Warm Belly Introduction
After 8 years of popularity, there is a well-known all-day brunch shop in Chiayi called "暖肚皮" (Warm Belly), which is reminiscent of the "瞞著爹" (Keeping it from Dad) Japanese restaurant in Taipei. The owner, who has a background in culinary arts, loves to cook and eat, and hoped to open a restaurant to realize her dreams. However, her family considered entrepreneurship too risky and did not support her. The stubborn girl opened "暖肚皮咖啡" (Warm Belly Café) in 2014 without her family's knowledge, making it one of the early all-day brunch establishments in Chiayi City. Not focusing on a particular design style, the café is clean and natural, without setting demands for a specific target audience. The owner states, "I just want to make what I love to eat, and 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 options, and even the vegetables are pioneering, as they were the first to use hydroponic lettuce from Dalin. The focus is on satisfying customers with quality food instead of flashy marketing. Over the 8 years of operation, Warm Belly has remained popular and is highly recommended by many locals as a top brunch spot in Chiayi. According to Google reviews, the "Maple Syrup Fried Chicken French Toast" is especially popular among regulars, often selling out before noon, so be sure to arrive early if you want to try it. Image source: Chiayi City Government Tourism and News Office | Photography: Mag.
