A Delicious Rest Stop for Biking on Shihtzu Island – LILI KOKO Coffee

Text & photos / Chun Chun Yu Dong ♥ A Foodie Girl’s Life Chronicles
 
 From childhood, my impression of Shihtzu Island was that it was the most flood-prone area in Taipei, and I used to even mix it up with Xizhi... Later, after getting to know a friend who lives in Shihtzu, I finally learned its exact location, but after biking around a bit, I thought Shihtzu wasn’t particularly special.

I only just found out that Shihtzu Island is a sandbar at the confluence of the Tamsui River and the Keelung River. Recently, however, I discovered the complete cycling path that circles the entire island — perfect for hanging out with friends or family. Along the way, you can soak in the rich rural vibe of Shihtzu, passing parks, wetlands, bridges, and more.

And because I found a coffee shop located right beside the Shihtzu Island cycling path, I immediately rode my scooter straight there for a taste. LILI KOKO mainly serves coffee, flavored milk, teas, and desserts. Desserts include handmade cookies, cakes, savory pies, and more.

The latte art is beautiful, but the real surprise was how well cinnamon and honey go together. In the past, neither Pippi nor I were big fans of the smell of cinnamon, but this cinnamon-scented latte didn’t put us off at all — we actually really liked it.