Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City｜小堤咖啡

This is not a typical cafe. It is filled with unpretentious affection coming from the owners (an elderly couple) running it with absolute care and love for their food, coffee and customers. You are not going to find any fanciful menu, the presentation of the food and drink is straight down to earth, so what's so special here apart from the retro atmosphere? - the owners. When I stepped into the cafe, looking for coffee to peak up my day, the nice uncle asked if I had my fill as it is not healthy to drink coffee on an empty stomach. Since I had read other reviews prior to the visit knowing that they served fried eggs, I included it in my order. When the fried eggs were served, the uncle lovingly guided me to start from the egg white and slowly up to the centre to enjoy the runny yolk. As an adult, I did not take his words too seriously, eat the way I usually do and as a result, the yolk burst. The owner saw what happened and asked if I would like a toast so that it could soak up the yolk which I declined. Minutes later, he came back with 2 warmly toasted white bread sharing that the toast will go well with the runny egg yolk. The iced coffee I had is good, slightly acidic but to be expected for an Americano. This is not your usual cafe to go to if you are looking for Instagramable photos or good food. The genuine service I received is nothing I had ever experienced. If I'm a local, this will be the place I would like to bring my date, celebrate an anniversary with my loved one on a lazy afternoon or a safe place to go if I'm feeling down. What a day to be alive.

The 40-year-old old cafe has a strong sense of history as soon as you enter the store, and the decoration of the tables and chairs exudes an atmosphere accumulated over decades. The regular customers in the store have a lineup of thousands of years old! The funny granny-level store manager adds to the accessibility of this cafe. The coffee is brewed with plug wind and has a unique flavor. Order coffee for breakfast. The poached eggs in soy sauce are very special and delicious, and the toast is also delicious. It can be seen that the store manager is serious about handling it. If you have nothing to do, you must come often. (For those who do not drink coffee, there is a choice of black tea.)

It's like walking into a coffee shop in the old days. It feels like going back to the age when mom and dad dated Strong retro style. Friendly human touch. Old-fashioned meals. Eating smooth poached eggs with soft toast on the outside and soft inside. Drinking mellow and rich coffee. It seems that time is slowing down. Enjoy the aroma of coffee quietly The mood also settled down. The kind second sister will ask about her eating habits. She will also remind guests not to drink coffee if they have not eaten breakfast. Meals are delicious when they are hot. It feels like a family member. It is very relaxing and comfortable