GMO-free and gluten-free cafe, which focuses on healthy eating with fresh ingredients. Serves breakfast tacos, sandwiches, soups, burgers, vegan cheese platter (made with Miyoko's artisanal cheeses), kombuchas, signature cold-pressed organic juices, cocktails, coffees, gluten-free desserts, and organic dairy-free ice creams. Reported to offer cow's milk and use honey July 2024. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm.
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2 Cook St, Maxwell Reserve, Central Singapore, Singapore, 078857
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- Reservations required
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 04 Jul 2024 by h6w
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Added by Cqveggiefinds on 14 May 2022
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28 Reviews
First Review by BlankSpace
Carlo05
Points +116
Great food and atmosphere - Edit
The restaurant is very sophisticated and the food tastes fantastic.
Read moreThe staff is super friendly and caring
Pros: Taste, Atmosphere , Decor
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DrLorraine
Points +594
Singular in Singapore - Edit
Extensive menu option and lovely vegan desserts.
Read moreThe sea salt brownie was too dry for my taste.
Pros: Fresh juices , Variety vegan
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joparekh
Points +144
Amazing - Edit
The set up is incredible. Back in colonial time without the arrogance
Read moreThe food is great and interesting
Loved it 😍
Pros: Deco, Food, Service
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LionelRoudaut
Points +43
Cozy and warm ambiance - Edit
Embark on a vegan culinary journey at Cultivate Café, a plant-based gem that offers a unique dining experience in a colonial-era India-inspired setting. Located within the Maxwell Reserve Hotel, this café prides itself on its commitment to plant-based, GMO-free, and gluten-free cuisine, emphasizing the power of pure food to nourish the soul. With a focus on using the finest organic ingredients sourced from local and global small family farms, Cultivate Café crafts exceptional and flavorful dishes that cater to a diverse range of palates.
Read moreUpon entering the café, guests are greeted by a charming decor that transports them to a bygone era, setting the stage for a memorable dining experience. The menu at Cultivate Café is a culinary delight, featuring a variety of offerings such as white asparagus with Turkish figs and Sicilian green olive dressing, dairy-free ice creams, gluten-free breads, and freshly pressed organic juices. Guests can also indulge in a selection of soups, sandwiches, poke bowls, salads, and tantalizing desserts that showcase the creativity and expertise of the culinary team.
During a visit to Cultivate Café, patrons can savor dishes like Pad Thai Rice Noodles with Baked Tofu, Smoked Onion and Asparagus Risotto with Grated Lemon Rind, and a Vegan Cheese Platter featuring Miyoko’s Artisanal Cheese. The menu is thoughtfully curated to offer a balance of flavors and textures, with generous portions that ensure a satisfying dining experience. Whether enjoying a refreshing kombucha or exploring the diverse array of dishes on offer, guests are sure to be delighted by the culinary craftsmanship and attention to detail that define Cultivate Café as a must-visit destination for vegan food enthusiasts.
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Updated from previous review on 2024-03-10
Pros: The decor , The food , The ingredients quality
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JohanMatton
Points +156
Gluten free, extremely expensive and Random😄 - Edit
99% Vegan - unfortunately they service Cow milk to the coffee...
Read moreThe place is 100% Gluten Free and all the food is vegan!
Extremely expensive
Pros: Many options, Gluten free, Funny Random
Cons: They serve milk, They serve honey, It's extremely expensive
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Leo27
Points +978
Great vegan place in Singapore - Edit
The service is very kind and polite, the food is amazing and the atmosphere is extraordinary. I loved it and will return, despite it's expensive!
Read morePros: Nice Service , Yummi food, Extensive menu
Cons: Expensive
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filippodibari
Points +1371
Good but slow. Very slow service - Edit
Great choice. And amazing atmosphere. Yet, slow service. Very slow. And I am not an complainer... Even a bit rude: I felt that at least
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-11
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ViennaVegan
Points +1280
Excellent food in a beautiful setting - Edit
As others have noted, it is expensive. I don't mind that for food but was surprised to find that the described non alcoholic drink ($16 SGD) wasn't a handcrafted concoction, but simply a very expensive can of bubbly water -- which we had to open and pour. The food was quite good and I can imagine going back.
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thetravelingvegan
Points +1162
Vegan fine dining Singapore - Edit
Very cool place that has it all and the prices to prove it😄true vegan fine dining. I wish HappyCow would make a category for fine dining because this place would show up. Overall I would say Singapore is the anti-vegan so a place like this is precious don’t be in a hurry, Service is a little slow but the atmosphere is so cool as you can see from the pictures,, chill out and enjoy the vibe! Recommend the fried kale the pad Thai, the cheese tray and the caviar!
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flocitygirl
Points +1483
High standards - Edit
Fully vegan and gluten-free restaurants are rare… They set the bar really high with the quality of their dishes, not to mention the location is perfect (in the middle of Tanjong Pagar and within the gorgeous Maxwell Reserve Hotel). The menu matched the decor.
Read moreEverything tasted amazing… We had gluten-free pizza bread slices with the hummus, which was probably my favourite (even though it’s a classic).
It is of course very expensive but I felt it was definitely worth the money.
Pros: Luxurious setting, Everything is vegan AND gluten-free, High quality food
Cons: Very expensive
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northmatt
Points +48
Fine Dining Vegan - Edit
Incredible ambiance and service, though topped by the great food. Selection is amazing and every dish we had was top notch. It’s expensive but worth it! We had the risotto, the Satisfying Sandwich (insanely good bread), the Chaat, the dark chocolate tart, the blueberry muffin and the chocolate muffin (yes we were hungry). The sandwich was worth it, served warm. Wish US delis could serve sandwiches like this!
Read morePros: Menu selection, Ambiance, Service
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JulesDcks
Points +473
Incredible vegan restaurant - Edit
One of the best vegan restaurants I've tried in my life, better than many Michelin star restaurants. My favorite were the vegan cheese and asparagus rissotto.
Read moreYes we are in singapore so price is higher than most other countries and should not be a surprise. The quality match the price for sure.
Pros: Large menue, Vegan cheese
Cons: Last order 19:30
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marcothyme
Points +106
Price Doesn't Match the Taste - Edit
Perhaps the Organic Potato Mixed Vegetable Tagine could be much less sweet
Read morePros: The cheese plater 👍, The sandwich 👍
Cons: Too expensive, The manager was Resistance to feedback / defensiv, Same herbs garnished on several dishes
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Ann-KathrinBiber
Points +2506
Super fancy - Edit
Very pretty environment ❤️ cheese platter ist super yummy
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iokan
Points +1775
Great, but not worth the money - Edit
On the outside a golden sign makes it very clear: "Singapore's best 100% plant based restaurant and cafe". So I had to give it a try. The setting is more than classy, located in a ritzy hotel in a space that looks more like an English library than a restaurant. There's even a dress code and I must say I did barely pass in my touristy t shirt and shorts.
Read moreBased on other reviews I tried the baked kale and a serving on Japanese sweet potato. Whilst good, I didn't offer the wow factor that one might expect in a restaurant that pretends to be the best. The ingredients are clearly of top quality and the taste was excellent. Yet, it was missing something beyond the ordinary, except for the atmosphere. Because 73 dollar for two starters and a drink is quite a price!
Pros: great food, great variety, high class setting
Cons: too expensive
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aprilanncute
Points +152
Fresh AF vegan dishes - Edit
Me and hubby went on a date to Cultivate Cafe. Interiors are nice. Food were fresh and tasty. Too bad the vegan caviar was out of stock that time. They used the same greens for all of the 3 dishes that we ordered 😂
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-08
Pros: Fresh vegan food, Healthy
Cons: Expensive
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chrysaloo
Points +66
ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE - Edit
So much choice! Gluten free and vegan is hard to find but this place has gone above and beyond with their entire menu! Inventive delicious dishes, gorgeous fancy vintage interior and lovely service too. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Biggest menu ever & 100% Gluten free! , Delicious & healthy , Amazing service and gorgeous vintage interior
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vegankuntz
Points +1279
Cultivate Cafe (Singapore) - Edit
Exquisite, imaginitive food with plenty vegan choices. Sets a standard for this kind of catering. The food quality is backed up by the setting and personable staff. The target market sector is higher end so expect a hefty bill. Don't go anywhere near this place if your currently on a tight budget.
Read morePros: Exquisite vegan food
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KadiHarmon
Points +7850
Fancy! - Edit
What a vibe this place had. I totally appreciate all the healthy interesting choices this menu was loaded with and I only wish I had time to try it all! I couldn’t resist trying the caviar and I was totally in the mood for a salad. Both were great, and I also loved the olive oil lemon cake dessert that I got!
Read moreI’m normally not one to comment on service, as I have worked in restaurants my entire working life and most people who comment on service clearly have not, but I will say that a few of the procedures could be revised bc I got the feeling that all the staff cover all the different restaurants in this hotel, which I imagine could get a little confusing.
Anyhow, everything I tried was delicious and I will definitely come back my next time in Singapore.
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bondd44
Points +38
Fresh and inviting - Edit
As a book lover the restaurant design is beautiful, with comfortable chairs surrounded by enormous bookcases full of very readable books. At first glance this feels like my happy place. To then couple this with excellent vegan food and good coffee - that’s next level.
Read moreThe only little issues was that the staff could be more welcoming. I stood beside a sign that said wait here to be seated looking at three helpers chatting away and also looking at me. I had to approach them to get given a table. Possibly a misunderstanding as this is part of a hotel.
Pros: Full vegan restaurant. , Huge range of options from health to indulgent. , Super comfortable.
Cons: Not cheap (but is good value for money). , Staff were pleasant, but could be more welcoming
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NofarMann
Points +24
Healthy & tasteful brunch - Edit
The food was really good and fresh, “satisfying sandwich” was one of the best dishes we had. Great service.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Healthy food
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veda36
Points +274
Great Ambiance, ok food - Edit
The ambiance of Cultivate Cafe was impressive, and the service was good. The food, however, was just ok. It wasn’t quite what I was expecting, especially for the price.
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Lakes
Points +44
Lovely atmosphere - Edit
Cultivate café is a plant-based restaurant that is quite elegant and pricey. I loved the decor of the place: lots of shelves filled with old books and comfortable, vintage looking chairs. I had a risotto, caviar, and olive oil cake. Everything tasted great though not astounding (I had even more flavourful and cheaper meals in Singapore). Still, for the experience, I would recommend this place. The food is pleasant and the atmosphere really lovely.
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Great atmosphere
Cons: Expensive
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EmilyHeins
Points +407
Upscale Food and Ambiance - Edit
Amazing elevated ambiance and food. Ordered pad thai and vegetable Tagine. Smoothies were delicious as well. Will be back to try more.
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adiventurousvegan
Points +403
Overrated pretentious place with poor service - Edit
My partner and I were excited to try this place out while visiting Singapore and were so disappointed. Given the price point, we were expecting fantastic food and service and were disappointed on both counts! We chose to go for lunch as we assumed nights may be busier. There were 2 other tables besides us, yet service was poor. I had to get up and go to the server to speak to him. The place was empty yet he didn't allow us to change our table- when I asked, his answer was "no, THIS is your table". He seemed to be functioning like a machine saying "sure, wonderful, great choice" to anything we said. When I asked about what we were ordering, he did not even indicate that the flavours of 2 of our dishes would be identical as they had the same tomato sauce base. All the food was bland. The smoothie was icy and tasteless as well. I've eaten in fantastic fine dining vegan restaurants in London. This one seemed like it was trying too hard without adequate experience.
Read moreI've had yummier vegan food in regular cafes and restaurants in Singapore. They also added a hummus to our bill when we'd not ordered it and there was no apology when I pointed that out - all we got was "oh sure, wonderful, I'll change that". Would not recommend. There are tons of non-vegan places that do better vegan food in Singapore. Hope they can get their act together in terms of service and food.
Pros: Vegan options
Cons: Expensive, Bland food , Poor service
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HappyPineappleKix
Points +1109
Very good food - Edit
Ambiance - very classy. Only bad thing was that the music felt a bit loud as we were sitting right under the speaker.
Read moreFood - it was good. I can’t say it was exceptional but it was definitely yummy. Very many options, so it was hard to choose from (not complaining though 😂).
My fav was the portobello mushroom and butterbean mash. And walnut and date MINI loaf 😅 the dessert was so tiny! Delicious but could have been much bigger.
Cheese plate was also amazing!
Pros: Fully vegan , Lovely service
Cons: Pricey
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IsabelleLim
Points +16
Service - Edit
Was usher by this guy hugo. Sat us into their in house bar without knowing he is under staff hence no one served us for a pretty long time.
Read moreHe himself didnt bother to check back on us i believe he need more training as a general manager.
But other than that the atmosphere was great and a big thanks to anabelle if i spell her name correctly
Thank you for making our drinks!
Pros: Atmosphere is good, Annabelle is good, Music is great
Cons: General manager doesnt care about his staff welfar, General manager hugo dont follow up after ushering, General manager hugo dont seem to be experience
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