The Place
Tucked away on the top floor of a pure white building on Miaoqian Xi Jie in Dongshankou is a newly-opened, homey cafe. To savor a cup of coffee in Long Fung, patrons need to first pass through a stationery store and boutique selling independent designers’ brands housed in what’s been named the ‘Bad Market.’
It’s a compact space: five tables with a dozen or so chairs are placed on the far end, ungenerously spaced, and roasted coffee beans in gift bags are arranged on wall shelves. A staircase leads you directly to a counter, where a variety of Long Fung’s signature cold brews are displayed in a desktop fridge.
The Food
Long Fung is still tweaking the menu, but there are two desserts – caramel pudding and panna cotta (both priced at RMB20 and disappointingly small) – available so far. Options for cold brews, on the other hand, are as abundant as they are dynamic.
Here, cold-brew coffees are served in glass bottles, along with a glass containing one sizable sphere of ice. You’re able to choose from about 10 coffee bean varieties from Africa, South America and other regions, which are roasted daily to different levels. The style of roast affects the coffee’s bitterness, so ask the staff for a recommendation if you’re unsure what to order.
On top of exploring a diverse offering of cold brews, you can also satisfy caffeine cravings with Long Fung’s select teas. Pick your ‘cup of tea’ from fragrant grass, vanilla, red and fruit varieties, all of which come with optional dried fruits to infuse your brew with specific regional flavors.
The Vibe
On our visit, sunlight spills through large windows onto a large table occupied by a group of gossipers. This is a place where the murmur of conversation is respected instead of being drowned out by canned music.
Price: RMB50
Who’s going: lady-bros, the soft-spoken
Good for: cold brews, chitchatting
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