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8TH SEPTEMBER CAFÉ @Jalan Damai (KLCC)

Updated 2026-09-29 · 3,131 reviewed · 738 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(17) 75 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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8TH SEPTEMBER CAFÉ @Jalan Damai (KLCC)
Location
Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur
Services
Specialty Coffee, Cafe, Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Reviews
17
Best for
Families seeking post-swim coffee, remote workers, and brunch seekers valuing friendly service.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-29).

What do recent reviews say?

The café delivers consistent praise for its handcrafted drinks, particularly the salted ice latte, alongside a flexible menu spanning Asian and Western comfort food, pasta, and vegan options. Staff including head barista Nat and chef Nurul build a warm, unhurried space that appeals equally to families, remote workers, and post-swim visitors; pricing holds steady as fair for the quality received.

Praised for
  • excellent coffee drinks like salted ice latte
  • cosy, relaxing atmosphere
  • friendly, attentive staff
  • strong food menu with Asian and Western options
  • reasonable prices
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Best for: Families seeking post-swim coffee, remote workers, and brunch seekers valuing friendly service.

What are they good at?

  • Head barista Nat's signature salted ice latte
  • experienced baristas and chef-led kitchen
  • mixed Asian and Western menu with vegan options
  • family and work-friendly location

Worth knowing

  • Head barista Nat
  • Chef Nurul
  • Signature drink: salted ice latte
  • Staff: Jasleen
  • Specialities include tomyam pasta penne, aglio olio, butter cake, biscoff spanish latte
  • Located inside Finn's Swimming Centre

What reviews say by service

Specialty Coffee
Salted ice latte praised consistently; head barista Nat consistently named for quality craft.
Brunch & All-Day Cafes
Strong mixed menu with tomyam pasta penne, aglio olio, and nasi lemak; cosy setting draws families and daytime visitors.
Dessert & Bakery Cafes
Butter cake, cake slices, and pastries noted as delicious at reasonable prices.
Tea Houses & Matcha
Strawberry matcha and biscoff spanish latte offered alongside coffee drinks.
Study & Work-Friendly Cafes
Reviewers mention reading books and online meetings; relaxed vibe supports focus work.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.38 average across the 537 specialty coffee businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 12% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 70
Review volume 55
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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FAQ

What is the signature drink?
The salted ice latte, made by head barista Nat, is the most praised drink across reviews.
Where exactly is the café located?
Inside Finn's Swimming Centre on Jalan Damai, Kampung Datuk Keramat, Kuala Lumpur.
Are there vegan options?
Yes, reviewers mention vegan menu items are available.

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Last updated 2026-09-29