Yes; one reviewer specifically noted plenty of parking space nearby.

Can you host a private event here?

Yes; the cafe accommodated a last-minute event and handled the setup and catering with professionalism.

What coffee do they serve?

Dark Matter Coffee. Reviewers highlight their black coffee, cappuccino, and whipped coffee.

The October Cafe

Updated 2026-07-06 · 2,606 reviewed · 432 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(17) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Verified

Pet-Friendly CafesAesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes

Services: Pet-Friendly Cafes, Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes
Reviews: 17

What recent reviews say

The October Cafe delivers consistent warmth through careful cooking and genuine hospitality. Coffee, curries, croissants, and noodles earn repeated praise; staff (especially owner Pearly Tan and her mother Geraldine) connect with guests personally. One pasta dish fell short on portion and texture, but that's a rare dent in an otherwise solid track record.

Praised for

cozy, warm ambience
high-quality food and pastries
friendly, attentive staff and owner
good value for quality

Watch-outs

inconsistent pasta portions and execution

cozy-ambiancefriendly-staffinstagrammable-decorfresh-pastriesgood-valueconsistent-qualitygood-for-groups

Best for: Families and friends seeking quiet coffee, curry, and pastries in a welcoming, Instagram-worthy setting.

Think twice if: One reviewer had trouble with a carbonara dish (watery, too little noodle), so pasta may warrant checking the kitchen's consistency.

Strengths

greenhouse-like natural-light interior with plants and glass
owner and mother cook many dishes in-house
mutton curry and coffee are customer favorites
affordable pricing despite upscale ambience

Worth knowing

Owner Pearly Tan and her mother Geraldine prepare food in-house
Dark Matter Coffee supplied
Beef noodles priced at RM12.90
Staff accommodated a last-minute event with professionalism
Mutton curry named as the best seller

What reviews say by service

Pet-Friendly Cafes: No review mentions pets or pet-friendliness; category designation is not evidenced in review text.
Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes: Reviewers consistently praise the light-filled interior with live plants, glass walls, and overall aesthetic appeal as a beautiful, calming space.

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.45 average across the 116 pet-friendly cafes businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 6% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method

Star rating 73

Review volume 55

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 73

Profile completeness 50

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Is there parking?: Yes; one reviewer specifically noted plenty of parking space nearby.
Can you host a private event here?: Yes; the cafe accommodated a last-minute event and handled the setup and catering with professionalism.
What coffee do they serve?: Dark Matter Coffee. Reviewers highlight their black coffee, cappuccino, and whipped coffee.

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