Café de Charlotte — Restaurant in Da'an District

So went to this coffee shop at 9:00 pm on a Sunday night . There was literally not one customer in the store. Decided to order a coffee ($160 NT) and a waffle ($200). Was told that it’s a minimum one drink order per person . So when I asked the staff if he was willing to just let us walk out the door because this rule ... he replied with a smug face that it did not matter as they were busy in the afternoon . So if it does not matter that they are busy ... then it won’t matter that I advise google review readers to avoid this place at all cost . There are 100 coffee shops in that area . Most with hard working owners that would have been happy to provide us with our order. If the owner does read this ... please have your staff take that revolting smile off his face when he speaks to customers in that manner. Really...

Date of visit: 25 December 2022

Good coffee, great cake. The server (a lady) has to juggle many duties - cashiering, taking the orders, making the coffee, and serving it - all by herself. What's even more commendable is that she continues to maintain a professional service standard even when the cafe was a full house. To the owner of this cafe, if you're reading this, this staff of yours deserves a raise. She was so busy running around the cafe, serving customers indoors and outdoors, at one point in time that I was concerned she might trip and hurt herself!

The ambience of the cafe is relaxing with jazz music playing in the background. It was so enjoyable that I noticed a customer fell asleep while enjoying his coffee (see the third photo). 😅

If you're looking for a good coffee break while exploring the area,...

I so regret not taking proper picture of this place. Very well decorated place and it looks very inviting. Totally based on the cafes in Europe with a beautiful outdoor seating. On a bright Sunday winter morning I sat there for a couple of hours with a friend and had a Sicilian coffee with a couple of cigarettes and it was a great feeling. That outdoor seating with the sun shining on your face and sipping coffee is an amazing thing in Taipei. They have some food and a few cake options also but I stuck there for the coffee. People inside were too busy with their phones to notice the speciality of the place and that sucked. Price is a little high but then again the ambience totally is worth it. Stop by this joint and chill for a...