JiufenCafes

Explore the best cafes in Jiufen for specialty coffee, brunch, work-friendly seating, aesthetic interiors, and relaxed local coffee spots.

01

Amei Teahouse

SPECIALTY:HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:ALISHAN TEA SET

Amei Teahouse rises from Jiufen’s stone stairway with red lanterns and dark timber balconies. Inside, carved wood, ceramic pots, and mountain mist soften the crowded old street. It feels like a quiet cafe suspended above the northeast coast.

Signature Coffee:Alishan Tea Set
02

Jioufen Teahouse

SPECIALTY:TAIWANESE GONGFU TEA
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG SET

Jioufen Teahouse sits inside a restored gold mining era house of stone and dark timber. Low tables, warm lamps, and old ceramics make the rooms feel quiet and exact. Mist moves past the windows, while the hillside outside folds toward the sea.

Signature Coffee:High Mountain Oolong Set
03

Hima Cafe

SPECIALTY:TATAMI SEA-VIEW SEATING
ATMOSPHERE:MINIMALIST
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:ESPRESSO ROMANO

Hima Cafe sits above Jiufen with wide windows facing the mountain and sea. The room feels calm, with soft light, clean lines, and slow coffee service. It is a quiet pause from the old street crowds.

Signature Coffee:Espresso Romano
04

Skyline Teahouse

SPECIALTY:TAIWANESE TEA
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:ORIENTAL BEAUTY TEA

Skyline Teahouse rises over Jiufen’s stair lanes, with sea light crossing dark timber rooms. Copper kettles, clay cups, and roasted leaf aromas slow the pace immediately. It feels like a quiet coffee roastery, only tuned to Taiwanese tea.

Signature Coffee:Oriental Beauty Tea
05

Artist Teahouse

SPECIALTY:TAIWANESE TEA SERVICE IN AN ARTIST-DESIGNED RED-BRICK TEAHOUSE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:QUIET
MUST TRY:HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG TEA SET

Signature Coffee:High Mountain Oolong Tea Set
06

Siidcha

SPECIALTY:HAKKA LEI CHA
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:HAND GROUND LEI CHA

Siidcha sits near the quiet end of Jishan Street, facing Jiufen’s mountain and sea. The room is clean, calm, and modern, with pale wood, broad windows, and slow light. It feels like a sanctuary after the old street crowds.

Signature Coffee:Hand Ground Lei Cha
07

Chiu Chunt Dint

SPECIALTY:1970S TEA HOUSE AND OLD STREET SNACKS
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:RED BEAN SOUP

Signature Coffee:Red bean soup
08

Shan Cheng Creation House

SPECIALTY:TAIWANESE TEA SERVICE WITH HANDMADE CERAMICS
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:QUIET
MUST TRY:HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG

Signature Coffee:High Mountain Oolong
09

City Of Sadness Restaurant

SPECIALTY:OLD TAIWAN TEAHOUSE SETTING TIED TO HOU HSIAO-HSIEN CINEMA
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG TEA

Signature Coffee:High Mountain Oolong Tea
10

Chliv Jiufen

SPECIALTY:WORLD CHAMPION LATTE ART
ATMOSPHERE:MINIMALIST
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:JIUFEN CHARCOAL GOLD LEAF LATTE

CHLIV Jiufen sits in the old mountain town with a sharp black facade. Inside, the mood is calm, precise, and stripped back. The open bar keeps attention on espresso, milk texture, and quiet craft.

Signature Coffee:Jiufen Charcoal Gold Leaf Latte
11

Taiwan Sweet Potato Teahouse

SPECIALTY:CUIYU OOLONG TEA
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:CUIYU OOLONG TEA SET

Signature Coffee:Cuiyu Oolong Tea Set
12

Hanlin Teahouse

SPECIALTY:PANDA BUBBLE TEA
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:PANDA BUBBLE TEA

Signature Coffee:Panda Bubble Tea