Warm Tummy Introduction
The popular all-day brunch spot "Warm Belly" in Chiayi has been thriving for 8 years. There’s a similar Japanese restaurant called "Keeping it from Dad" in Taipei, but Chiayi's establishment is more accurately named "Warm Belly." The owner, who has a background in culinary arts, has always loved cooking and eating, and wanted to open a restaurant to fulfill her dream. However, her family considered entrepreneurship too risky and did not support her. Despite this, the determined girl secretly opened "Warm Belly Coffee" in 2014, making it one of the earliest all-day brunch places in Chiayi City. The restaurant doesn’t pursue any specific design style; it only aims for cleanliness and naturalness, without setting a target audience. The owner states, “I just want to make food that I enjoy. If customers happen to like it too, that would be wonderful.” The cost of the toast is 4 to 5 times that of regular commercial bread, and even the vegetables are ahead of the trend, as they are among the first to use hydroponic lettuce sourced from Dalin. By focusing on satisfying customers with the quality of the food instead of flashy marketing, "Warm Belly" has maintained its popularity over the past 8 years and is highly recommended by many locals as a top brunch place in Chiayi. According to Google reviews, the "Maple Syrup Fried Chicken French Toast" is a classic choice for many regulars and often sells out before noon, so get there early if you want to try it. Image source: Chiayi City Government Tourism Bureau｜Photography: Mag.
