GoodLuck Coffee Introduction
Goodluck Coffee is located in a small alley on Nanxing Road, considered a professional coffee shop that only insiders know about. From the entrance of the alley, it’s hard to imagine that this unique café is hidden behind a mechanical shop. Upon entering Goodluck Coffee, you’ll see various mechanical devices transformed by the owner, Lin Peng-Wei, such as a light switch made from a generator dashboard and a small table lamp adorned with Captain America’s shield, all set against the stacked wooden walls and furniture, creating an intriguing atmosphere. Peng-Wei shared that the café’s space was originally his room during his youth, which was adjacent to his father Lin An-Cai's mechanical shop. Growing up under his father's influence, he developed skills in mechanical engineering and later pursued studies in interior design and architecture. The process of transforming his room into a café took him two years, completed solely by his own hard work and sweat. After returning to Chiayi City from studying abroad, Peng-Wei's first job was as a coffee machine engineer, responsible for repairing coffee machines at various cafes. In the first three years of his career, he began to nurture the idea of opening his own café. The shelves in the shop display coffee equipment, and beside the bar counter is a workspace for coffee machine repairs, where various wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers hang heavily on the wall, resembling a gentleman subtly containing brilliance, waiting for Peng-Wei to take them up, at which point he skillfully showcases his expertise. When I exited the restroom of Goodluck Coffee, I noticed an old gratitude certificate written in Japanese hanging on the wall. Upon inquiry, I learned that Peng-Wei's grandfather, Lin Wu-Chang, founded the Anfeng Saw Shop during the Japanese occupation and was known as "Saw Lin." He made significant contributions before reinforced concrete appeared in Taiwanese society, thus receiving a certificate of appreciation from suppliers. I imagined Lin Wu-Chang's craftsmanship as a wood and metal saw worker continuing through his son Lin An-Cai and grandson Lin Peng-Wei, a legacy spanning three generations that embodies delicacy, dedication, and passion for their work, now solidly reflected in every corner of the café.
