Very popular in Chengdu. Lots of locations. One of them (pictured) had the musty feeling of a gym locker room. Otherwise they have good decor, full menu, and ok coffee. Quite pricey. They are also one of the few places that advertise they don't use 100% Arabica beans. Usually if people use cheaper beans they keep that secret internal. They also had five different levels of espresso you could choose from. I would prefer they only offer the best one.Price- 3 Feel- 6 Coffee- 4 Overall- 4
(All ratings are 1-10: 10 = perfect, 1 = unacceptable)
The Big Green Giant (Starbucks)
One of the few batch of Starbucks' I have ever seen so empty. 4 visits... not even a single person in line. Although 2 of the Starbucks' went off the cookie cutter plan for a very unique Chinese interior design. Well done.Price- 8 Feel- 7 (on the account of the two uniquely designed ones) Coffee-7 Overall- 7.5
Coffee Beanery
Classic coffee shop. Well done. Tasteful. Good Coffee. Good Feel. 4 or 5 locations in Chengdu.
Price- 8 Feel- 6 Coffee- 6 Overall- 7
Coffee
Simple name. They list price and estimated times for each of their drinks. Something a little weird with the iced latte. Somehow put frothed foam on top of the iced latte.
Price- 5 Feel- 6 Coffee- 4 Overall- 5
Midtouch
The Cahones to open directly across from Starbucks. So close in fact that their employees often receive Starbucks free samples when they are out passing samples. Props for in-house roasting. Special Belize made coffee contraption for some sort of special coffee. But 168 RMB to try it. If you order 5 cups they will roast it on the spot but who can drink 5 cups (not to mention the 5 cup price was 7 times the price of one cup.) Deeply enjoyed their Kenya AA. Fresh roasted and a brilliant cup. Favorite cup of coffee in all of China outside of Kunming. Worth trying although prices are high.Price- 2 Feel- 7 Coffee- 8.5 Overall- 7
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