🔅Actual visit date: 2024/12/07
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A place I've wanted to visit for a long time, but due to its somewhat distant location and the inability to make reservations, I hadn't made it there until suddenly today! The journey is indeed a bit long, so friends using public transport should consider that. There’s also another location in the southern part of the city to consider, but it doesn’t have much of a view.
On that day, we were quite full as we just ordered a few items of interest. There are some rules in the store (minimum spending/no outside food, etc.) that they let you know when you place your order. You can order through an app and then pay at the counter.
▪️ Chongqing Spicy Dry Mixed Noodles (Medium Spicy) $210
· Comes with a small cup of hot tea
I've heard that the salty dishes are delicious, and they really are quite tasty! The flavor is really spicy, the noodles are the thick type that I like, and the ingredients are plentiful. The braised pork is also tender and very tasty!
▪️ Little Mountain Garden Matcha Mille-Feuille $160
▪️ Pistachio Dacquoise $110
Perhaps because we had eaten other desserts at noon, the portions were quite large. When I suddenly saw the mille-feuille from this place, it seemed a bit small. Many people recommended the matcha mille-feuille. I think it’s good, but it’s rather conventional and not particularly impressive. However, it is generally pleasant to eat. The Dacquoise has an ordinary crust, but the pistachio flavor is decent.
Overall, the salty dishes were more impressive than the desserts this time. However, it might be that since I had eaten at other places that day, my expectations were higher. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great that day, so I couldn't fully experience the scenery and atmosphere of the mountain. I can't give a very high score, but I hope to have the chance to visit again in good weather!
A coffee shop in the Minsheng community with no time limit, it has a very relaxed atmosphere. The highlight is the specialty today: spiced coffee with condensed milk liqueur, which was so delicious that I forgot to take a photo and only managed to capture a representative image. The milk liqueur coffee is really smooth, with a light alcohol flavor; the combination of milk and coffee is simply perfect! 😍
It's a great place to work and read, and the brunch I had last time was also very good. Highly recommended!
【Foodholic Nako @ Taichung】
I can describe today's Cama latte experience as a "beautiful mistake."
Last weekend, the weather was super cold, so I needed a hot coffee to kickstart my morning. Recently, I tried Cama's new product, "Extra Thick Three-Layer Latte," and I thought it was so delicious that I planned to order it again this time.
At the Taipei store, I saw that the "Extra Thick Three-Layer Latte" was only available in a medium cup for $105, but at the Taichung store, I surprisingly found it available in large and extra-large cups for $125 and $145, respectively.
When ordering, I said, "I want a large Extra Thick Latte," thinking the staff would understand that I meant "Extra Thick Three-Layer Latte," since there were no other items called Extra Thick Latte on the menu.
However, the drink I received was "Cama Award-Winning Latte with Extra Thick Milk" for $115. The foam on top looked a bit different from the last time I had the "Extra Thick Three-Layer Latte," and the price was different too. The taste also seemed a bit different, so I wasn't quite sure if the two were actually the same item.
But!!! This cup of "Cama Award-Winning Latte with Extra Thick Milk" is also very delicious!!! It was astonishing as soon as I took a sip; it truly lives up to its name as an award-winning latte. The coffee beans have a slight acidity, but it’s very mild, and the overall flavor of the coffee is quite smooth and rich. The balance between the milk and the bitterness of the coffee is perfect—it's a latte that will keep you thinking about it after you finish!
After completing a relatively big assignment, I wanted to go eat something substantial with a friend! I asked ChatGPT to recommend a café where we could have a savory dinner, and it suggested this place (my friend knew it, said it was quite new, and was surprised that GPT would recommend it).
Interestingly, they do not accommodate children under 12, and there might be dogs inside, so anyone afraid of dogs should think twice before going.
The café has three floors, and I found the space to be quite spacious with no overcrowding. The interior is warmly decorated, with a cozy atmosphere in warm wood tones—a nice quiet vibe!
My friend and I arrived around 7:00 PM, and we were the only customers, sitting on the third floor.
What I had:
🌻 Baked Tomato Toast with Bacon $180 + $80
If you're craving savory food, do not order this... The tomatoes are cherry tomatoes, and since the toast is buttered, it leans more towards sweetness rather than savory. It can't even be described as sweet and salty together; it’s just sweet. Those who like cherry tomatoes can give it a try, but I really dislike them (my face wrinkled up when I bit into one). The bacon was a good addition; it was quite tasty, but a bit pricey for the small portion.
🌻 Handmade Strawberry Jam Lemon Sparkling Drink $180
Super delicious! Highly recommend! I often have sparkling drinks when I visit cafés (since I don’t drink coffee), and this place’s sparkling drink was truly great… the strawberry jam is clearly handmade, not chemical-tasting, and when paired with lemon, it retains the lemon's slight acidity while also managing the sharpness beautifully. No one is overshadowed here; it’s very enjoyable!
However, it is somewhat on the sweeter side (I prefer sweeter foods).
🌻 Fresh Strawberry Yogurt Jelly Chiffon Cake $390
I was shocked when I saw the price; I had never eaten such an expensive cake before. So, I decided to share one with my friend.
I have to say that the chiffon cake truly lives up to its name. When it was served, the cake was really large (almost double the size of the one I had last time at Dansha). The filling was also generous, and just like the sparkling drink, it came with handmade strawberry jam.
The chiffon cake itself is very fluffy. When eating the yogurt jelly alone, the flavor stands out more. The whipped cream is incredibly delicious… sweet without being overly heavy, which I love.
What my friend had:
🌻 Garlic Basil Egg Salad Toast with Fresh Shrimp $180 + $80
He said it was tasty (the person involved: after a long day’s work, it was a comforting meal).
🌻 Little Mountain Garden Matcha Latte $190
Just your regular, pretty good matcha latte; given the price, it seemed better than other places.
🔅Actual visit date: 2024/12/07
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A dessert shop that a friend recommended, located in a small alley by the seaside. The small space has two floors. I visited around 2 p.m., and there were still some available seats. By the time we left, there were many people and a lot of takeout customers. We ordered the following dishes that we were interested in.
▪️Fruit Mille-Feuille $230
An incredibly extravagant and tall fruit mille-feuille, with blueberries, cantaloupe, grapes, and the bottom layer appears to be plums. The base of the cake has a layer of sponge cake (to elevate it?). All the fruits except for the grapes are not very sweet, so the overall sweetness is not high. However, the whipped cream is smooth and not greasy, making it quite enjoyable overall.
▪️Grape Roll (Earl Grey Whipped Cream) $230
Although I’m not a fan of Earl Grey, this version is acceptable; it doesn't have a strong bergamot flavor (which I dislike). The grapes are very sweet and delicious, and the generous amount of whipped cream makes it very refreshing!
▪️Caramel Pudding $100
The pudding has a slightly dense yet soft chewy texture, which I personally enjoy. The caramel is on the bitter-sweet side, perfectly complementing the egg flavor of the pudding. While it's not exceptionally outstanding, it's a very tasty pudding! The top layer is also beautifully presented with whipped cream.
The dessert names above are all written by me, haha
▪️Latte H $150
▪️Peach Berry Tea H $150
The drinks are quite large, and the flavors are fairly standard.
What's quite special about this place is that, aside from the drinks having a menu, the desserts don't have any names or prices listed (assumedly because the items might change daily and vary with the fruits available). If you mind this, be sure to ask for the prices before placing your order~ There are many dessert items! It's quite soothing to see them displayed in the small window.
Overall, I really liked this place! If it isn't too cold, I would recommend sitting on the second floor by the window where you can slightly enjoy the sea view and feel the breeze. It's a comfortable place with delicious food that has prices I find acceptable.
☕ Coffee Misto $105
🤦 I heard that the review reward points for cafes are also going to be 40% off.
Oh dear, this might be the last article about this option.
The reward points were already not much, and after the discount, it feels like volunteering.
Haha! Will I end up back in the arms of Google Maps again?
While I'm still in this three-minute heat,
I'd better write a few more pieces to commemorate it.
Coffee Misto was introduced to me by a friend who is already a mom. She's quite budget-conscious and orders this every time she goes to Starbucks.
However, I have to be honest; after getting used to lattes, I find Coffee Misto a bit hard to drink. But after switching to oat milk, it becomes much more delicious, and the price per cup then turns into $125.
The Zhongqing branch is located on Zhongqing Road and has parking available. Next to it is Katsu Sushi, and there's a bus stop at the intersection of Zhongqing and Houzhuang Roads nearby, making it quite convenient.
The store has plenty of seating and a good number of power outlets. On this particular day, from just after noon until before dinner, the store was about 80% full.
This shop is a famous café on Instagram. Not only is the appearance of the café very cute, but the bow decorations on the rooftop also create a great atmosphere! Plus, the dishes are all specially made to look very girly. This has attracted many girls to come and enjoy afternoon tea🫖.
When I came here with a friend today, we didn't make a reservation in advance. Upon entering, we could go upstairs to find a seat we wanted, then head downstairs to choose our drinks, as well as the type of croissant or bread we wanted.
Today we chose:
❤️ Strawberry Butterfly 🦋 Croissant 🥐
It’s called a strawberry croissant, but it actually tastes more like a strawberry-filled bread. The outer layer is quite hard rather than flaky! The strawberry flavor in the middle isn’t very pronounced; it reminds me of the strawberry-filled bread I used to eat as a child. If you just want to have some strawberry bread, it’s okay, but it doesn’t have the croissant texture.
❤️ Latte ☕️
Normally, I would order a cup of coffee to go with the food, but the coffee here is really more for looking at than drinking. However, if you drink coffee often, you should be able to adapt! I actually didn’t finish it! There was just a little left because the bottom part was quite hard to drink.
Overall, if you like trendy places, everything here has a cute vibe, so you might want to experience it. But if you're looking for really tasty food, you might want to try other items to see if there’s something better!
#Vegetarian
Atmosphere: During the week in the afternoon, the place is still almost full of customers. Basically, it's self-service; after ordering via QR code, you go to the counter to pay. Water and other items are also self-serve. The ambiance in the store is very relaxed, and I was lucky enough to sit by the window with a nice view. It feels especially comfortable when the sun is out.
Food: The flavors are generally standard, but the unique persimmon rice cake from the Xinzhu Agricultural Association is worth a try. Personally, I prefer the peanut flavor over the yam flavor.
Overall, it feels very comfortable. After eating, you can also stroll around the adjacent agricultural supermarket.
In Korea, coffee shops are everywhere. I spotted this one while buying breakfast downstairs, and since I need a cup of coffee every morning, I rushed right in! The entire atmosphere is quite elegant, and the store is very quiet. There is only the owner working as the staff, and he is very polite. Even while preparing the meals, he pauses a bit to ask you to wait patiently!
The owner's English is good, allowing for effective communication about the drinks you want.
I ordered a simple cup of coffee ☕️, a latte. Since it was takeout, I watched the owner as he made the coffee from the side. He was calm and followed the process very steadily. The temperature of the coffee was just right, and it was relatively smooth to drink. If you usually feel uncomfortable after drinking coffee, this shop's coffee is relatively mild and not likely to cause stomach pain, plus the aroma is really good. After drinking it, I did feel refreshed!
Overall, I think it's a nice shop. If I'm staying near Myeongdong again next time, I would consider going there for a meal! I look forward to hearing some feedback from everyone who visits!