Experience the Coffee Culture of Southeast Asia without Visiting Laos: Laotian Coffee
Even if you haven't been to Laos, you can still experience the coffee culture of Southeast Asia in the alleys of Tainan with a cup of Laotian coffee. The tropical rainforest climate of the region is actually quite suitable for the cultivation of coffee trees, and it's likely that Laos, located inland in Southeast Asia, also produces coffee beans, right?
Turning into the alley from either Wu Garden or Xu Feng Hao, you can easily find Laotian coffee. The simple and clean white walls have a bit of the French colonial style of northern Vietnam, creating a peaceful atmosphere with coffee.
The owner is quite knowledgeable about coffee and will carefully explain the roasting and taste. I have visited twice, ordering black coffee and brandy coffee respectively. The Americano is very smooth, tastier and cheaper than chain brands; the brandy coffee has a rich aroma, with a light fragrance of alcohol and the bitterness of coffee combining to create a surprisingly sweet aftertaste, quite distinctive.
There are many unique small shops in the alleys of Tainan, especially coffee shops, each with its own special flavor or decor. Why not take a stroll through the winding alleys of the Central and Western District, and while you're at it, grab a coffee and some snacks from Laotian Coffee, then sit and cool off in Wu Garden, enjoying the leisurely pace of Tainan.
Laotian Coffee
Business Hours: 0930-1640
Address: No. 60, Lane 79, Zhongshan Road, West Central District, Tainan City
Average Spending: $100-200