A Deep Dive Summary from a Suzhou Coffee Lover! So Many Hidden 4-5 Star Coffee Gems in This City

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A Deep Summary from a Suzhou Coffee Enthusiast!

This is a deep summary from a Suzhou coffee enthusiast. It turns out Suzhou hides so many 4-5 star excellent coffee shops! I've decided to temporarily say goodbye to Starbucks, Costa, and My Cafe!

Manlan Geisha Coffee

An absolutely artistic coffee shop, as you can tell from the name. The storefront is small but very eye-catching. Coffee is freshly brewed with quite a variety of options, and I've heard the desserts are even better. By the way, the owner is both shy and handsome—you might as well steal a few glances at this good-looking guy while enjoying your coffee.

Address: 102-2, Sanyuan Building, 1381 Ganjiang West Road, Gusu District

Hou Coffee

Near the Shihu scenic area, it's especially comfortable to sit outdoors when the weather is warm. The indoor space has many plants and is quite chic. The environment is impeccable. The coffee is also good, and because it's located near Shihu, people who love to play also like to come here and sit for a while.

Address: South Commercial Street, Shihu Scenic Area, Shihu West Road, Wuzhong District

LUWAK COFFEE

A coffee shop downstairs from the Marriott Hotel, with a Korean owner. Both coffee and desserts taste great, and the environment is nice too. I've heard the latte art is exceptionally beautiful.

Address: 1st Floor, Hengyu Plaza, 188 Xinghai Street, Xinghai Plaza, Industrial Park

1895 CAFÉ

A standalone building with Republican-era charm. The signature 1895 coffee has a rich cocoa flavor. There aren't many people in the shop, and comfortable music is playing, making it suitable for couples' dates.

Address: Building 38, Sulun Field, 239 Renmin Road, Gusu District

Cafe Chypre

Located at Building 7, Phase 4 of Ligong Di. The place isn't very large, but when the weather is good, you can sit outdoors. It's a coffee shop suitable for friends' gatherings with great value for money.

Address: No. 7, Phase 4, Ligong Di, Industrial Park

Zhiwei Lian'ge

A coffee shop with a very romantic atmosphere, hidden amidst greenery. The shop offers a limited variety of coffee drinks and desserts, mainly lattes, with desserts following an exquisite and high-end style. Drinking coffee here is quite an experience.

Address: Qianjiawu, Wangshan Scenic Area, Wuzhong District

La Fiore Flower Coffee

The shop is opposite the Sheraton Hotel. The coffee beans here are very authentic, and the desserts are also quite distinctive. The shop's atmosphere and decoration feel absolutely wonderful.

Address: E04, Building 1, Xingyuefang Commercial Street, 9 Yueliangwan Road, Industrial Park

Iplus+ Love Home Coffee & Photography

A place where you can drink coffee and take photos—a very novel concept! If you're not taking photos, come enjoy coffee on their outdoor terrace, looking at the Ferris wheel and the sparkling Jinji Lake. It's very pleasant.

Address: 101, Building F, Modern Plaza, You'an Street, Industrial Park

The Third Cup Coffee

A relatively upscale coffee shop newly opened near Suzhou Amusement Park. It has three floors and a clear bar terrace. It's very comfortable to relax and enjoy the breeze here, and it's also a gathering place for many business people.

Address: 383 Changjiang Road, High-tech Zone

Energy Coffee

Energy Coffee is a café with black and white as the main color scheme. The coffee is classic, and most customers are coffee lovers or people who have come specifically for its reputation.

Address: 60-3 Xuanqiao Lane, Gusu District

CAFÉ DE PARIS Richard 1892

A place where you can sit by the moat and drink coffee. The shop is small but very cozy. I've heard the barista is very professional—perfect for coffee connoisseurs.

Address: 103-105, Area C, New World, 99 Moxie Road

PRIVATE LIVING

This shop is not just a coffee shop but also a furniture store. The dishes and drinks on the menu are served in tableware that's sold in the shop, making dining particularly pleasing to the eye. You're not just drinking coffee—you're appreciating art.

Address: Phase 4, Ligong Di, Industrial Park

BOOK+

Located in the 2.5 Industrial Park, this is quite a bourgeois-style shop. Besides latte art, they also make their own small snacks and cookies, perfect for meeting up to chat and read.

Address: West Side of BOOK+ Bookstore, Building B, 2.5 Industrial Park, 88 Dongchang Road, Industrial Park

Kanong Coffee

The shop environment has character and belongs to a very niche category—you really need to search slowly for it. Also, I've heard the owner's latte art is excellent.

Address: "Chen Residence," 48 Lujia Lane, Pingjiang Road, Gusu District

Caffe Florian

The ancient Venetian café Caffe Florian, with elegant decoration. I've heard the main store is in Venice, and this is the first branch in Asia. There's a dessert buffet, and the coffee servings are really mini-sized, perfect for dates.

Address: 7th Floor, Shin Kong Place, Industrial Park

Kaka Ao The Cafe Kacao

Located on Ligong Di with convenient transportation. In terms of decoration, the entire café's exterior design resembles a castle, and both service attitude and coffee are good.

Address: Phase 4, Ligong Di, Industrial Park

Rui Coffee

The café is near the university town and I've heard it's quite hidden. The waffles made by the owner taste great, and the coffee is also good. The entire shop is quiet, suitable for reading and dates.

Address: 1st Floor, American-style House, North Side of Student Service Center, Wenhui Plaza, 370 Linquan Street, Industrial Park

Lobby Coffee Robbie Coffee

Located slightly off the main area of Yuanrong Times Square, suitable for reading and daydreaming, as well as for friends to chat and discuss matters. They have quite a variety of coffees and desserts.

Address: Intersection of Wangdun Road and You'an Street, Industrial Park

UNICO coffee

UNICO coffee is at Moonlight Wharf, by Jinji Lake. Indoors there are various sofas of all sizes, abundant green plants and flowers, and books—very suitable for photos and small gatherings of friends. Some people fall in love with everything here at first sight, and of course, they don't miss out on the coffee and desserts.

Address: Building B4, Moonlight Wharf, Industrial Park

Hanato Alice Coffee & Cocktails

The coffee shop is in Wenbo Plaza. Push open the door and inside is a large space where you can drink coffee and many flower teas. The whole vibe is warm and romantic, full of artistic flair—almost suitable for filming TV dramas!

Address: iStation D09, Wenbo Plaza Commercial Center, Industrial Park

Coffee Wing · Cafe Restaurant

This coffee shop is on the 2nd floor of Dushu Lake Neighborhood Center. The environment is quite nice. They not only have coffee but also desserts and afternoon tea, with great value for money. Friends from Dushu Lake often use this as their gathering spot.

Address: 2F, Dushu Lake Neighborhood Center, Industrial Park

Man Coffee

Man Coffee is on Shilu Road. The environment is nice, not too crowded, and it's quite pleasant to sit here for an entire afternoon. Their bread sticks also taste very good—crispy with sugar on top.

Address: 36 Shenxian Street / 669 South Gate Intersection, Nanyuan Road, Gusu District

Ucafe

A coffee shop under the Uliving brand, very quiet, and upstairs you can also see Uliving soft home furnishings.

Address: Yuanrong Sky Curtain East Street, Industrial Park / Wisteria Garden, Suzhou Museum

Tina & Aom (Di'amo) Floral Café

A relatively fresh and simple coffee shop where coffee focuses on various floral and herbal lattes and pour-over options. Few people, very quiet, and I've heard you can also learn floral arrangements here.

Address: 4th Floor, Shin Kong Place, Industrial Park

Moce Coffee Blackpages Cafe

The coffee shop is on the 2nd floor atrium of Eslite Spectrum bookstore. The coffee tastes good, and there's nothing better than reading books and drinking coffee in Eslite. However, it's crowded now and you can't concentrate on reading, so it's mainly for drinking coffee.

Address: North side of 2nd floor atrium, Eslite Spectrum bookstore

Dolphin Bay Slow Life Coffee

Located on Xueshi Street, the café is quite large, and there's even a swing on the second floor. Perfect for coming here to read, drink coffee, and pass the time—being lazy for an entire afternoon.

Address: 283 Xueshi Street, Gusu District

Han'er · Mountain Moon Coffee Shop

A coffee shop under the Han'er brand, right on Pingjiang Road. Once you enter, you won't want to leave—the environment is very atmospheric, and any casual photo could become a postcard. It also has locations at Xietang Old Street and Moonlight Wharf.

Address: 78 Pingjiang Road / 1088 Songtao Street / B1 Moonlight Wharf

Huyin Coffee

On the 2nd floor of Seg Plaza in the Industrial Park, a 1500㎡ café with a very stylish environment, suitable for small gatherings and leisure.

Address: 2nd Floor, Huyin Coffee, 318 Suya Road, Seg Plaza, Industrial Park

Ma Belle

A newly opened café in Wuzhong District, located within Wulongqiao Park, next to Tantai Lake Hotel. Not many people, and the shop has a terrace. Meal prices are moderate.

Address: Inside Wulongqiao Park, Taihu East Road, Wuzhong District

Zoo Coffee

The coffee shop is located near Guanqian, with a great environment that overall resembles a zoo. The coffee is decent, but the atmosphere is what matters most.

Address: 9 Shao Mo Zhen Lane, Gusu District

Opus Espresso

Opus Espresso is located on the first floor of Yuanrong Constellation, with several other branches. This one mainly focuses on Italian coffee and various single-origin coffees. Those who are particular about coffee usually come here.

Address: 1080 Sky Area, 1st Floor, Yuanrong Constellation, 269 Wangdun Road, Industrial Park

Address: 4-1, Phase 4, Ligong Di, Jinji Lake Avenue

Address: -1F, Gaoxin Plaza, 28 Shishan Road

Address: L111, 1st Floor, Eslite Life Suzhou Store, 8 Yuelang Street

Cagic Coffee

Located south of Xueshi Street, near Daoqian Street, the outside of the shop is entirely transparent glass, creating two different styles and contrasts with the Gusu small town outside.

Address: 175 Xueshi Street, Gusu District

Magic Cube LOFT

Magic Cube has several locations in Suzhou. The Ligong Di branch offers afternoon tea with a great environment, decorated in rich Hepburn retro style with vibrant yet harmonious colors. Beautiful for photos.

Address: 1st Floor, Barcelona Art Museum, Building 12, Phase 3, Ligong Di, Industrial Park

LADY7 Café

The restaurant decoration is full of feminine sentiments—clearly suitable for women, with European-style chairs. They have snacks, main courses (not many), and desserts. Overall, it's more like a restaurant.

Address: B1, 269 Wangdun Road, Industrial Park, Industrial Park

Nouveau

Nouveau is a place where you can drink coffee and have light meals. It's quiet and also suitable for discussing private matters.

Address: 3rd Floor, East of Linghua Digital City, 688 Zhuhui Road, Gusu District

Homer Coffee Light Meal Bar

The coffee shop also has a back garden with a retro environment—quite bourgeois. The shop mainly serves Western light meals, coffee drinks, etc., all of which taste good.

Address: 558 Ganjiang East Road, Gusu District

Marshal Sable Cat Themed Café

A distinctive cat café with delicious snacks and adorable cats! Overall, it's a cozy home-style café.

Address: 2nd Floor, 869 Shiquan Street, Gusu District

Su Coffee

Located at the intersection of Lindun Road and Ganjiang Road, somewhat hidden, with few people and quiet—perfect for peacefully reading books and drinking coffee.

Address: Room 106-1, Building C, Pin'ge Fashion Park, 690 Ganjiang East Road, Gusu District

Ya Kun Coffee & Toast

Located in Yuanrong Times Square, with simple decoration and cute wall paintings. Overall, it's a shop with a great environment and excellent taste.

Address: Building 9, Sky Curtain East Street, Yuanrong Times Square, Huachi Street, Industrial Park / 2nd Floor, Impression City, 1699 Xianda Avenue

Cat Coffee

Inside the warehouse-themed restaurant, there are about twenty cats. Here you can drink coffee while playing with cats.

Address: 4th Floor, Seg Digital City, opposite Haidilao, Industrial Park

Caffe Bene

This is a Korean café. Because it's a chain, the decoration isn't particularly fancy. It's fine for drinking coffee, reading, or small gatherings here.

Address: Shop A114, 1st Floor, Xicheng Yongjie Life Plaza, 19 Guangji South Road, Gusu District

Address: 16 Taijian Lane

Address: B1-1350, Yuanrong Shopping Center, 269 Wangdun Road

Address: 1st Floor, Sunshine Department Store, 199 Shishan Road, New Land Center

Address: Room E140, 1st Floor, City Plaza, 1109 Wuzhong Avenue

Address: B1, Meiluo Department Store, Tiandu Plaza, 211 Changjiang Road

Zemo Cafe

Zemo is right next to Dushu Lake Higher Education Zone. The shop has coffee and meals, and it's a place frequented by many foreigners—a small shop with a great atmosphere.

Address: 99 Ren'ai Road, Dushu Lake Higher Education Zone, Industrial Park

MANGO SIX

A famous Korean coffee shop. The coffee is decent, but their focus is on fruit juices and other drinks. The juices are all freshly made from fruits, and you can see many fruits displayed here—reassuring to eat.

Address: Room 107, 1st Floor, Jinhe Building, High-tech Zone

Flower Café

Flower is at Moonlight Wharf. As soon as you enter, there are many green plants, and the decoration feels very thoughtful. The shop mainly serves coffee, macarons, cakes, waffles, tea drinks, etc., with great value for money.

Address: Moonlight Wharf, Industrial Park

Maan Cat Coffee

The biggest highlight of this café is that it's decorated with so many cat accessories—a great destination for both cat lovers and coffee lovers. The environment inside is quite good, the coffee is excellent, and it's perfect for sitting for an entire afternoon.

Address: 1st Floor, Global 188, Suhua Road, Lake West, Industrial Park

Grinding Time Café

The shop entrance is on Guanqian Street, not noisy, suitable for couples and best friends to come for coffee together. The coffee is neither good nor bad—it all depends on your mood.

Address: 2nd Floor, 7 Bifengfang, Guanqian Street, Gusu District

Matrix Coffee

On the B1 floor of Eslite Spectrum bookstore, a very small shop with excellent coffee. The handmade preparations are delicious and great value for money. The coffee cups on the counter are also a major highlight.

Address: B1 floor, Eslite Spectrum bookstore, Industrial Park

Fragmented Time

On the 4th floor of Building 1, Mudu Film and Television City, a place where you can drink coffee and read books. Coffee and tea are not expensive, and when you're tired of reading, you can go to a nearby cinema.

Address: 4th Floor, Building 1, Mudu Film and Television City, Jinshan South Road, Wuzhong District

Old Times Coffee Shop

A newly opened café. Besides coffee and light meals, they basically have alcoholic drinks, beverages, etc. When the weather is good, sitting at an outdoor table for afternoon tea is very pleasant.

Address: A102, Building 3, Wumen Impression West Area, Panmen Road, Gusu District

Dihu

This is run by young people from Taiwan. The items are good and taste great. It's usually quite popular. Comfortable music always plays in the shop, making it very nice for chatting and resting.

Address: 1st Floor, Hengyu Phase 2 Directors' Club, 89 Su Xiu Road, Industrial Park

Savor

A coffee shop with very affordable prices and a very atmospheric decoration. Japanese anime is projected on the shop's projector, which is quite special.

Address: 20 meters south of Daguangming Cinema, opposite People's Mall, Gusu District

Address: Room 408, Heji Building

Address: Shop L110a, Vanke Beautiful Plaza, Industrial Park

Pandora Urban Action Coffee

The decoration style of this shop is low-key luxury. The coffee is freshly ground with a rich aroma, and the service attitude is also very good.

Address: B115B, B1 Floor, West Building, Taihua Mall / Building D, Wenxing Plaza, Dushu Lake

Viki Lulu House Art Experience Center

This coffee shop is hidden near Eslite Spectrum bookstore. The coffee is okay, neither good nor bad, but the latte art is cute! The environment has a sense of understated luxury.

Address: L102-L202, Eslite Spectrum bookstore

Simplify to Simple Café

This coffee shop is located on Xietang Old Street, a coffee and light meal shop. Starting from 8:30 PM every evening, singers perform, mostly folk songs, which are quite good.

Address: Xietang Old Street, Industrial Park

Floraldo Floral Café

This is on the B1 floor of Linri, mainly selling flowers with coffee and drinks as supplements. Their silk flowers come in many colors, and you can spend an entire afternoon drinking while looking at flowers and plants.

Address: Floraldo, Linri Plaza, Xihualin Street, Industrial Park

M + Coffee

A coffee shop with a strong artistic atmosphere. Here you can taste delicious coffee, desserts, and drinks, as well as rest and communicate. There are also people painting in the shop.

Address: 1st Floor, "Ming Art Museum," Building 15, Phase 4, Ligong Di

Wu Zai Booksite

This newly opened café isn't large, but the location is excellent, occupying a spot by Dushu Lake. Coffee prices aren't high, suitable for couples' study sessions and academic salons.

Address: C106, Huihu Building, 10 Yueliangwan, Industrial Park

Echo Café

The shop name is a reason many literary youths come here—it's Echo's English name from San Mao. All coffee is pour-over, and you can watch the brewing process. The homemade small snacks also taste excellent.

Address: 101, Building 35, Phase 4, Xietang Old Street, Industrial Park

Civet Coffee

The café is a small treasure of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle, famous for that cup of civet coffee. The signature civet coffee is truly expensive. After shopping in the supermarket, reading books and daydreaming here is more than enough.

Address: B1 Floor, Pedestrian Street, Building C, Wanda Plaza, Gusu District

The 36th Story Coffee Shop

The coffee shop name itself is very attractive, and the coffee inside is also very fragrant. Many people come specifically for these two things. When the weather is good, there's even a swing to sit on outside.

Address: Building 1, Phase 1, Xietang Old Street, 1088 Songtao Street, Industrial Park

T.CO CAFÉ

This shop is in Wumen Impression. The environment is decent, clean and tidy, suitable for daydreaming, and the coffee tastes okay.

Address: Room 201, Building 5, Wumen Impression West Area, 1618 Nanmen Road, Gusu District

Lomo Café

The coffee shop has upper and lower floors with an elegant and quiet environment. The coffee tastes very rich and fragrant, and the owner is very considerate, making it very suitable for gathering and chatting with friends.

Address: 40-1 Wuyachang, Shiquan Street, Gusu District

Reverse Time · Friends

A relatively flavorful café. The coffee truly tastes excellent, and on rainy days, light rain paired with coffee is very pleasant.

Address: 640 Shiquan Street, Gusu District

Nice Start Café

This coffee shop's sign and storefront are quite large. When you enter, you can see many books, and the second floor has a sofa layout. It's a good place for finding tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle. Besides coffee, the shop also has desserts, suitable for daydreaming and small gatherings.

Address: 1st Floor, Phase 3, International Science and Technology Park, 1355 Jinji Lake Avenue, Industrial Park

Wen Dou Ji Coffee

The barista at this coffee shop is excellent, and some people come specifically for their coffee beans. The coffee flavor is authentic, service is attentive, and it's a good place for finding tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle.

Address: 1156, 1st Floor, Jinshi Building, Binhe Road, High-tech Zone

Xu Coffee

Xu Coffee is on Songtao Street. The shop has books and beautiful scenery. You can lazily nestle on the sofa, take a sip of coffee, and watch a game for a while. Many people like to go on rainy days.

Address: Building 4, Phase 1, Xietang Old Street, 1088 Songtao Street, Wuzhong District

Dima Tina Coffee

A recently opened coffee shop. The coffee here is both beautiful and delicious. I've heard from friends who've tried it that the ingredients are quite authentic, making it an excellent choice for small gatherings.

Address: Shishan Building, High-tech Zone

Coffee Droptop

Coffee Droptop is the coffee endorsed by Jun Ji-hyun, with over 300 locations in Korea. The Korean coffee and desserts inside are carefully prepared fresh and baked on-site, especially fragrant. Located at Wuzhong District Wanda Plaza, you won't have to worry about finding a place to meet friends on weekends.

Address: Pedestrian Street, Wuzhong District Wanda Commercial Plaza

JOHN BROWN CHOCOLATES

The coffee here is delicious, and macaron cakes are also a major feature—so exquisite they whet your appetite. The environment is also quite nice and very quiet.

Address: West 229, Vanke Beautiful Plaza, Zhongxin Avenue, Industrial Park

G+ Snack Time Café

The small shop is in Tongli Ancient Town, with two floors. The layout is exquisite and cozy, making you feel comfortable and peaceful just sitting there. The specialty coffee is super rich and mellow~ and they have a special cat too!

Address: 190 Yuxing Street, Tongli Town, Tongli Scenic Area

Shanghe Coffee

The small shop has the slow flavor of Suzhou, located by the river with good scenery. The coffee taste is also quite authentic. Drinking coffee while feeling the breeze like this—so peaceful! So enjoyable!

Address: 244 Pingjiang Road, Gusu District

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