Somewhere Over the Rainbow is Somewhere Cafe

Somewhere Cafe’s Exterior

Somewhere Cafe is actually not over the rainbow, it’s in the little alleyway just south of the corner where Jiaodaokou meets Gulou Dongdajie, but it’s like you step into another world when you walk into this cozy little cafe. It’s brand new, it’s totally unlike any other cafe in the surrounding area, but since it’s just opened, it is still in the process of getting things together.

They have just opened their doors with a limited coffee/tea and beer drink menus written in marker on little cardboard sheets.

Somewhere Cafe Drink Menus

Since we were on our way to dinner, we both settled on a Milk Tea (RMB 18) and a Mixed Milk Tea (RMB 23) with Chocolate Cookie flavoring.  Instead of the sweet Taiwanese milk tea I was expecting, it was really more like an English Tea with a touch of milk and chocolate flavoring for the Mixed Milk Tea. The flavor was light and even though the tea was not impressive by any means, it was a lovely experience, which was of course enhanced by the excellent ambiance of the cafe.

Milk Tea (RMB 18) and Mixed Milk Tea (RMB 23) with Chocolate Cookie Flavoring

The service is friendly and when asked about whether or not they offer any snacks or food, they say that by the end of February this month, they will offer a selection of salads, sandwiches and pizzas.

Our waiter said that the owner of this cafe is Chinese, but the style of the cafe is like something straight out of Europe and even their music selection was surprisingly good!  The same owner is also soon to open up a courtyard cafe on Beiluoguxiang at the end of February 2012.

Stay tuned in the next month for a full review of Somewhere Cafe on LDS!

LumDimSum Snapshots of Somewhere Cafe:

Lounging and Sipping on Tea in Somewhere Cafe

Somewhere Cafe’s Bar

Somewhere Cafe’s Beer Selection