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The October Cafe

Updated 2026-08-12 · 2,774 reviewed · 476 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(17) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The October Cafe
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Aesthetic / Instagrammable Cafes, Tea Houses & Traditional Tea Cafes, Brunch & All-Day Dining 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
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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 4.42 average across the 104 aesthetic / instagrammable cafes businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 8% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Ranking Method
Star rating 73
Review volume 55
Review recency 99
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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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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Last updated 2026-08-12