This petite café-and-nail-salon duo used to be located at the charming Robertson Walk, but has since moved to The Cathay. Occupying the sixth floor of the newly revamped mall, finding it can prove quite the challenge, as it’s tucked away in a corner next to the lobby of The Cathay Residences.
A Slow Cup offers a slice of quiet in the day, while it’s still relatively undiscovered, that is. Think of it as a major upgrade from the boyfriend benches outside women’s clothing stores. Here, guests can grab coffee, matcha, or light bites while waiting for their companions to be done with their nail appointment at the adjacent Painted Nail Bar.
A regular white coffee starts at $6, and the joint also offers more unique beverages like its signature Slow Einspanner ($7.50), milky oolong ($6) and the ever-popular strawberry matcha ($8.50). Coffee blends are courtesy of the popular local brand Flip Coffee Roasters, while the selection of handmade pastries changes up from time to time based on a roster of artisanal bakers that the café features by the season.
Best of all, pawrents are allowed to lounge around with their furkids, provided they’re safely tucked into a pram or carrier. And if you’re not in a hurry, why not schedule a nail appointment for yourself? Painted Nail Bar’s signature Terra Gel Manicure starts at $80 and uses Japanese Presto Gel for a durable finish.