Café - Café Zarah
This cozy little coffee shop serves up a small selection of espresso drinks, basic cocktails, homemade pastries and gelato from Gustomenta and despite Ikea furnishings, it feels mom'n'pop. There's no air conditioning, but the place is comfortable, the perfect respite from the two hot spots it sits between: Nanluoguxiang and Gui Jie.
The iced latte machiatto (¥28) was well-made and the cappuccino (¥26) came piping hot with just the right amount of thick, fluffy foam. Our apple pie (¥15) was tasty, but a little dry. We decided to try a mojito (¥35), and quickly found that heat plus a well-poured drink is the perfect formula for afternoon tipsiness. The selection is limited, but the friendly service, great gelato and selection of coffees make this a perfect stop for an afternoon drink.
The Details:
Perfect for:
ice cream plus pie craving
Add:
42 Gulou Dongdajie, 鼓楼东 大街42号
Tel:
8403-9807
The Verdict: 3/5
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