A romantic confession hotspot: A Changhua café creates sweet latte art in the shape of human faces

Text & Photos /A-kuei Ah-ya, excerpted from "A-kuei Ah-ya Fun Flash Taiwan" published by Gao Bao Publishing

You’d never imagine that such a romantic experience—spoiling your girlfriend like a princess—could be found in a café inside a factory. But Jimmy’s Station truly has that magic. As soon as you step inside, you’ll be drawn in by the spacious and cozy atmosphere—it’s a humanistic café that blends art and culture. The owner, Jimmy, is an art enthusiast himself. Aside from displaying many of his paintings, the café also hosts small photography exhibitions, handicraft displays, and music gatherings from time to time, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in art, culture, and the aroma of coffee.

▲ There are two small Moai statues at the entrance.

Of course, the most impressive part is that Brother Jimmy can create custom latte art featuring human faces. Just hand him a photo, and in less than 10 minutes, a lifelike portrait will appear in your coffee. His hands are incredibly skilled—the entire cup becomes his canvas. There’s almost nothing he can’t paint (laughs).

▲ All these portraits are hand-drawn by the owner—no human face is too challenging for him.

Thanks to the owner’s dexterity, couples can come here to create their own unique, sweet latte art. The exquisite and realistic designs will make you reluctant to take even a sip, even as your coffee cools down. Plus, each cup comes with an individual serial number. My buddy and I were numbers 5015 and 5016. When you visit next time, you can check how many numbers apart yours are (laughs).

▲ The human-face latte art of my buddy and me—isn’t it super special? Coffee like this is not only more fun but also leaves a deeper impression.

▲ Just show the photo you want drawn to the owner in advance, and you’ll get a customized coffee latte.

A shy yet romantic confession hotspot

Usually, the confession stage is the most nerve-wracking and scary part. What if I confess and they get angry? Will we not even remain friends? So many scenarios run through your head. But if you let fear hold you back, you might miss out on a beautiful relationship. The human-face latte art at Jimmy’s Station is undoubtedly the best tool for confessing. Secretly coordinate with Brother Jimmy and tweak the design—add a heart or write “Love You”—it’s definitely a romantic and creative way to confess (and if it fails, you can just blame the barista and save yourself some embarrassment. Isn’t that convenient?).

Jimmy’s Station
Address: No. 783, Changcao Rd., Changhua City, Changhua County
Phone: 04-7518003
Business hours: 08:30–17:30, closed Mondays and Tuesdays