Salvador's Coffee House

Salvador's Coffee House is a long-running Western and Tex-Mex cafe at the entrance to Wenhua Lane, on Wenlin Street in Wuhua District, Kunming. Kunming is the capital of Yunnan province in southwest China, and the sources consulted describe Salvador's as one of the earliest Western restaurants in the city and one that is still operating, which has made it a familiar landmark for expatriates, students and travellers over the years. Wenlin Street, in the university quarter near Yunnan University and Green Lake, has long been the centre of Kunming's Western-style cafe scene, and Salvador's belongs to the first wave of venues there. The menu centres on burritos, sandwiches and breakfasts, which are listed as signature dishes, together with coffee, though individual prices were not published. Spend is about CNY 60-100 (about $9-15) per person, which is mid-range for Kunming and above local noodle shops, reflecting the Western menu. The atmosphere is that of a relaxed, long-established expat cafe: casual, sociable and suited to a long breakfast, a coffee, or a meal with fellow travellers, although the sources consulted do not describe the interior in detail, and visitors should treat any atmosphere claims as general. Breakfasts are a particular draw for travellers who prefer a Western morning meal to the noodles and soy milk found in local shops. The cafe operates on a walk-in basis, and reservations are not normally needed. Opening hours were not published in the sources consulted, so visitors should check locally. Wenhua Lane is a small alley, and the entrance to it on Wenlin Street is the best landmark for finding the cafe. Prague Cafe and Hongdouyuan Restaurant are both within a short walk on the same street, so the area suits a relaxed half-day of cafe-hopping combined with a visit to Green Lake Park. Travellers seeking familiar comfort food, or meeting other visitors, will find it a convenient base.