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Formula Coffee Roaster
Coffee, Desserts · 三民區
★ 4.7・694 reviews 212 views Closed now
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METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“House-roasted beans, charred molten Basque cheesecake, and watermelon-fruit coffee offer clear flavor choices for a Kaohsiung coffee-and-dessert stop.”

House-roasted beans Molten Basque cheesecake Plants beneath an old sign
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
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at 後驛站 · Houyi, 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
From house roasts to fruit coffee

Pour-over, espresso, and flavored coffee coexist; Watermelon Sicilian offers gentle acidity and fresh fruit beyond black coffee.

02
A charred shell around molten cheese

Original Basque combines cheese tang and vanilla; pistachio adds cranberry for nutty sweet-tart contrast.

03
Pause for coffee beneath the old sign

The café retains the 新高工程原料行 sign and adds plants and equipment to an old house.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

2018 SINCE

Coffee life beneath an old materials-shop sign

Formula Coffee Roaster opened in 2018 while preserving the former 新高工程原料行 sign. Plants and modern coffee equipment now fill the old house, with indoor and arcade seating.

Preserves the 新高工程原料行 sign
WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
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Original Basque Cheesecake MetroBites visit photo

Original Basque Cheesecake

A charred baked exterior gives way to a delicate molten center where cheese tang and vanilla seed stay rich but not heavy.

Pistachio Basque Cheesecake MetroBites visit photo

Pistachio Basque Cheesecake

Pistachio nuttiness and tart-sweet cranberry enliven a dense molten cake.

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Watermelon Sicilian Coffee

Fresh watermelon aroma, smooth acidity, and a full body introduce flavored coffee.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Pair the scone with a drink

Heated Earl Grey walnut scones are buttery but dry, so pair them with a drink.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

程式咖啡 Formula Coffee Roaster is quiet and considered, pairing roasting craft, coffee, and Basque cheesecake amid greenery in Sanmin.

Uncle's take: Memorable shops need not be flashy when coffee and dessert both stand firmly.
Setting and atmosphere:Indoor and arcade seats sit among plants, wood, and roasting equipment. Pour-over, espresso, and Basque cakes share a purposeful menu. Seats are limited and a time limit applies when full.
Location and dining notes:At 高雄市三民區重慶街117號 near 後驛站 (Houyi Station) and Shihcyuan Cinema. Cash only, no service charge, 90-minute dine-in limit when full, and no reservations. Basque flavors depend on daily baking.
● Original Basque Cheesecake

A charred firm surface reveals a fine molten center. Cheese tang and vanilla seed make it rich, layered, and easy to continue eating.

程式咖啡 (Formula Coffee Roaster) visit photo

● Pistachio Basque Cheesecake

Clear pistachio aroma and cranberry acidity brighten the dense molten cake without heaviness.

程式咖啡 (Formula Coffee Roaster) visit photo

● Earl Grey Walnut Scone

Heating releases butter aroma, though the texture is dry; walnut adds chew and a drink makes it smoother.

程式咖啡 (Formula Coffee Roaster) visit photo

● Watermelon Sicilian Coffee

Watermelon evokes summer over smooth, non-sharp acidity and a full body approachable even for acidity-sensitive drinkers.

💡 Ordering note

Start with original Basque and coffee, move to pistachio for nuts, pair the scone with a drink, or choose Watermelon Sicilian for freshness.

  • Location:高雄市三民區重慶街117號, walking distance from 後驛站 (Houyi Station).
  • Background:A house roastery serving pour-over, espresso, and desserts.
  • Note:Cash, no service charge; 90-minute limit when full and no reservations.
  • Best for:Coffee fans, Basque lovers, and a quiet pause.

📌 Editor's wrap-up

Formula Coffee Roaster grows steadier with time: varied coffee, memorable Basque, and a relaxed old-house setting make a strong quiet Kaohsiung stop.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.7
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
807台灣高雄市三民區民享里重慶街117號
Opening hours
Monday: 10:00 – 18:30
Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:30
Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:30
Thursday: 10:00 – 18:30
Friday: 10:00 – 18:30
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:30
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:30
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

12
後驛站 · Houyi
Exit 1 · about 5 min walk · about 344 m
Also convenient
Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 5 min walk · about 363 m
Walking About 5 min from Exit 1 · about 344 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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