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T-Cafe
Location: Jinyi Park, Hedong District, Tianjin, China
Hours: MTWRFSaSu 8:30-18:00
First Impressions: T-Cafe is built in place of an old factory, and some of its history is preserved as pieces in and around the cafe. It has a really unique atmosphere and lots of space to walk around and explore.
Netizen Friendly ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are a lot of laptop-friendly seating and outlets near most, if not all, of the tables. The WiFi is stable and fast enough for standard work--I was able to stream and play games that aren't demanding with no problem. There is also a clean bathroom to use if you'll be there for a long time.
Environment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
While often crowded, the cafe is huge with generous amount of sitting space both inside and outside. Outside, the sitting areas are protected from the sun and the view includes a public fountain. It’s very relaxing and beautiful! That said, it is a big cafe and sometimes there is trash left on tables if staff aren’t attentive enough.
Food & Drink ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The coffee is brewed a little bitter, but the cake is good. There are also options for food, such as fries, chicken wings, and pasta (that I have not tried). I've tried the osmanthus dirty, osmanthus latte, and the mocha. I prefer the mocha. Prices are fair and lower than cafés toward the center of the city with a medium latte being 26 RMB and an Americano being 18 RMB.
Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Service is always friendly and attentive. You are supposed to listen for your finished order to be called and go collect it, but the staff will bring it to you if they are not too busy—which is appreciated! You need to ask for water if you want it
( Photos of T-Cafe )
Location: Jinyi Park, Hedong District, Tianjin, China
Hours: MTWRFSaSu 8:30-18:00
First Impressions: T-Cafe is built in place of an old factory, and some of its history is preserved as pieces in and around the cafe. It has a really unique atmosphere and lots of space to walk around and explore.
Netizen Friendly ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
There are a lot of laptop-friendly seating and outlets near most, if not all, of the tables. The WiFi is stable and fast enough for standard work--I was able to stream and play games that aren't demanding with no problem. There is also a clean bathroom to use if you'll be there for a long time.
Environment ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
While often crowded, the cafe is huge with generous amount of sitting space both inside and outside. Outside, the sitting areas are protected from the sun and the view includes a public fountain. It’s very relaxing and beautiful! That said, it is a big cafe and sometimes there is trash left on tables if staff aren’t attentive enough.
Food & Drink ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The coffee is brewed a little bitter, but the cake is good. There are also options for food, such as fries, chicken wings, and pasta (that I have not tried). I've tried the osmanthus dirty, osmanthus latte, and the mocha. I prefer the mocha. Prices are fair and lower than cafés toward the center of the city with a medium latte being 26 RMB and an Americano being 18 RMB.
Service ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Service is always friendly and attentive. You are supposed to listen for your finished order to be called and go collect it, but the staff will bring it to you if they are not too busy—which is appreciated! You need to ask for water if you want it
X-Factor ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s really cool to use an old factory as a cafe and it keeps pieces of the history displayed in the cafe like a mini-musuem. In Tianjin, it is also hard to find cafes that open before 9 AM, so it’s really nice that this one opens at 8:30 for people who prefer an early start to their day.
Overall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
While the coffee is just okay, the cake is really delicious. Ultimately, the café is a fantastic spot to study or work during the week. The tables are large and there are even more private places to sit if you need a quieter space. For students or digital nomads, there are few places that offer so much comfortable space. You can find photos of T-Cafe under the cut.
( Photos of T-Cafe )
