Tasting Journey #116 - 拾米屋

拾米屋
台北市北投區大同街153號1號倉庫
02.2892.2800
http://sheme.tw/

Unlike most of the cafe's in Taipei, Sheme Cafe is hidden away in an alley in Beitou.  The building is a converted rice storage warehouse. The walls are rundown, and the roof is made of sheets of metal.  It is a coffee shop recommended for winter, not in the midst of summer as there is no air conditioning available.  There must've been at least 5 circulating fans hard at work.  Despite the not-so-comfortable condition, and its difficult-to-find location, it is still packed with guests.

  

 

According to my colleague, the cafe was founded by a coffee lover, who then joined-business with two sisters who are into bakery.  No set menu for the desserts, as they offer whatever they have available the day of. 

I had an ice coffee (very unusual) because it was recommended by my co-worker. It was the perfect choice for the hot summer.  The ice-coffee is made with carbonated water, so the coffee tasted more like pop, but less the sugar.  Refreshing and light.  I do have to say that coffee, when drank cold, loses its aromatic flavour, and could yield a slight sour after taste.  I also don't get that kick of calmness like I do with hot coffee.  Nonetheless, it was still a great choice when dined at a place with no AC.