September Coffee is a charming Korean-inspired specialty coffee shop located at 258 South Bridge Road in Chinatown, created by the team behind the popular June Coffee in Joo Chiat. Drawing inspiration from renowned cafe scenes in South Korea and Thailand, this aesthetically pleasing establishment offers a harmonious blend of natural elements with minimalist design, featuring potted plants and wooden furniture that create a captivating, super chill atmosphere. The spacious, airy cafe serves an exclusive brunch and fusion menu alongside specialty coffees and refreshing drinks infused with local flavors, including popular items like strawberry matcha latte, pistachio desserts, and sesame seed iced coffee. Operating as a walk-ins only venue (no reservations) Tuesday-Thursday 11:30am-8:30pm, Friday-Saturday 11:30am-9pm, and Sunday 11:30am-5pm (closed Mondays), September Coffee continues to draw significant crowds even after two years, with waiting times reaching up to 90 minutes. Rated 4.5/5 on TripAdvisor with an active social media following of over 5,000 Instagram followers, this establishment has become a beloved destination for those seeking quality coffee and ambience in Singapore's historic Chinatown district.
It is a terrible experience. I ordered a vegetarian meal but I ate a piece of meat in fried mushroom. When I asked the staff there, she said she would come to the chef to check. When she came back, she granted it is a mushroom. I have been vegetarian for 20 years and I know what mushroom tastes like. I highly doubted that so I wanted to see it again, but she already threw it😅 OK now I lost the evidence and I will never know the truth. I will never come to this restaurant. Be careful if you insist to eat here. Hope you won't eat something "weird".
TRALOG
Walking into September Coffee, you immediately notice the calming vibe. Soft music hums in the background, and the café is surprisingly spacious, thoughtfully arranged to accommodate both solo visitors and small groups. It felt like the perfect place to slow down and enjoy a quiet afternoon.
But before you get too comfortable, make sure to look for the “Wait to be Seated” sign—it’s tucked down so low that it’s easy to miss. I almost walked straight in and found a seat myself. What made it even more amusing was that instead of coming to the entrance to greet us, the server simply waved us over from the back of the café, then pointed us to a table. It wasn’t unfriendly, but it definitely wasn’t the warm welcome you might expect from a cozy spot like this.
Since I was just hopping between cafes that day, I decided to keep it light and ordered the Tiger Prawn Mantou. It sounded promising with tiger prawn, garlic mayonnaise, fried shallots, ikura, and a mini mantou. When it arrived, it looked like a dream—the mantou was perfectly fluffy, like a little cloud. The seasoning was on point too; savory, garlicky, and satisfying. The only real disappointment? The tiger prawn itself was almost nonexistent. You couldn’t see it, and you definitely couldn’t taste it. It felt more like an idea of tiger prawn rather than the real thing.
To wash it down, I had an Iced Sesame Latte (No Coffee)—essentially a non-dairy sesame cream with sesame milk. This turned out to be a highlight. The drink was smooth, rich with nutty sesame flavor, and thankfully not overly sweet, making it easy to sip and enjoy without feeling heavy.
All in all, September Coffee has a lovely atmosphere and a lot of potential. I would definitely come back for the drinks and the space, maybe just with more tempered expectations when it comes to the food.
Positive Reviews
David Wee
Came here to try their sesame latte and Iced Vanilla latte. I must say is one of the better ones that I have ever tried before.
Did not wait long for the food even though it was full house inside. The entire place was pretty small with only 12 tables. But it do gives the cosy and relaxing vibes. A good place to chill but there is time limitation to stay.
A friendly note to those new comers intend to patronised this cafe. There is a QR code at the main entrance. You are expected to scan it and wait for your name to be called in.
Overall I have no issue with their foods. Tasty and the steak was done to what I have ordered.
Ryan Tan
A delightful croissant of purple yam,
A zesty lemon pistachio, a delicious jam.
Oh, September Coffee, a treat for the eye,
With pastries so lovely, they make spirits fly!
The yam croissant arrived, a purple delight,
Flaky and sweet, a magnificent sight.
A strawberry matcha, a beautiful brew,
And a latte with art, a joy for me and you.
The mushroom pasta? Well, it was alright,
But the sweet treats were truly a delectable sight!
Wai Wai
All the food was great. I especially enjoyed the sesame latte! This was my second visit, and it definitely won’t be the last. I went around 1pm and, as expected, there was a long queue, the place is usually busy, but it’s worth the wait!
bigbackdiariess
a decent and lively cafe situated in the heartlands of chinatown!
upon our arrival, we had to grab a queue number since it was a public holiday, and a queue is inevitable. we waited around 30-40 mins before getting the cue that it was our turn.
as we entered the cafe, it was quite packed as expected, but i was surprised at how it was not super noisy and disrupting. after my friend and i placed our orders, it came pretty quickly. i would estimate around a good 10-15 mins!
we ordered iced black sesame latte, iced espresso latte, crab linguine and smoked salmon sammie. the drinks were well made, i could taste the bold sesame and espresso flavours! however, the crab linguine did not stand out to me that much, not a bad dish, just average.
overall, my experience here was a good one, fast service, cozy environment and smooth order process! i might be back if i'm ever in the area again :)
SY Oh
I suggest arriving at 1130am to beat the queue. The cafe has a nice ambience despite locating along the bustling South Bridge Road. Gula melaka white coffee lined with coconut flakes was pretty good. We really enjoyed the crab linguine as well. We topped off the meal with some mini prawn mantous.
