I was bored and wandering around, and when it got to noon, I wanted to have a simple meal, so I casually walked into this place. Although the name of this shop only has the word "Coffee," there are many types of food. Of course, they have coffee, but also tea, alcohol, desserts, salads, pasta, sandwiches, and more—it's quite overwhelming.
This time, I ordered the pork chop sandwich. To be honest, it's just an ordinary pork chop sandwich; it’s not bad, but it’s also not amazing. Considering the ambiance of the place, it doesn’t seem that worth it.
Overall, the environment in the shop is very nice, so if you're looking to comfortably enjoy a drink, it’s still a pretty good choice.
【Foodholic Niko @ Taipei】
"AW Cafe Wine Bistro" is located near Daan Station, about a 7-minute walk from Exit 4. It's a small space, but it’s a cozy coffee and wine bistro.
During breakfast and lunch, most customers enjoy brunch or light salads, but in the evening, it transforms into a bistro serving dinners like pasta, along with various appetizers.
The business is quite good, so if you want to dine here, it's recommended to make an online reservation in advance!
Chicken Leg Brunch $380
Includes chicken leg, two slices of toast, soft-boiled egg, mixed green salad, and fruit yogurt. This brunch is nutritionally balanced, with no highly processed foods, and I find the portion to be quite sufficient; a woman with a normal appetite should be satisfied. The toast seems to be sourdough, which has a hint of sourness that I personally don't particularly enjoy; the soft-boiled egg is good and doesn't fall apart; the dressing on the salad is quite refreshing, and the greens maintain their crispness; the fruit yogurt contains grapefruit, which is seasonal, and it seems to have honey added, which I really like! The thickness of the chicken leg is satisfying, with no chicken odor, a definite thumbs up!
Avocado and Seasonal Vegetable Salad $380
The salad is quite large, with generous portions of avocado, along with roasted zucchini, roasted pumpkin, and baby corn. If you want something healthy, this bowl should be filling enough, the only downside is that the zucchini is a bit bitter.
Fried Combo (Fries, Fried Oysters) $550
The fries seem to have truffle salt, which makes them a bit salty but delicious; they really keep you wanting more! The fried oysters are quite large, about 6 pieces, but they do have a slight seafood taste, and they taste better with ketchup.
Ice Cream Apple Pie $200
The vanilla ice cream is tasty, and the apple pie is generously filled with real ingredients, with a very crispy crust. I know it's definitely not good for weight gain, but I couldn’t stop eating it! (My friend said it has a cinnamon taste, but I thought it was fine.)
Basque Cheesecake $180
It’s a big and dense slice; it’s good, but not particularly surprising. If I could only choose one dessert, I would pick the apple pie.
Hot Latte $160 (If ordered with brunch, there’s a $60 discount)
Well... it’s just a regular latte—neither bitter nor particularly memorable.
The staff are very friendly and considerate. Since we ordered too much, they noticed that the table they arranged for us was a bit small, and proactively asked if we wanted to move to a bigger one; there’s a 2-hour limit, but they didn’t rush us to leave.
Overall Review: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Dickson's Fooday Mouthpiece Food Record #211
This time, I'm going to introduce another aspect of nightlife!
Once again, it's a bar~
Although the owner is my university classmate,
I won't give it a random score just because of that!
I will still maintain an open and fair approach, and share my food review 🤪🤪🤪
This place is quite a new coffee-style gastro pub,
It probably opened only last year~
From the photos, you can tell that the overall decor is very new,
And it has a distinct Taisho-style Japanese vibe!
I must say the owner has really put a lot of effort into the decor!
They also regularly hold events related to the Taisho style.
As for the drink and food menus, they change according to demand~
They are making a very sincere and active effort in managing this place!
The concept currently seems to be a coffee shop in the afternoon,
Then in the evening, it transforms into a gastro pub!
The afternoon café has its own menu,
And it’s perfect for reading or working on reports here,
With a very café-like atmosphere,
It's ideal for sipping coffee or snacks while comfortably using a laptop on a nice afternoon~
In the evening, as a gastro pub,
It leans more towards being a bar type,
And besides the usual cocktails,
The most important part is that they offer some desserts!
With complementary desserts available,
It's really nice to enjoy cocktails while having dessert!
You can see from outside that the decor is very beautiful,
Overall, the atmosphere is amazing!
Besides the bar and seating space on the first floor,
There are also two large spaces downstairs for private events.
Of course, if friends need a private space,
They can contact the store.
It's perfect for gatherings during New Year's Eve or sports events!
Food: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Drinks: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌖
Atmosphere: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗
Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑
Price: 🌕🌕🌕🌘🌑
Location: 🌕🌕🌗🌑🌑
⭐️ Food
I think the desserts here are the most distinctive.
There’s quite a variety of desserts,
Of course, the basics like Basque cake, tiramisu, or pudding
Are all available here!
And for other complementary bar snacks,
You can also order them here if needed.
This time I ordered a Basque cake to try,
In terms of desserts, I think it's above average.
Although it's not extremely impressive,
Considering it’s a gastro pub,
If you can enjoy these desserts alongside cocktails,
I think that’s already quite good!
⭐️ Drinks
I personally think the drinks here are quite good.
Many bars and gastro pubs outside often serve diluted drinks,
Or cocktails that look good but lack depth.
The drink menu here is quite unique,
From the theme, it's evident they embrace a Taisho-style Japanese concept.
So although the selection isn’t vast,
Each drink is pretty special.
And this place serves drinks with great sincerity,
The alcohol content and richness are quite high,
They won’t just fill it with water!
I think this aspect is fantastic,
Because sometimes you go to a gastro pub or bar just to drink.
Of course, the atmosphere matters too,
But it’s a shame if you have a few drinks and don't feel anything.
I think the biggest advantage of this place is that their drinks are very genuine,
Whether it's the cocktail technique or the drink content, it’s all great.
In this day and age, where a cocktail can easily cost 300-400,
If you order a cocktail and it turns out full of ice or water,
You drink all night but feel not even slightly tipsy,
That would be such a pity.
From my personal experience here, this situation absolutely does not happen!
This part is highly commendable!
⭐️ Atmosphere
As mentioned earlier, the decor of this place is already very classy from the outside.
Once you step inside, you can feel the strong Japanese style.
This bar feels a bit different from the typical bars in the Eastern District.
The decor here has a unique style of its own,
Overall, I think the decor is very high quality.
And the downstairs private event area is quite spacious.
If friends need to organize some activities here,
It's really suitable for booking a table.
⭐️ Service
The staff here, including bartenders and servers, are very enthusiastic.
If you sit at the bar, the bartender will occasionally chat with you!
At least you won't be alone drinking!
Moreover, the staff both inside and outside has a good sense of humor!
⭐️ Price
I think the drinks here, because of their richness and flavor, are quite good.
Even though the shop is not located in a prime area of the Eastern District,
I find this price acceptable.
Also, other desserts are priced normally.
⭐️ Location
I think the location of this shop is perhaps its only significant drawback.
The place is not very bustling,
And it’s a bit of a distance from public transportation around.
Additionally, since there aren’t many distinctive shops nearby for a transition,
Basically, coming to this shop is for its uniqueness alone;
This part is a bit disappointing.
Many friends who go to bars or gastro pubs might have other activities beforehand,
And end up here for dinner,
Or perhaps they’ll have a few drinks here and then continue with other plans.
Because of this somewhat awkward location,
It may affect the customer base.
Aside from the location, I think this bar is quite good!
⭐️ Overall
As a bar,
I think its drinks are of high quality.
If you want to drink well and savor your drinks,
I think it's very suitable to come here.
Of course, the overall decor and atmosphere is great.
So spending an evening here, enjoying drinks and chatting with friends,
Is also very enjoyable!
If you want to drink well, chat nicely, and taste good drinks with friends or on a date,
This place is highly suitable!
I think other food or desserts are just additional bonuses,
After all, many girls love desserts.
Currently, more gastro pubs with desserts are gradually increasing,
This must be a selling point too!
Also, the overall interior decor and atmosphere add extra points,
The spacious area for events in the basement
Is also very suitable for booking when needed!
🤪 Dickson's Mouthpiece Zone 🤪
With so many bars and gastro pubs outside right now,
All serving cocktails with added water,
Where can I go with a girl to really enjoy a couple of good drinks?
To get both of us into a tipsy happy state?
💁♀️: Officer, there are people looking for places that can get people drunk here!!
🙎🏻♂️: Oh, don't talk nonsense! When we drink, we want to drink until tipsy and happy~~
Look,
Today I brought you to this shop,
Not only do they serve good drinks,
They also have desserts!
I specially ordered Basque and caramel pudding~~
💁♀️: Wow, how thoughtful of you to know I like desserts~~
I really rarely have desserts while drinking!
🙎🏻♂️: Of course, I’m a thoughtful man!
I know that desserts require a separate stomach!
Dear audience,
If your girl doesn't like drinking,
Then bring her for desserts!
If she doesn't like drinking or desserts,
Then...
Just have her watch you drink and eat desserts 🤣🤣🤣
Look,
Isn't this a quick way to warm up your relationship?
😍😍😍😍
🤪 Dickson's Mouthpiece Zone, see you next time 🤪
Located on Green Island, "Maunmaun" is a brunch restaurant hidden deep in the woods. It's a bit hard to find as it's not on the main road; you have to leave the asphalt path and ride into a sandy trail. The restaurant has a strong island vibe in its decor, making it especially suitable for taking photos. However, without air conditioning, the interior can feel a bit stuffy on hot days, and the fans cannot keep up with the heat of the island.
The menu has a limited selection, but each dish is quite unique. First is the Vietnamese chicken thigh cold noodle, which is very refreshing. The noodles are cool and appetizing, especially on a hot day, and paired with a refreshing sweet and sour sauce. The chicken thigh has a crispy exterior and juicy interior, providing a very satisfying experience. Next is the seafood salad shrimp burger, which features a special sauce combined with a croissant burger. The shrimp is tender and served with handmade tortillas, offering a rich texture, and the fries are perfectly fried, making the overall meal very delicious.
In summary, although the environment may feel a bit stuffy, the quality of the food is excellent and the dining atmosphere is nice. I still recommend it!
Today, I wanted to stop by Mingyue to try eating there. I ordered a serving of fried chicken strips and a latte. The fried chicken strips were $250, but unexpectedly small in portion. Since I was really hungry, I forgot to take a photo of how it looked when it first arrived. There were about 5 or 6 pieces in total, and honestly, they were the worst fried chicken strips I've ever had. The skin wasn't crispy and was even a bit tough, and the meat was super dry and bland. Every single piece left me feeling disappointed... However, the pickled onions on the side were very tasty. The hot latte was surprisingly large and quite aromatic, so I would recommend that! I noticed many people come here to order French toast, so I give it 3 stars. I'll probably come back to try other items, but for just the chicken strips, I can only give it 1.5 stars.
🔱 The Yard 苑里 🔱
A rare café and gastropub in Songgang, Shenzhen, quite possibly the only one in the area.
I came that day for dinner, and before leaving, the staff gave me a hand-brewed coffee experience voucher, which happened to be taking place the next day, so I decided to join and also tried some cocktail mixing XD
For dinner, I ordered the couple’s set menu (598 CNY):
The smoked salmon salad as an appetizer was refreshing and perfect for stimulating the appetite.
There were two main dishes: one was the Australian steak, and the other was pan-seared cod.
🎖️ The steak was cooked to perfection, and the stone plate retained heat to a certain degree, allowing us to choose to dip it in salt for the original flavor, or drizzle some black pepper sauce over it.
🎖️ The pan-seared cod was paired with a special butter lemon sauce, which I really enjoyed.
🎖️ Additionally, there was a piece of baked croissant, crispy and flaky, spread with butter, and it tasted amazing.
🎖️ There was also a bottle of sweet wine paired with the set menu, which was a nice accompaniment for the meal. I drank quite a bit of it, but unfortunately, I accidentally broke the bottle on the way home... so sad.
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
I would like to specifically highlight their hand-brewed coffee experience event the next day.
The session was led by one of the restaurant's partners who has been in the coffee foreign trade business for many years and knows a lot about coffee.
🎖️ The coffee we brewed that day was called "Oiran," having fruity and acidic flavors. To make it easier for beginners, the brewing method used was the "one knife flow."
Since it was my first time hand brewing coffee, my control of the water flow was pretty poor, so the taste of mine was definitely different from the teacher’s...
But it was really interesting, and I chatted with the owner for an entire afternoon. I also tried my hand at their cocktail DIY.
Overall, it’s a great place, and I hope that next time I come to Songgang on a business trip, this restaurant will still be around XD
Burned by style on IG and decided to check out the store.
🌟 Minimum spend: one drink, no outside food allowed, dining time 90 minutes.
“Sanmu Tarpu タープ” is located in the East District of Chiayi, focusing on a camping theme and specializing in curry rice.
A stand-alone gray building designed as a camping space outdoors, with white stones covering the ground, stainless steel barbecue grills, and camping chairs. The interior is arranged in a rectangular layout with an overall gray metallic tone. The large floor-to-ceiling windows and the skylight provide excellent lighting. One side features various camping chairs and tables, while the other side has metal dining tables. Even the utensils are made of camping-grade stainless steel (a bit heavier), creating an immersive atmosphere!
(The camping chair area truly replicates the feeling of being in a campsite; if comfort is a priority, they might want to install regular dining tables on the other side.)
The menu includes curry rice, desserts, drinks, and fried foods.
Pork Cutlet Curry 💰220
The pork cutlet is crispy and has a good chew, but the curry itself is quite ordinary and lacks a surprising element.
Outdoor Chicken White Soup 💰80
We all felt that the flavor was as bland as water, with a hint of pepper; surprisingly, it had a sharp taste at the moment, but I think it does reflect the camping experience well—having hot soup while camping is indeed comforting.
Honey Lemon Sparkling Soda 💰100
The drinks are all set at a fixed sweetness level, with a large capacity of 700cc. However, I personally feel this one might not have been mixed well, as it tasted like very mild flavored sparkling water—not particularly enjoyable.
Passionfruit Mango Sparkling Soda 💰100
Thoughts: The atmosphere is outstanding, the curry is average, and the soup lacks depth.
If you value the food: the fried items are good, the curry is average, and the soup could be improved.
If you value the environment: it’s exceptional with a fully immersive atmosphere.
If you care about parking: motorbikes can park at the entrance; cars should find a spot nearby.
If you care about the restroom: separate restrooms for men and women.
If you care about waiting times: quick service, almost no wait.
If you value service: the service is quite good.
If you care about cost-performance ratio: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
(Simply discussing food quality and prices)
This Greedy Coffee is part of the "Kuan Ge" restaurant series, and the meals sold at Kuan Ge are 80% the same menu as what I had eaten at Kuan Ge before. The store has drinks (including beer), snacks, pasta, pizza, etc.
This time I ordered "Sangang Pizza": the seasoning was good and there was a lot of seafood, but it was really salty and salty~ The crust of the pizza was so chewy and chewy, it was the most delicious crust I have eaten in recent times ✨, but it's a pity that it's on the outside The sides were a little too burnt (there were too many black parts, so I didn’t dare to eat them)
Love their cheese fries🍟$150
The cheese on top is very fragrant, and the fries are also very large. The CP value is very high. They are fried very crispy but not too greasy. This portion can be shared by 4 or 5 people.
The chicken wings are okay but too salty. I won’t order them next time.
The store dog is super cute! Very family 💖 I like the atmosphere of their store very much. This store is located in a hillside alley that looks like a small fishing village. The building itself is renovated from an old house. The decoration of the store is industrial style, and the environment is very comfortable and quiet.
"Taipei · Datong"
📍 Nearby Cafe nearby coffee
Late night cafe near Taipei Main Station☕️🌙
The store sells a variety of craft beers, staple foods, desserts, and drinks.
Wifi is provided and some seats have sockets.
The business is very good. Both times I came on weekday evenings, it was fully booked.
It is recommended to book in advance⚠️
The time limit is four hours on weekdays and two hours on holidays.
It’s perfect for a drink after get off work, or meeting up with friends to chat.
Recommended to everyone ~
🍽 Cilantro Dumplings 🅽🆃$140
The dumplings are pretty big~
The skin is Q, there are many fillings, and it tastes delicious!
A must-try for those who love coriander🌿
🍽 Guava Salted Wheat 🅽🆃$200
The original flavor tastes pretty good.
Adding plum powder not only increases the flavor,
It can also increase the feeling of bubbles, which is awesome🫧
ig @nearbycafe_
⏰Sunday～Thursday 10:00～24:00
⏰ Friday and Saturday 10:00～2:00
(Please refer to Google store information)
🏡 No. 4-1, Alley 3, Lane 78, Chang'an West Road, Datong District, Taipei City
(🚇Taipei Main Station Exit Y1, about 3 minutes walk)
(🚇Zhongshan Station Exit 1, about 5 minutes walk)
☎️ 02 2550 0335
💰 Cash
⚠️ Have a low-fat drink or wine
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A cafe with lots of tasty looking cake.
Located in the Tropicana Gardens Mall so parking isnt too difficult. You could even take the train there.
The shop looked decent, with the best part being all the cakes and pastries on display. You order through a qr code provided and they will send the food to you.
Food came at a staggered pace, which was abit dissapointing.
Disclaimer that i didn't eat any of the carbs (keto diet).
The food was unfortunately dissapointing. The clams had a nice creamy sauce with the right amount of spiciness. The mantau according to my wife was good. I mean, its a classic food pairing. However, the clams weren't fresh and atleast 40% of the shells was empty.
The fried mushroom had too much batter (took out most of the batter) with not much taste. The sauce that came with it was nice though.
My wife enjoyed the milkshake so I guess its good.
With the quality of food being like this, i think they should be more of a cake shop. All the cakes and pastries look SOO Tempting!!! Escpiallly the chocolate cake 🤤 Unfortunately will have to wait for my diet to end before trying it.
Overall the main reason i am giving it 3 stars is because of the untasted sweets. Definately won't take their food.
