KUN COFFEE 昆咖啡

At the end of Dashitou Lane in Suzhou’s old town Gusu District is a two-story coffee shop called KUN COFFEE serving very good specialty coffees. The shop has some outdoor seating along Ximei Lane, and is situated at a bustling intersection with electric scooters often darting by.

Upstairs is a cozy lounge area with a small balcony and a nice view overlooking Dashitou Lane. The design of the shop is simple and tasteful with some old-school retro furnishings. It could be a good place to stop in to work on your laptop, or to take a coffee break from an afternoon of exploring the neighboring side streets.

KUN COFFEE have all the basics covered: americanos, flat whites, lattes, mochas, and lattes, but for the more adventurous, the specialty drinks are the ones to get. They serve a buffalo milk dirty – strong, bitter, and a bit creamy with a slightly sour aftertaste – as well as a buffalo milk latte.

They offer an ALL IN set with all three of their specialty coffees for ¥99 RMB. One of their best original recipe drinks is the 皂罗袍 (¥38 RMB), a cold brew coffee made with Kenyan SL28/SL34 beans, with notes of strawberries, raspberries, and rose. If you are a coffee purist, they offer very good hand drip coffees with options for Colombian, Costa Rican, Kenyan, and Ethiopian beans.

KUN COFFEE is a short walk from the popular Shiquan Street, and is located at the end of Dashitou Alley, a historic small alley with a handful of hip boutique shops. The neighborhood itself is worth a leisurely stroll through as you make your way back to the Metro (nearest access is Exit 3 of Leqiao Metro Station on Line 4 or 1).

^{* This listing was updated on 18 July 2024 and the information at the time of writing was accurate. Please contact the business directly or look them up on 大众点评 for the most up-to-date information.}