"A Cup of Condensed Milk Latte for the Driver"... A Very Special 'Request'

Ordering a drink at the cafe along with a latte for the delivery driver
"A first-time experience while running a cafe... A day warm at heart"

A heartwarming story has been shared about a customer who ordered drinks for the delivery driver along with their own order at a cafe.

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On the 15th, a post titled "Wow, people like this really exist" was uploaded on an online community, gaining attention. The author, Mr. A, who runs a cafe in Busan, said, "Today, business was really slow, and I was feeling down when an order for 38,000 won worth of drinks came in," adding, "I was happily preparing the drinks when I saw the special request: 'Please give one condensed milk latte to the delivery driver to keep them warm.'"

A customer's request note saying that a condensed milk latte is the driver's treat.
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Mr. A said, "This is the first time I've experienced something like this while running a cafe," and added, "Although business was not great today, my heart feels warm."

Netizens who read the story responded with comments such as, "It's been a while since I've seen such a heartwarming story," "A condensed milk latte must be pricey; what a kind person," "The delivery driver must want to deliver faster," "Ordering a warm condensed milk latte because it's cold is touching," and "If only there were more people like this, the world would be a beautiful place."

A customer who ordered a cake and an iced cafe mocha wrote in the special requests not to deliver the items to themselves but to give them to the delivery driver, sparking a buzz.
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Meanwhile, this is not the first time a story about a customer understanding and caring for the hard work of delivery drivers has been shared. In June 2021, a customer who ordered cake and an iced cafe mocha wrote in the special requests, "No need to deliver. Please give this to the delivery driver who is working hard in the heat," which became a hot topic. The customer ordered food directly to support the delivery driver working in the sweltering heat.

Another customer replied to a delivery driver's message saying the food preparation was taking longer than expected with, "Take your time. Your life is more important than my food," which moved many. The delivery driver who shared this story wrote a reply on the receipt with the special requests, saying, "Thank you even more. Enjoy your meal and stay healthy," spreading warmth.