlands · 676 Woodlands Drive 71, #01-13 Kampung Admiralty · 1 min walk from Admiralty MRT
- [যশোর জেলার ছেলে](https://lookup.sg/biz/business-757177), Woodlands · Bangladeshi Muslim Foods, Woodlands Recreation Centre, 200 Woodlands Ind Park E7 · 15 min walk from Admiralty 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.