Starbucks vs The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Which Is Halal in Singapore?

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is MUIS halal-certified in Singapore; Starbucks is not — its status is “Not MUIS halal-certified”. For certified assurance, choose The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. Certification is per-premises and can change — always confirm the specific outlet on the official MUIS HalalSG register.

Not MUIS halal-certified

Starbucks — not MUIS halal-certified

Starbucks Singapore is not MUIS halal-certified, and in May 2026 MUIS confirmed it had received no certification application from the chain. Most drinks are pork-free, but some food items contain non-halal ingredients. Verify the latest status on MUIS HalalSG.

In May 2026 MUIS publicly confirmed it had received no halal certification application from Starbucks Singapore, and ordered the chain to remove signage referring to a 'transition toward halal-certified operations'.
Most drinks are pork-free, but food items include non-halal ingredients and nothing is independently verified.

Status: Not MUIS halal-certified
Category: Coffee chain
Last checked: July 2026
Source: MUIS HalalSG register + publicly available information

Verify on MUIS HalalSG Report an update

MUIS halal-certified

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf — MUIS halal-certified

Yes — The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf states its food and beverages in Singapore are MUIS halal-certified, and its outlets appear on the MUIS HalalSG register. Certification is per-premises and renewable, so confirm the specific outlet on the register before ordering.

Status: MUIS halal-certified
Category: Coffee chain
Last checked: July 2026
Source: MUIS HalalSG register + publicly available information

Verify on MUIS HalalSG Report an update

Important: Halal certification is per-premises and can change. Statuses reflect publicly available information as of July 2026 — always confirm the current status on the official MUIS HalalSG register. Humble Halal is a discovery platform, not a halal certifier.

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Is Starbucks halal?No Is The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf halal?Yes