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巴索托咖啡館
Exit 2 · about 6 min walk

巴索托咖啡館

Bassotto Caffè
Coffee, Brunch, Italian Cuisine · 苓雅區
★ 4.2・692 reviews 121 views Closed now
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“Pistachio ham, silky cheese, and nut spread layer into a panini, joined by tomato-beef lasagna and cannoli in three flavors, each savory or sweet option with a distinct character. With standing drinks downstairs and seated dining upstairs, it is worth a short detour for lovers of Italian coffee and snacks, extending a cup of coffee into a complete meal.”

Italian standing coffee bar Pistachio ham panini Cannoli in three flavors
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★☆☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Go if convenient

If you are already at 文化中心站 · Cultural Center, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Pistachio, ham, and cheese layer savory aromas

A thin, crisp panini holds ham, silky cheese, and pistachio spread, with arugula adding freshness as meaty, milky, and nutty aromas overlap.

02
From stretchy lasagna to crisp cannoli

Bolognese Lasagna balances cheese and minced meat with tomato acidity, while cannoli pair crisp fried shells with soft cheese fillings in pistachio, chocolate, and candied-orange flavors.

03
Standing and seated spaces set different café rhythms

The ground floor keeps a standing coffee bar, while upstairs offers window seats and round tables. With espresso, croissants, or Italian snacks, you can choose a quick stop or a leisurely meal.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

From pizza and sausages to a café

Owner Cai Songlin previously worked as a pizzaiolo, then started a business selling European-style sausages before extending his interest in Italian food culture into Bassotto Caffè. That experience broadened the café from coffee to savory dishes and desserts, while its combination of a standing bar and seated tables invites guests into the everyday life of an Italian corner café.

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Pistachio Ham and Silky Cheese Panini MetroBites visit photo

Pistachio Ham and Silky Cheese Panini

Bread with a thin, crisp toasted crust holds ham, arugula, smooth silky cheese, and pistachio spread. Savory ham arrives first, followed by milky cheese and nutty aroma, while the greens lighten the substantial filling. It suits anyone seeking a layered Italian savory bite.

Bolognese Lasagna MetroBites visit photo

Bolognese Lasagna

Layers of pasta absorb tomato-beef sauce beneath cheese baked golden on top, still stretching when cut. The generous meat sauce is not overly salty, and bright tomato acidity balances the richness of cheese and minced meat. Choose it as the savory centerpiece if you enjoy the aroma of a hot baked dish.

Sicilian Cannoli MetroBites visit photo

Sicilian Cannoli

Crisp fried pastry tubes are filled with smooth cheese, contrasting a brittle shell with a soft center. Pistachio, chocolate, and candied orange provide distinct nutty, cocoa, and fruit aromas, making the three flavors rewarding to compare slowly.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Restaurant Snapshot

巴索托咖啡館 (Bassotto Caffè) brings the everyday feel of an Italian corner bar to Kaohsiung's Cultural Center area: the ground floor keeps the quick rhythm of standing coffee, while upstairs offers fuller seating. Beyond espresso and croissants, panini, lasagna, and cannoli make this more than a dessert café.

Interior and dining atmosphere:A wood-fronted exterior and Italian espresso machine evoke a European street corner. The ground floor is a standing bar, while upstairs has window seats and round tables. Croissants and Italian pastries fill the dessert case, giving the café a lively, lived-in mood.
Location and dining notes:The café is on Linnan Street in Kaohsiung's 苓雅區, near the Cultural Center. Stay downstairs to experience Italian standing-bar culture; if you want to linger over savory food and desserts, the upstairs seating is more relaxed.
● Pistachio Ham and Silky Cheese Panini

The bread is toasted to a thin, crisp crust, revealing ham, arugula, smooth cheese, and pistachio spread inside. Savory ham, milky cheese, and nutty aroma overlap, while fresh greens keep the generous filling in balance.

巴索托咖啡館 (Bassotto Caffè) visit photo
● Bolognese Lasagna

Layers of pasta absorb tomato-beef sauce beneath cheese baked to a golden top, which still stretches when cut. The meat sauce is generous without being overly salty, and the tomato's bright acidity balances the richness of cheese and minced meat.

巴索托咖啡館 (Bassotto Caffè) visit photo
● Sicilian Cannoli

Crisp fried pastry tubes hold a smooth cheese filling in three flavors: pistachio, chocolate, and candied orange. The brittle shell contrasts with the soft center, and the aromas of nuts, cocoa, and fruit remain individually distinct.

巴索托咖啡館 (Bassotto Caffè) visit photo
💡 Ordering notes

Build the savory part of the meal around a panini or lasagna, then finish with cannoli and espresso. This sequence best captures the full rhythm of an Italian café, from meal to dessert.

  • Location:Linnan Street in Kaohsiung's 苓雅區, near the Cultural Center.
  • Type:Italian coffee, croissants, panini, and classic desserts.
  • Highlights:Italian standing-bar culture and a two-floor space.
  • Best for:Coffee lovers, afternoon tea, and diners curious about Italian snacks.

📌 Editor's summary

Bassotto is about more than a cup of coffee; it offers the whole culture of an Italian café. From the standing counter to panini, lasagna, and cannoli, every stage carries a distinct regional character.

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4.2
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
802台灣高雄市苓雅區中正里林南街6號
Opening hours
Monday: 08:00 – 18:30
Tuesday: 08:00 – 18:30
Wednesday: 08:00 – 18:30
Thursday: 08:00 – 18:30
Friday: 08:00 – 18:30
Saturday: 08:00 – 18:30
Sunday: 08:00 – 18:30
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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文化中心站 · Cultural Center
Exit 2 · about 6 min walk · about 479 m
Also convenient
Exit 3 Another exit at the same station
about 7 min walk · about 490 m
O Orange Line
信義國小站 · Sinyi Elementary School · Exit 4 Another nearby station
about 9 min walk · about 654 m
Walking About 6 min from Exit 2 · about 479 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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