Caffe Bene — Restaurant in Ulaanbaatar

Back in 2014, during my student years, one of the places that left me with the most memories was the Caffe Bene branch at Tengis.

At that time, the baristas wore nice uniforms, and the cheerful, smiling young men and women made the place feel so lively. It was also here that I was first introduced to coffee culture—a habit that has since become inseparable from me, whether I’m traveling, hiking, relaxing at home, or working.

Today, I passed by this branch and couldn’t resist stepping inside. Familiar feelings and memories instantly came rushing back, filling me with nostalgia. But sadly, the place has changed. The tables and chairs were scattered without order, the atmosphere felt uncomfortable, and the coffee tasted overly bitter—perhaps due to poor machine maintenance or the baristas’ skill level. I was also hoping for a fresh, soft, uplifting cake, but instead was served a frozen one. Still, it seems that students continue to gather there...

“I was waiting for someone there and ordered a caramel bubble tea, but it was one of the worst I’ve ever had. I told the barista it tasted terrible, yet she didn’t offer to fix it or replace it. The place was dusty with trash on the floor, and the music was loud and annoying. Overall, it was a very unpleasant...

I've been here yesterday one of my friend ordered expresso coffee but very disappointed they doesnt put in proper cup for expresso they put in big plastic glass...we know that expresso is very small and the glass is...