Unique Coffee in Keelung

Do you know what Lao coffee is? What was the earliest form of coffee shops in Keelung? After spending quite some time traveling abroad, I haven’t updated my hometown Keelung articles for nearly half a year. This post continues the series "Keelung Coffee Explorations" with its 25th entry, which many readers have been eagerly waiting for. Let’s start by reiterating: due to the presence of Keelung Port, Keelung has been a pioneer in Taiwan’s coffee culture. The density of coffee shops in Keelung ranks among the highest in Taiwan, especially around the train station, Ren’ai Market, and Miaokou Night Market areas. So, what’s unique about Keelung’s coffee culture? The answer might be its "arcade coffee culture"—simple and straightforward, without desserts or unnecessary frills. At most, you might find a newspaper (or nowadays, a smartphone) accompanying your coffee, much like dim sum in Hong Kong. This post introduces "Lao Coffee," which isn’t considered traditional arcade coffee but has an interesting name and offers affordable coffee. Let’s start with this shop (arcade coffee). Shop Name: Lao Coffee Location: No. 147, Ren’er Road Business Hours: 07:00-21:00