DoDidDone Coffee Cottage — Restaurant in Hsinchu

We came here before noon on a non-holiday Friday, and the atmosphere was serene and relaxing. We had two Piccolos, medium roast and SOE (some Honduran bean) medium roast with a blueberry waffle and Mandarin orange and (?) cake.

The drinks were very pleasant - I preferred my milder creamy medium roast paired with dessert and my partner liked theirs with slightly more character and a tinge of acidity.

The cake was excellent - fluffy, not too sweet, and the Mandarin orange embedded in the fluffy cream was a delightful surprise of mild, juicy tanginess without being overbearing. It did not overpower the coffee either, making it a great pairing.

The waffle's presentation was wonderful, but lacked some flavor, seeming to rely on the blueberry syrup and blueberry ice cream to provide it. I can understand how this could be intentional, but I would probably skip it and try something different should I return.

Highly recommend this spot if you have time to come early during the daytime/morning. Very nice ambience for a laid back coffee date...

Taiwan needs more coffee shops like this. This place is not flashy or pretentious, but excels at exactly what makes makes coffee shops great: coffee and atmosphere. The staff clearly take great pride in their craft, and their passion comes through in the excellent drinks. I had their pizza, which nicely hit the spot. This place is quiet enough read but not so quiet that a conversation feels like shouting. All around, a great hidden gem and a nice reprieve from the big-chain coffee shops that are always so full...

Absolutely love the atmosphere here — calm, thoughtfully designed, and perfect for both getting some work done or simply taking a breather from the noise of the city. Natural light filters in gently, the music is never too loud, and there’s a comforting stillness that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. It’s one of those places that feels like it understands you, even if you never say a word. Definitely...