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.
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
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