It’s been nearly 18 months since we first visited Seven Cups in October 2013, back when Empire Damansara was empty, before this complex became a bustling building of cafes & boat noodles. Seven Cups itself has changed somewhat since then (Margaret Keane would now feel at home here), but it remains an inspiringly restorative haven with an authentic appeal.

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Seven Cups maintains a clear-eyed commitment to coffee – you’ll find a carefully curated selection of beans sourced from time to time from roasters such as The Coffee Collective of Copenhagen & Monk Bodhi Dharma of Melbourne, though the mainstay is Singapore’s Nylon Coffee Roasters, carving out a compelling exploration of the bright & bold world of coffee.

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Beverages to Beat the Heat

If you’re seeking spirited beverages to beat the heat, Seven Cups’ aged cold brew (RM12) & iced lime black brew (RM13) both hit some lively notes that may strike a chord with coffee enthusiasts who prefer their caffeine challengingly vibrant & untamed.

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Waffles

A similar sense of vitality & vivaciousness buoys Seven Cups’ recently introduced waffle selection, which partners the ubiquitous dessert with rich complements like Belgian semi-sweet choc mousse & strawberries macerated in balsamic vinegar (RM17), house-made lavender-infused blueberry compote (RM15), bananas with toasted almond flakes & fresh-ground coffee (RM16), or Ceylon cinnamon-infused sugar glaze with salted caramel ice cream (RM14).

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We like the texture of these waffles – relatively fluffy, crisp but not crunchy, as natural-tasting as a waffle gets. In the months ahead, Seven Cups also plans to launch an intriguing customisable affogato menu, partnering coffee & Inside Scoop ice cream (in flavours like chocolate cookie dough & strawberry cheesecake, now all available here) with choices of sprinklings.

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Location and Contact Details

Seven Cups

G-25, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8

Tel: 03 40650037

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See Also: Sevencups at Empire Damansara: Restaurant Review