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Synonymous with its name, Cups N Canvas is all about the harmony of art and coffee, in a café-studio setting coupled with elements of fun, vibrancy and homeliness. Its name was born out of an artist’s personal experience, where he often finds himself late at night, surrounded with empty cups of coffee around his work table while furiously painting away on a canvas due for submission.
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Opening Hours
Mon
Closed
Tue - Thu
09:30 - 21:30
Fri - Sat
09:30 - 23:00
Sun
10:00 - 17:00
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Nestled along Prinsep Street, a little walk further down from Selegie Center is artsy cafe Cups n Canvas. The place is located within walking distance of SMU/SOTA/NAFA, which makes it a good place for students to relax for the afternoon. The cafe also has wifi and there are power points available, though limited. Prices here for the food are in the 10s range, while drinks are in the standard cafe range ($4-$7+).The menu also offers a good variety of coffees and there are the western mains alongside an all-day breakfast menu (not available 12-2pm on weekdays).Sweet Potato Latte ($4.80)The purple sweet potato latte is one of the cafe's signatures. Milky, with sweet potato bits and a pretty purple colour, the drink is just the right sweetness. The sweet potato flavour is evident in a subtle manner, but personally, I found it a bit too milky. Full of sweet potato flavour, but also subdued because of the mild nature of the flavour. It is definitely worth a try though, especially for goguma lovers.Latte and MochaThe coffees here are on par with most other cafes' standards too.Eggs Ben-AddictWe went with the Eggs Ben-Addict on Bagel for all-day breakfast. 1 yolk was done right, while the other was slightly overcooked. Nevertheless, this was up to par in flavour and the bagel had a sufficiently soft interior to mop up the yolk.Grilled Fish with wedges and sauteed mushroomsFrom the mains, the grilled fish served with crisp wedges and sauteed mushrooms was not bad. The accompanying sauce made it slightly more interesting. Though why there is that straight orange thing sticking out, I am not sure nor know what it is.The staff are also friendly too. They greeted warmly on both occasions that I visited. This is one more of those cafes that is more than its hipster facade, with food that can match up to its hip factor. The same can hardly be said for a good lot of the newer joints that have sprouted up recently. Despite the competitive cafe scene, Cups n Canvas has withstood the test so far and rightly so. For the full review, read http://herpenandfork.blogspot.sg/2014/11/cups-n-canvas-brunch-and-coffee-in.html
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Full Cups N Canvas review here: http://ivanteh-runningman.blogspot.sg/2014/05/cups-n-canvas.htmlBorn from an imaginative creativity, Cups N Canvas is a combination cafe and art studio, where you can satisfy your soul with painting, and your stomach with decent food. Located in a refurbished shophouse, Cups N Canvas channels a tinge of history for patrons.The ambience at Cups N Canvas is great, because the cafe is thoughfully laid out, with dining and artwork sections. The artwork already help give the place a fun, playful, vibrant feel, and the quirky furniture aids the artsy appearance. Medium level lighting, high ceilings, and cool air conditioned interior means comfortable dining, and you can easily spot the old shophouse facade just behind the kitchen counter.Service at Cups N Canvas is decent. Staff are friendly and polite, but ordering and payment is self-service, although orders will be served to you. You can also request to paint here, and there are specific times set aside just for artists to paint. However, it seems that painting is the only option of artwork available here.Food at Cups N Canvas revolves around brunch, light bites and snacks. They have some unique items on the menu, but the scope is generally limited to breakfast items, salads, sandwiches and pasta. Portions are decent sized, and prices are average for a cafe. Food is generally somewhat tasty, but with cheap / frozen ingredients.Ever had a Sweet Potato Latte (SGD $4.80)? This unique purple / violet hued drink is a non-caffeinated beverage taht is rich and thick with the taste of sweet potato. Goes down smooth, and the small grains of mashed sweet potato at the bottom are yummy.The PK Duck Sandwich (SGD $10.90) is a tribute to the Chinese Bejing Peking Duck. Slices of smoky, savoury roasted duck, marinated in an orange and hoisin sauce, topped with fresh Japanese cucumbers, served on a warm, soft, fluffy, ciabatta bread. Topped with melted mozzarella cheese and a chinese style cracker, this dish is excellent, big on taste. I only wish the duck was more substantial, or they gave more slices.The Iced Cucumber Mint Tea (SGD $5.80) is a perfect summer beverage for those hot days. Fresh diced cucumber and a balanced blend of iced tea, garnished with a mint leaf, this drink is cooling, refreshing, and the perfect thirst quencher.
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It's time for some nice breakfast/brunch to start off your weekend morning! This time round I visited Cups and Canvas. Centrally located just after Orchard near the Selegie area, this is the cosy cafe to be in especially if you are into the arts. The café also hosts art painting sessions and so if you are interested in this kind of art jamming café, do consider dropping by.We were there in on one weekend morning for breakfast and there was already a crowd gathered in the café. Wow Singaporeans do wake up early huh? Or perhaps they are tourists from nearby budget hotels ^^Immediately upon setting foot into the café, I fell in love with the settings and the atmosphere of the café. Laid back and tastefully decorated by the colorful paintings, this café exude a lively happy vibe. I love the artsy feel of Cups and Canvas. The ordering area. http://static1.sg.orstatic.com/UserPhoto/photopending/0/M3/004D80B03B8E271F7EFFFFc.jpg?1401101253Ordering is self-service and payment is done on the spot. Food will be delivered to you thereafter. No service charge. More lovely paintings around to keep you in an uplifted mood. The cafe has a wide variety of painting and drawing classes for children and adults, usually held on this side of the cafe. When there are no classes, this side will be opened up for customers.Here’s our order:Sweet Potato Latte $4.80.I have not expected and was pleasantly surprised when the Sweet Poato Latte turned out to be purple in color. The only time I have ever tasted Sweet Potato Latte was in Korea where the cafes there served this drink and theirs has always been brown in color and much like any coffee. So I was like “WOW! So Pretty!!” Especially with the latte art on it, I was smitten by this pretty violet. Taste? It was superb and by far the best Sweet Potato Latte I ever had. First time that I actually tasted sweet potato chewy bits, pureed with steam milk. Caffeine free, this drink was thick and aromatic and tasted just like sweet potato. I have to say theirs tasted better than Korea’s version.I adore Salmon and so without hesitation, ordered the Chef's Special- Smoked Salmon Sandwich $13.90.Turns out to be good! The bread was light and crispy and was spread with salmon, mayonnaise sauce, lettuces, onions, capers-spread and greens. Love the sandwich!! Simple and yummy. All Day Breakfast: Eggs Ben-Addict $14.90.Packed with homemade Hollandaise Sause ( the yellowish sauce you see is an emulsion of egg yolk and liquid butter), honey ham, poached egg,bagel, tomato and greens. Looks yummy. Taste not bad but a bit too bland. We suspected the chef forgot to add in salt but we managed to add in our own spices. They are located just a short walk of 10-15mins from The Cathay.
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One of the nicer cafes around which serves good and real food. Cafe hopping time on a weekday, three hungry girls are there to feast!!! The lunch special entitles you to a free drink with any pasta ordered. We had the Olive Room (olives and mushroom), Red Hot Chic, Greeno Pesto (basil and chicken) plus a Egg Ben-Addict! We love the pasta, not too dry or soggy, it is just right, flavorful and springy. The eggs ben-addict was also gobbled up in minutes, just couldnt resist the goodness of the poached egg and ham. The unique Sweet Potato Latte is perfect for those who prefer caffaine free drinks! Pretty and purple, you can even taste the bits of sweet potato in the drink.
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Ever since hearing good reviews on the sweet potato latte from Cups n Canvas, I have been wanting to try it! So far I have only heard of this place selling this unique drink and I was so curious as to how the drink will taste like! The latte came in a pretty purple colour with a lovely art on it. The texture is so smooth and yummy. There are even real bits of sweet potato in it! Highly recommended drink here! ;)
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