琢磨咖啡 coffee — Restaurant in Datong District

Upon our arrival at 琢磨咖啡coffee，we immediately sensed a palpable disinterest from the coffee barista / front counter staff, which cast a shadow over our expectations for a pleasant experience. Despite our genuine enthusiasm for exploring the coffee scene in the Taipei area, our reception was far from welcoming. It appeared that our status as a family-type group may have been a contributing factor to the lack of hospitality extended towards us. This initial interaction set the tone for what turned out to be a disappointing journey. Despite our eagerness to immerse ourselves in the coffee culture of the area, the overall experience and service fell short of our expectations, leaving us disheartened by...

I would give a five star for the coffee and the cozy place, if the barista girl didn't snap at me on my entrance in Mandarin. Haha. All is fine. Mei guanxi. I look like Taiwanese and speak only baby Mandarin. She was busy cleaning the machine with her back on me and saying (later she translated) "... order her and sit upstairs" But once I put my order, one of the Taiwanese coffees, she softened in English. It is my last full day in the city, and I am finally playing tourist. It's a good spot to shelter oneself from the scorching noon Taipei can be. I gave up my sofa to three teenage boys who came later and moved to the attic. The place is cute. Good vibe. Hope the xiaojie's mood is...

To be honest, I don’t know if the owner or barista was in a bad mood that day, or if he doesn’t welcome SEA tourists or group with elders and children? Anyway, I could deeply feel the unkindness and impatience that day. If I am the only one who feels this way, then I can think that I am being overly concerned. But all of us felt the arrogance emitted by him. Perhaps he think we don’t know how to taste his coffee craftsmanship? Or just because his "artist" personality? Anyway, I just took out two drinks at that moment, not wanting to stay in this cozy shop for a second. But, this is just a special case, I still...