Artistry opens at 9am on weekends, great for pet-owners looking for a breakfast nook. The outdoor tables are great for a meal with your fur kids in tow, and while roaming space is limited, the attentive staff are known to offer water to dogs. Artistry excels in their hearty offerings. Humans will not go wrong with the much raved about Chilli Crab Burger ($25). Expect a crisp brown shell of blue swimmer crab meat, served with chilli crab sauce that packs just the right amount of heat. Or keep it classic with the Triple Cheese Sandwich ($12) and the Big Breakfast ($22), which Burpple Tastemaker Jean Kao says comes with fried kale chips and fried potato puffs. Come hungry!
Avg Price: $25 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Jean Kao
Despite the many openings throughout the years, we know we can still rely on Artistry, where food and coffee are both spot on. Indoor seating is limited, so swing by this cafe cum casual art gallery early to be seated in the comforts of air-conditioning, otherwise be prepared to sit outdoors. As always, our recommended eating plan is for a group of four to share two mains, so that you still have stomach space for dessert. You won't go wrong with the popular Artistry Chilli Crab Burger ($25) that sees a ridiculously generous patty of blue swimmer crab meat served with a heap of fries and a bowl of irresistible chilli crab sauce to dunk everything in. The crowd-pleasing Potato Hash and Scrambled Eggs ($20) that comes with silky scrambled eggs, surprisingly crisp kale and bacon, and little fried potato balls is another great option to share. If there's only one item your stomach has space for, let it be the PB&J French Toast ($14). Expect a generous slather of smooth peanut butter smeared in between two pillowy slices of brioche, topped with vanilla bean ice cream, mixed berry coulis and a scattered bed of speculoos cookie soil. Wash it down with a cup of their excellent Flat White ($5) or Gibraltar ($5), a double shot of espresso with just a bit of milk.
Avg Price: $25 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Marc T.
You will find no beef, melted cheese or onions in the famed Artistry Chilli Crab Burger ($25). Instead, what you will find is a breaded crab cake generously stuffed full of blue swimmer crabmeat with two sundried tomato buns and a generous serving of luscious chilli crab sauce served on the side. How you want to eat this is entirely up to you, but we recommend dunking your shoestring fries into the chilli crab sauce and getting some of it on your burger. Unconventional, and so, so good. We're confident declaring that this is one of the best renditions of our iconic local dish. Bring your friends and make a brunch gathering out of it!
Photo by Burppler Riche Ngo
If there's only time to visit one cafe from this guide, it has to be Artistry, where both food and coffee are excellent. Swing by this cafe cum casual art gallery with a group of friends for brunch, or for coffee and a sweet bite. For a group of four, we recommend sharing two mains to save space for dessert. On a cool day, sit alfresco and relax on the black and white porch. Order the famed Artistry Chilli Crab Burger ($25) that sees a ridiculously generous patty of blue swimmer crab meat. It comes with a heap of fries and a bowl of irresistible chili crab sauce to dunk everything in. Another standout is the Potato Hash and Scrambled Eggs ($20) — a light plate of silky scrambled eggs, surprisingly crisp kale and bacon, and little fried potato balls. After digging into the savouries, you must have the PB&J French Toast ($14). Expect peanut butter smeared in between two pillowy slices of brioche, vanilla bean ice cream topped with mixed berry coulis and a scattered bed of speculoos cookie soil. Be sure to get every component in one forkful, and pair it with a cup of their excellent Flat White ($5) or Gibraltar ($5), a double-shot of espresso with just a bit of milk.
Avg price: $25 per person
Photo by Burpple Tastemaker Julius Lim
It's probably no surprise that Artistry's PB&J French Toast ($14) is on the list. Thick slices of brioche French toast are stuffed with peanut butter and raspberry jam, drizzled with maple syrup and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a tart mixed berry compote. Grab and smear, dip and spread. Aim to get a bit of everything (especially the speculoos crumble) in a single bite. You're guaranteed a massive flavour and texture party in your mouth. This one, you'd want all to yourself.
This part-art-gallery-part-cafe has made big waves in the cafe scene, and not just 'cos they serve great brunch and coffee. Artistry also provides creatives with a platform to debut their work through exhibitions, performances, talks or events that never fail to entertain. Fans of Artistry's food would be pleased to know they've extended their opening hours, making it possible to squeeze in that morning cuppa at 9am (an hour earlier than before), and also grab some sliders ($18) after work from their brand new dinner menu (till 9.30pm)! Choose from 8 different flavours like Angus Beef & Bacon, or Lamb Tzatziki, and wash them down with a couple of drinks after a long day. For dessert, don't miss their notorious PB&J French toast ($14)!
Artistry is keeping their doors open this festive season, serving CNY-inspired dishes that sound awesome. Think Chilli Crab Burger, Cheesy Chicken & Bak Kwa Burger, and an intriguing Buttermilk & Bourbon Vanilla Panna Cotta in Mandarin Orange Yoghurt Soup! *18-20 Feb: 9.30am - 3.00pm
Tastemaker Veronica Phua puts it so aptly, "Two thick yet lightly fluffy pancakes are so generously filled with blueberries and ricotta cheese bits, every mouthful is absolute heaven. As if that is not enough, three pieces of crisp bacon add a savory dimension to what is already wow". Finish off with their wonderful coffee, and you've got the perfect brunch. Sit outside if the weather is nice!
You'll almost always get a perfect cup of coffee here. Order a roast beef or turkey ham ciabatta to go with it. Sit outside if the sun is kind!
Artistry is known for being a happening hotspot for arts events. It's where budding artists share their work, and aspiring artistes take the stage at night. This is probably the only cafe you could get service from a "cute angmoh" ; ) Remember to give him a pat on the back for his passion to support the local arts scene, and of course, for serving gorgeous cups of coffee.
Veronica Phua puts it so aptly, 'Two thick yet lightly fluffy pancakes are so generously filled with blueberries and ricotta cheese bits, every mouthful is absolute heaven. As if that is not enough, three pieces of crisp bacon add a savory dimension to what is already wow'. Finish off with their wonderful coffee, and you've got the perfect brunch. Sit outside if the weather is nice! Photo by Veronica Phua.
