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Samuel HernandezUnited States

Chongqing is truly amazing! Enjoying coffee and live piano music in an air raid shelter.

"Meet in the shelter, have a coffee, and listen to the owner play a piano piece." There's a cafe called "Shelter Insight" located in an air raid shelter beneath the mountain city trails. You really have to admire the laid-back attitude of the Sichuan and Chongqing people; they can have fun anywhere. I enjoyed two coffees, a small cake, and listened to the owner play the piano in their spare time. It was strangely therapeutic in such a small space. 🪑The shop is tiny, with only two small tables, a piano, and a mirror. This setup makes for great photos in the limited space. There are many tables outside in the air raid shelter, but it can be a bit dusty, so I recommend sitting inside if you're eating. The owner is very easygoing, an introvert who's trying their best to be extroverted for the business, haha. When it's not busy, the owner will play a tune on the piano, which creates a unique atmosphere. Drinking coffee and listening to piano music in an air raid shelter is a contrasting experience, but I loved it; it was very therapeutic. ☕️I tried the Ink Wash Latte and the Grape Sparkling Americano. The Ink Wash Latte is more photogenic, but the milk flavor is strong, and the coffee flavor is a bit weak, not suitable for someone like me who usually prefers Americanos. Latte lovers might enjoy it. But the Grape Sparkling Americano was perfect for me! The grape sparkling water and Americano flavors blend well, offering both the refreshing taste of sparkling water and the rich aroma of Americano. This one is definitely worth trying❗️ 🍰For dessert, I had the original Basque cheesecake. It was average, definitely not comparable to what you'd find in a dedicated dessert shop. It wasn't very sweet, which suited my preference for less sugar, but the texture wasn't very smooth. I'm not sure how the other desserts are. Overall, it's a unique little shop. When it's not crowded, it's a special experience to have a coffee, read a book, or listen to the owner play the piano.
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Posted: Mar 9, 2025
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