Another review from my recent trip to Toucheng. This time a castle on top of the mountain! Getting there is a little tricky since there is no public transportation and it's quite far up the mountain. Taxi is probably your best option in that case. Once you get up the mountain there are two cafes, Castle I and Castle II. We decided to start with Castle II since the reviews said it was less busy (and that was definitely true). The interior is very large, lots of seating areas and large windows. It did get a little noisy though, even on a weekday afternoon. Unfortunately the upper floor was closed at this location. Decent WiFi and plugs available near the walls.
Before heading down we visited Castle I as well. This location looks nicer, and the upper floors (as well as the rooftop) were all open. There is also a very nice outdoor seating area. But, as the reviews I read said, this location was very busy. Finally after finishing up some work we walked down the mountain to Wai'ao beach, which took about 30 minutes.
A cool place to visit, it's definitely workable and fun to see, but I'm not sure I could spend the whole day there working.
Cool vibe and interesting interior. The large table is great for getting work done. There's an outdoor area, but unfortunately it's usually full of people smoking. The food and drink selection is good. I can definitely recommend trying the curry. I'm not sure if they have a menu in English. Some downsides, the chairs are not the most comfortable and the music is usually too loud.
After leaving my hometown for a while, I realized Zhongxing New Village has changed a lot. I asked the owner how long it has been open here. I didn't expect it to be three years. In the past, when talking about where to go to catch up on work, you might first think of the reading room at the local library.
In short, I am very happy that there is also a good place here, where I can reminisce about the past with my old friends, and I can spend a few hours finishing my work when I return home from vacation. Take Fun Coffee has good drinks, simple meals, power outlets, and slow WiFi (but it's still a good place to get some work done during vacations, so it’s not a big deal).
A small cafe with several two person tables and two 4 person tables. The menu is quite small, but the black tea was really tasty, but small considering the price. The WiFi was very fast, power outlets. Unfortunately the seats are not particularly comfortable though.
Yongchun Barista Coffee is actually not very special at all, it is just a chain coffee shop. However, I just want to say that chain coffee shops sometimes guarantee a certain level of consistency, just like Starbucks that we all like. The Barista Coffee in Yongchun is located between Houshanpi and Yongchun Station. It mainly serves nearby companies and residents, with a diverse type of clientele throughout the day.
There is a small room in the back, with one particular seat that I like, and has power. In the past when I had some urgent work, I would choose to retreat here the whole day because you can have a meal, and it’s easy to refill on caffeine. If it’s too stuffy, the bar seats outside by the windows might be a better option.
WiFi is very good, there are many outlets, various types of seats can meet different needs, and it is also very suitable for group discussions.
A great cafe/bookshop for working, studying, or simply just to go read some books at. The atmosphere feels relaxed and quiet. The chairs are comfortable, and individual table lamps provide good lighting. There are several seats near the front of the shop, and another room in the back (which I didn't notice at first). I chose the seat by the window though, which was a great spot to spend the afternoon working from. Perhaps I was lucky, but the day I visited was very quiet, with many people either studying or working. The menu is quite large, with plenty of food and drinks. If you're looking to have a drink and a snack, the tea cake set was a great option.
Good WiFi, power outlets, and comfortable seats. Other than that, nothing special. Small seating area on the first, and a larger seating area upstairs. It was a little crowded and noisy on a weekday, and the air got a little stuffy.
Small but cozy interior. Friendly staff. Power outlets and decent WiFi. The music was perhaps a little loud and too high tempo for my preference (I found it a little distracting).
I've been seeing many posts about this cafe recently, so I decided to try it myself. It was a little difficult to find since the location on google maps is slightly wrong. Anyways, spend some time walking around the block and you'll eventually find a green door in an alley. (I guess that's part of the fun.) After you walk up a set of stairs you'll reach the cafe. The interior is quite striking, with lots of natural light, plants, and wooden furniture. For working, the large table in the middle is probably the best choice, but unfortunately it is lacking power outlets. At least there is WiFi, and it was very fast! The menu selection is good, with some food and plenty of drinks, but it's a little pricey.