【Zhongrong Starbucks】A Great Place for Afternoon Tea at Taichung Veterans General Hospital

Today I want to take you to visit a uniquely different Starbucks—“Taichung Veterans General Hospital Starbucks.”

✨ Architectural Features:

• Japanese Garden Design: The entrance features a wooden pathway that creates a Zen-like atmosphere.
• Mixed-Style Interior: The interior combines warm wood elements with industrial design, creating a comfortable and personalized space.

✨ Although the Zhongrong location is not a Reserve store, it still has special offerings worth trying:

• Seasonal Specialties: In line with Taiwan's climate, they often have refreshing fruit-flavored coffee.
• Light Meal Options: They provide more exquisite pastry selections than typical stores.

✨ My Personal Experience

One Wednesday morning, I visited Zhongrong Starbucks alone and chose a window seat by the courtyard. I ordered an iced shaken espresso paired with a lemon tart; sunlight filtered through the green leaves and fell on my laptop, making my work unexpectedly efficient. The atmosphere here makes you forget you are in a chain coffee shop; it feels more like you’re in a cozy courtyard at home.

✨ Conclusion

Zhongrong Starbucks proves that chain brands can also possess a unique soul. It is not just a coffee shop but a rare tranquil space in the city. Whether you are a Starbucks collector, a coffee lover, or just looking for a place to relax, this spot is worth a special visit.

Although I have been to the Veterans General Hospital many times, it was the first time I noticed that there is a Starbucks inside the grounds. The whole Starbucks space is not large, and while the environment is clean, it is not particularly comfortable. However, it serves as a place for medical staff and families to take a short break during their tiring moments and to replenish their caffeine levels to cope with the work that follows.

This time I ordered an Americano, which was just as uniform as the quality controlled by chain stores and the calibrated coffee machines—there wasn't much variation, neither good nor bad, just like how those who see life and death often in a hospital come to view it with a sense of indifference in the end.

Additionally, another type of people gathers here—those who have just participated in a farewell ceremony at the Donghai crematorium also come here to reminisce about the past. This is also the reason why I would meet with my middle school classmates here for a cup of coffee. Although the space is not large and not comfortable, the bonds between people grow closer after a long separation.