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The Korean couple is very nice and the decor is relaxing. They use Lavazza coffee beans, a premium brand. To be honest, I liked the coffee here better than the French Bakery. The only problem is they don't serve food like the French Bakery (the quality of the French Bakery's food has deteriorated in recent years, but they do have it). Of course, deciding to offer food is a large and expensive decision. Starbucks does a great job of remaining a coffee shop but also offering some food. I wish they would have a designated non-smoking room, separating the smokers from the non-smokers (they have 2 distinct back rooms). As a non-smoker, I'd appreciate that and it would positively affect my patronage.

Hi, Isaac, welcome to LocalJoy! Interesting comment. Very similar style to the comments of Kevin, another of LocalJoy's users. I must confess to being the author of the purple prose you're commenting on. I do try, in my own pollyanna-ish way, to write very positive, readable descriptions of places in Changchun that cast them in what I think of as the best light. I may get carried away from time to time and my writing skills may not be adequate but I am comforted by the notion that others can temper my descriptions with comments and critiques based on their personal experience.