I first visited September Coffee at its old South Bridge Road space, a small cafe that many in the area enjoyed for its coffee and food. When the cafe moved to Craig Road, I was curious to see what had changed and what remained the same.
Returning to its new space, I wanted to remember the details that made the original location special while discovering how September Coffee had grown.
From 258 South Bridge Road to a Bigger Room
A fun fact behind the restaurant is that its name comes from the owner’s birth month. The café began in September 2022. There’s something honest about that. No clever branding story, just a month that meant something to someone.
Its move from 258 South Bridge Road, near Chinatown MRT Station, to Craig Road in July 2026 marked a new chapter.
Inside September Coffee’s Craig Road Chapter
The new room is warmer than I expected. Timber walls, reddish-brown tiles, paper lamps hanging low enough to soften the light.
It’s more spacious, which was my first fear. Bigger rooms can lose the intimacy that made a place feel like yours. But someone thought about this one carefully, and it holds together.
A dog sat quietly under a table near the window. The place is pet-friendly, and it showed in the easy, unhurried mood of the room.
What’s On The September Coffee Menu
September Coffee’s menu goes beyond the usual cafe offerings, bringing together brunch favourites, Japanese-inspired mains and carefully crafted drinks. The selection feels designed for different occasions, whether you are stopping by for a casual meal, meeting friends, or ordering a few dishes to share.
With so many options across savoury mains, brunch plates and drinks, these were the dishes I chose to get a better sense of how September Coffee approaches its menu:
Fried Chicken French Toast: $19
Rosé Tonkatsu Udon: $25
Sake Asari Linguine: $23
Chicken Nanban Karaage: $12
The Fried Chicken French Toast with Pickled Japanese Cabbage
I had to order the Fried Chicken French Toast. It followed the café from the old location, so it carries some weight.
The toast was thick and dense, closer to bread pudding than the airy kind. Crisp fried chicken on top, a sweet-spicy sauce underneath, and pickled Japanese cabbage cutting through it all.
The pickles matter more than they sound. Without them, the whole thing would tip too rich. The chicken leaned a touch savoury, almost salty, though the sweetness pulled it back. It’s a big plate. Come hungry.
Rosé Tonkatsu Udon
The Rosé Tonkatsu Udon brought together creamy gochujang sauce, a crispy tonkatsu cutlet and Sanuki udon noodles.
The sauce coated the noodles well, while the soft texture of the udon balanced the richer flavours from the cutlet and cheese. The pickled shallots added a slight tang that helped cut through the creaminess, making this a satisfying Japanese-inspired pasta alternative in a cafe setting.
Sake Asari Linguine
The Sake Asari Linguine went the other way, cleaner and briny, built around clams. The cured ikura added small bursts of saltiness that worked well with the seafood notes. Between the two, I preferred the linguine for its cleaner finish and stronger seafood character.
Chicken Nanban Karaage On The Side
As for the side I chose, the Chicken Nanban Karaage delivered the kind of savoury-sweet flavours I enjoy in soy glazed wings, with a crisp coating that held onto the Japanese soy glaze well. The chicken remained tender inside, while the sesame seeds added a light nuttiness to each bite.
Paired with the tangy tartar sauce, the dish had enough balance to keep the fried chicken from feeling too heavy.
Coffee And Matcha Drinks At September Coffee
September Coffee’s drink selection goes beyond coffee classics, with creative options that are designed to pair alongside the food served at the cafe. From matcha creations to coffee-based drinks, each cup brings its own character to the table.
The Honey Cereal Matcha
The Honey Cereal Matcha felt like a fun take on a matcha drink. My first sip brought the bitterness of matcha, but it was softened by the sweetness of the honey whip and cereal oat milk underneath. The Honey Stars added a crunchy texture that made each sip feel slightly different.
I enjoyed it more after the first half, when the sweetness started to settle and the matcha flavour came through more clearly. It was an interesting mix of different natural elements, showing how the cafe turned simple ingredients into a drink with a playful twist.
The Black Sesame Latte
I also got the Black Sesame Latte, and it quickly became one of my favourites from the cafe. The nutty black sesame flavour came through first, with a slight sweetness that made it feel more like a crafted drink than a dessert.
I loved that the coffee still had a bit of acidity underneath, keeping the latte balanced without becoming too heavy. The drink also paired well with the more substantial dishes like the Fried Chicken French Toast on the menu.
Finding Your Way To September Coffee
For those planning a visit, the new Craig Road space is easy to reach and suited for both casual meals and catch-ups with friends. A few details to keep in mind before heading down:
The New Address: 8 Craig Road, #01-01, Singapore 089668
Find It Near: Tanjong Pagar, about a 5-minute walk
Hours: Tue-Thu 11:30am-7pm, Fri-Sat 11am-8:30pm, Sun 11am-6:30pm, closed Mon (last orders 45 minutes before close)
Reservation: None. Walk-ins only.
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The Measure Of A Café
After putting together this review article, I found that September Coffee’s identity comes through in the details, from the food served to the atmosphere of the space it has created.
My verdict is that the cafe succeeds when these elements come together, creating a place that feels considered from the menu to the setting, even making it a space worth capturing in a photo.
The old 258 South Bridge Road location may have been left behind, but the cafe has carried forward the elements that shaped its identity while creating something new at Craig Road.
