Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Pizza
International
Organic
Salad bar
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Gluten-free
Honey
Breakfast

Restaurant serving an international menu in a colonial-style setting. Dishes may include Pad Thai, raw organic beet earth bowl, smoked onion & asparagus risotto, and a vegan cheese platter. Signature cocktails, organic wine, and cold-pressed organic juice available. Also offers a wide selection of whisky. GMO free Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm.


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29 Reviews

First Review by BlankSpace

MaggieT

Points +44

Vegan
22 Sep 2024

Just blown away

Run here!!
Don’t walk!!
Fabulous vegan menu!
Gotta come back cause I need one of those desserts!!

Pros: Variety of menu choices , Very cool place , The service is phenomenal! We love Rozie!!

Carlo05

Points +116

Vegan
29 May 2024

Great food and atmosphere

The restaurant is very sophisticated and the food tastes fantastic.
The staff is super friendly and caring

Pros: Taste, Atmosphere , Decor

DrLorraine

Points +594

Mostly Veg
06 May 2024

Singular in Singapore

Extensive menu option and lovely vegan desserts.
The sea salt brownie was too dry for my taste.

Pros: Fresh juices , Variety vegan

joparekh

Points +144

Mostly Veg
19 Apr 2024

Amazing

The set up is incredible. Back in colonial time without the arrogance

The food is great and interesting

Loved it 😍

Pros: Deco, Food, Service

LionelRoudaut

Points +43

Vegan
10 Mar 2024

Cozy and warm ambiance

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.

Upon 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

JohanMatton

Points +156

Vegan
19 Feb 2024

Gluten free, extremely expensive and Random😄

99% Vegan - unfortunately they service Cow milk to the coffee...

The 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

Leo27

Points +1130

Vegan
13 Feb 2024

Great vegan place in Singapore

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!

Pros: Nice Service , Yummi food, Extensive menu

Cons: Expensive

filippodibari

Points +1389

Vegan
11 Feb 2024

Good but slow. Very slow service

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

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-11

ViennaVegan

Points +1528

Vegan
11 Feb 2024

Excellent food in a beautiful setting

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.

thetravelingvegan

Points +1171

Vegan
10 Jan 2024

Vegan fine dining Singapore

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!

flocitygirl

Points +1522

Vegan
17 Nov 2023

High standards

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.

Everything 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

northmatt

Points +48

Vegan
16 Nov 2023

Fine Dining Vegan

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!

Pros: Menu selection, Ambiance, Service

JulesDcks

Points +517

Vegan
30 Jul 2023

Incredible vegan restaurant

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.
Yes 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

marcothyme

Points +108

Vegan
12 Jun 2023

Price Doesn't Match the Taste

Perhaps the Organic Potato Mixed Vegetable Tagine could be much less sweet

Pros: The cheese plater 👍, The sandwich 👍

Cons: Too expensive, The manager was Resistance to feedback / defensiv, Same herbs garnished on several dishes

Ann-KathrinBiber

Points +2569

Vegan
17 May 2023

Super fancy

Very pretty environment ❤️ cheese platter ist super yummy

iokan

Points +1776

Vegan
07 May 2023

Great, but not worth the money

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.

Based 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

aprilanncute

Points +152

Vegan
08 Mar 2023

Fresh AF vegan dishes

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 😂

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-08

Pros: Fresh vegan food, Healthy

Cons: Expensive

chrysaloo

Points +81

Vegan
28 Jan 2023

ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE

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

Pros: Biggest menu ever & 100% Gluten free! , Delicious & healthy , Amazing service and gorgeous vintage interior

vegankuntz

Points +1325

Herbivore
19 Jan 2023

Cultivate Cafe (Singapore)

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.

Pros: Exquisite vegan food

KadiHarmon

Points +8081

Vegan
05 Dec 2022

Fancy!

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!

I’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.

bondd44

Points +38

Vegan
27 Nov 2022

Fresh and inviting

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.

The 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

NofarMann

Points +28

Vegan
13 Nov 2022

Healthy & tasteful brunch

The food was really good and fresh, “satisfying sandwich” was one of the best dishes we had. Great service.

Pros: Fully vegan, Healthy food

veda36

Points +274

Vegan
12 Nov 2022

Great Ambiance, ok food

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.

Lakes

Points +44

Vegan
20 Sep 2022

Lovely atmosphere

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.

Pros: Everything is vegan, Great atmosphere

Cons: Expensive

EmilyHeins

Points +407

Vegan
16 Sep 2022

Upscale Food and Ambiance

Amazing elevated ambiance and food. Ordered pad thai and vegetable Tagine. Smoothies were delicious as well. Will be back to try more.

adiventurousvegan

Points +403

Vegan
31 Jul 2022

Overrated pretentious place with poor service

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.

I'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

HappyPineappleKix

Points +1119

Vegan
28 Jul 2022

Very good food

Ambiance - very classy. Only bad thing was that the music felt a bit loud as we were sitting right under the speaker.

Food - 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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