October Coffee. Peak Vista — Restaurant in Borneo

I used to frequent this cafe back when I lived in Malaysia, but today’s visit was disappointing. The cafe closes at 6 PM, and I arrived at 5:31 PM to get a coffee takeaway, only to be told by the (most likely) lead barista lady that the last order was at 5:30 PM and the coffee machine had already been cleaned and turned off. Fair enough. Not wanting to go home empty-handed, I decided to get a cake and asked for a recommendation, but the response I got from the same lady was, "ikut mana yang kau suka la"! Fine. I chose a tiramisu (which, to be fair, was delicious) and a locally-made canned drink. I then asked if they could make something that didn't need the coffee machine like plain tea for me to take away as well, but again, the lead barista gave a stern "no" (the other two staff members were friendly, however). I suggested they update their Google listing or website to show that last orders are at 5:30 PM. Instead of acknowledging the feedback, the lead barista just pointed to a handwritten note on this on their blackboard. But how is that useful if you have to be there first to see it? The impression I get was that they just could not wait for me to leave so they could close up and go home. This is such a let-down, but that said, I won’t let this experience ruin my trip home. There are plenty of great cafes in KK to explore, so I’ll avoid October for now and try...

As the name suggest, its a cafe. Run like a family business, and thus one cannot expect a 5-star service. And yet, Vista Cafe has its unique appeal.

The menu is not super extensive but it has everyone's daily favorites. The family and I went to this place for weekday dinner (lunch too). We were not disappointed. We had the Fish Head Noodle Soup, Japanese-styled Beef Rice, Laksa, Sotong-Kangkong, etc. These were priced reasonably. For example, the Fish Head Noodle Soup was priced RM15 (2019). We were surprised with a small fruit-dessert bowls.

There were also other patrons to Vista Cafe that evening, and the atmosphere reminded us of a Malaysian-Chinese Restaurant in Melbourne. It is a nice quite place to dine in...

I had an amazing experience at Oktober Cafe in Sabah, Malaysia! The ambiance is cozy yet modern, and the service was impeccable.

I sampled a variety of drinks—the classic latte was velvety smooth, the hazelnut iced latte offered a perfect blend of nutty sweetness and refreshing chill, and the hand drip coffee was brewed to perfection. The smoked salmon crosssaint was a delightful treat, balancing savory and fresh flavors beautifully.

Overall, a 5-star experience that I can’t wait to relive. Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking to enjoy great coffee and...