Co-op Cafe

Just ok. The staff has been rude at times. Plus they decide to close at random times and there is a waiting time of at least 15 minutes before you get mains such as fried chicken and fish. If you're in a hurry, best to head to canteen B which is nearby. That said the pricing is good and options aren't bad either.

The food is good but I have a few issues with this cafe: 1. I think it’s kinda ironic that they use plastic for all their utensils and “plates” but charge extra when you ask for a carrier when you order food to go. 2. It’s almost always very difficult to find a table there. Is there a way to, perhaps, ensure that people using the tables in the area are there to actually have their meals, especially during lunch hour? I notice that there’re a lot of students here studying, using their laptops, having group discussions without ordering food DURING lunch hours. I’m sorry but there’re plenty of study areas and group discussion areas in NTU for students so there shouldn’t be a need for SO MANY students to cramp here and study in this area.

Get the carbonara ($5.50), which is delicious and filling. Unlike what the other reviewers mentioned, I got my food almost instantly, like, in less than a minute. I'm wondering if it's microwaved.

The woman with the hijab (usually taking orders at the counter) seriously needs to work on her customer service skills. Incredibly rude. I'm polite when ordering, but she always rolls her eyes at me and I can't figure out why? Another thing - they need to do somthing about the long lines. It's been going on for YEARS now. Can't you guys come up with a better system by now? My friends and I would waste an hour just waiting in line during lunch (we would've gone elsewhere if there were other eateries open, but this was the only one open at that time). At least allow us to pay using card OR have a better system (more cooks, or come up with a system with less cooking time?). The food always takes really long to prep. You KNOW there are so many students waiting. There HAS to be a way to lower the waiting time. Food quality isn't that great either. Several times the chicken chop wasn't cooked well. Had to throw it away to avoid food poisoning. Then I'd end up just eating some junk from the vending machine in the end.

Food is fine, cutlery and and even unlimited tissues (!!!). But they only accept cash for payment (at least as of pandemic times), which is just ridiculous! I understand it could be financially beneficial for the store, but who carries cash today, especially around your work/study place??? Luckily someone helped me exchange their cash to an e-transfer, so i could eat. I mean since you simply can't buy food at a cafe - why would I rate more than 2 stars?

Service is terrible! It’s ridiculous to wait for coffee for 10 minutes, especially that all the students are coming during breaks to grab a coffee. Drinks and food should be served separately.

Carbonara $5.50 Just order this Creamy and tasty Got ham and mushroom. Tom Yum Pasta($5.50) Once again, a recommendation by NTU that did NOT meet my tastisfying foodventure.? Al dente spaghetti with 3 bouncy prawn, 3 clams & 3 soft chewy sotong ring. Everything is fine, the spiciness level is appropriate, the Tom Yum flavour is barely acceptable and a tad bit salty. But I feel it lacks some authenticness in it. Hazelnut $4.50 Strong coffee taste with smooth milk and Hazelnut syrup. Place is halal, so is safe for Muslims.

Food is good but selection always changes without any notice. Was expecting to grab pasta on many occasions and made my way down to the cafe, only to find out that they are not open or don't serve mains. They do have social media but rarely updates, then what is the point? Prices of mains were also raised by $1 with effect from last month.