Modism Cafe
138, DaCheng St, North Dist
(04) 2225-2422
Hours: weekdays 1-10 pm,
Fri-Sun 1 pm-12 am
Credit cards accepted.
No service charge.
This charmingly-cluttered, cozy cafe--hidden on a quiet street between FuYing Street and Taiping Road--was opened by owner Yu-ming Chiang to showcase his own brand of international award-winning Origin 36 coffee beans and handmade desserts. Drinks range from Espresso (NT$60) to flavored lattes (NT$140), plus flavored milks and various hot cocoas. A wide range of Origin 36 beans are also sold (from NT$420/1-lb. bag). While relaxing here, you'll get good company from the friendly house cat, Gao Wei ("talkative" in Taiwanese). --By Douglas Habecker, translated by Anna Yang
A. Wooden French doors and windows
welcome one into the narrow, warmly-lit
interior, where about 10 comfortable
chairs are situated around wooden-pallet
tables and a wooden bar against the wall,
lined with bookshelves and all manner of
knickknacks.
B. Handmade desserts
(NT$100-130) vary
depending on what's fresh
from the oven with popular
items including the tasty Fig
Pound Cake (front), and
Orange Sanguine Tart.
C. Yu-ming works at the back end
of his tiny domain, roasting
beans and making drip coffee
with a unique flannel cloth filter. |