TaipeiCafes

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

01

Simple Kaffa

SPECIALTY:SPECIALTY ROASTERY
ATMOSPHERE:INDUSTRIAL
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:BROWN SUGAR LATTE

Simple Kaffa is a quiet sanctuary built with raw concrete, warm cedar wood, and deep green marble. Soft natural light falls from double-story atriums onto mossy tree bark and polished stone surfaces. The air carries the rich scent of freshly roasted beans in a spacious, two-story layout.

Signature Coffee:Brown Sugar Latte
02

Astoria Cafe

SPECIALTY:RUSSIAN-STYLE PASTRIES
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:RUSSIAN WALNUT SWEETS

Signature Coffee:Russian walnut sweets
03

Fong Da Coffee

SPECIALTY:SIPHON COFFEE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:ICED DRIP COFFEE

Signature Coffee:Iced Drip Coffee
04

Wistaria Tea House

SPECIALTY:GONGFU TEA SERVICE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:QUIET
MUST TRY:DONG DING OOLONG

Wistaria Tea House occupies a 1930s Japanese-style wooden residence surrounded by climbing green vines. Vintage tatami mats, low tables, and soft lighting create a relaxed sanctuary vibe away from the urban rush. The aroma of charcoal-roasted tea leaves and specialty coffee fills the quiet wooden rooms.

Signature Coffee:Dong Ding Oolong
05

Fika Fika Cafe

SPECIALTY:NORDIC-STYLE LIGHT ROASTS
ATMOSPHERE:MINIMALIST
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:ICE CUBE LATTE

Fika Fika Cafe features clean Scandinavian design with light wood furniture and large windows. Soft natural light floods the seating area through the glass facade. The air carries the rich aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans. This bright space provides a quiet sanctuary away from the busy Taipei streets.

Signature Coffee:Ice Cube Latte
06

Rufous Coffee Roasters

SPECIALTY:POUR-OVER COFFEE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:ICED DRIP COFFEE

Dark wood panels and vintage leather booths set a moody, mid-century tone inside this Da'an District venue. Warm light glows over a polished copper counter where siphon brewers quietly bubble. The gentle hum of a roasting machine blends with classic jazz playing in the background.

Signature Coffee:Iced Drip Coffee
07

Wang Tea

SPECIALTY:TRADITIONAL TAIWANESE TEA ROASTERY
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:QUIET
MUST TRY:CHARCOAL ROASTED OOLONG

Signature Coffee:Charcoal Roasted Oolong
08

Smith And Hsu

SPECIALTY:MODERN TAIWANESE TEA HOUSE
ATMOSPHERE:MINIMALIST
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:TEA PAIRING WITH SCONES

Signature Coffee:Tea Pairing With Scones
09

Yao Yue Teahouse

SPECIALTY:TRADITIONAL BREW-YOUR-OWN TEA
ATMOSPHERE:GARDEN
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:MUZHA TIEGUANYIN

Located on the slopes of Maokong, Yao Yue Teahouse features open-air wooden terraces overlooking green tea fields. Low mist hangs over the valley while the scent of roasting coffee beans fills the cool mountain air. Warm lanterns glow against the dark wood, creating a quiet refuge far above the busy city.

Signature Coffee:Muzha Tieguanyin
10

Fujin Tree 353 Café

SPECIALTY:FUJIN STREET DESIGN CAFÉ
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:QUIET
MUST TRY:TIRAMISU

Fujin Tree 353 Café sits on leafy Fujin Street, inside Taipei’s quiet Minsheng neighborhood. The room feels rustic and composed, with warm wood, soft daylight, and a slower local rhythm.

Signature Coffee:Tiramisu
11

Sin Hong Choon

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

Signature Coffee:Taiwanese Oolong Tea Set
12

Coffee Sweet

SPECIALTY:ULTRA-LIGHT ROAST SIPHON COFFEE
ATMOSPHERE:MINIMALIST
CROWD:QUIET
MUST TRY:PANAMA GEISHA SIPHON COFFEE

Signature Coffee:Panama Geisha siphon coffee