This coffee shop next to the Guangzhou subway is how the 9-to-5 workday begins.

Located in an alley near Yantang subway station, this coffee shop offers unique flavors and a distinctive name and signage. I even encountered their mascot, a dachshund. The coffee cups feature a dachshund design, but for iced coffee, the cups are completely transparent, seemingly without any impurities, not even a logo—just a pure cup of coffee. Indeed, no matter how beautiful the coffee cup is, it's the genuine ingredients inside that matter. Truly good coffee should be simple. Recommended: Ethiopian Sidamo Americano. The iced americano is even better. I prefer it without sugar to savor the purest flavor of the coffee beans. Osmanthus Latte: The flavor is decent, with a subtle floral aroma. Coconut Americano: It's much more refreshing. Compared to coconut milk latte, this flavor is more suitable for those who prefer a stronger coffee taste. The coffee shop's ambiance is pleasant, with a retro vibe and a touch of old-town charm, as it's located on the ground floor of a building in an older part of the city. From the outside, the coffee shop looks a bit old. There are plenty of comfortable outdoor seats, perfect for relaxed conversations, but the restroom situation is a bit inconvenient. Facai Coffee Address: Shop 118, No. 89 Yanling Road, Facai Coffee (Turn left at the first fork after exiting Yantang Subway Station, Exit C) Opening Hours: Starts at 8:30 a.m., perfect for those with a 9-to-5 workday! Transportation: Near Exit C of Yantang Subway Station, Guangzhou Metro