Hidden in an industrial park is a relatively new café in Guangzhou, which I found out about through (none other than) Little Red Note. Though slightly out of the way from the central parts of Guangzhou where the CBD and tourist districts were, the café was still accessible by the metro (about 10 mins walk from the nearest exit of Nanpu station).
When I went on a weekday morning, there was just one other customer, giving me a good chance to explore the space freely. Right from the entrance, the café was surrounded by greenery, with a small garden/lawn in front decorated with (what seems like) lalang. The outdoor yard boasted a majestic tree, with camping chairs and wooden furniture strewn around, which I imagine would be a relaxing spot in the cooler seasons.
The main indoor café area was like a glasshouse – the glass ceiling allowed light and shadows to fill different spaces of the café when the sun shone, giving a dreamy effect. I was truly impressed with the design of the entire space.
At the coffee counter, I was ready to order my regular cup of espresso with milk, but the barista recommended to go for their specialty coffee drinks. So I picked the 日出, which directly translates to Sunrise (RMB 42, SGD 7.48). Made with cold brew, orange juice, home made rose vinegar and pomegranate sugar, it was incredibly refreshing, especially since it was getting hot and humid in China. I liked the balance of tartness, acidity and sweetness from the ingredients.
Something I did not expect was that the drink came with a smoke bubble “performance” by the barista with the smoke bubble gun, right at my seat. There were also non-coffee drinks on the menu such as Matcha Latte (RMB 35). Unfortunately, no food was available.
This is a café not to be missed if you’re in Guangzhou.
Address: 广东省-广州市-番禺区-凹凸凹创意园南门A座103
Weekdays 10.30am – 6.30pm
Weekends 11am – 7pm
Line 2, Nanpu station Exit D 2号线南浦站D出口步行500米
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