A tiny cafe just around the corner from Zhongxiao Fuxing MRT station. There are just a couple of small tables inside, and the only table available during my visit was a small table tucked into one of the corners. It was fine, but not the best place to sit and try to do some work. In such a small space, it can easily get quite noisy as well, with some people talking and other's chatting on the phone, and people coming and going for take out orders.
I guess working isn't really the point here though. The main highlight here is the cheap drinks and the tasty and Vietnamese banh mi, which makes for a great lunch.
As soon as I stepped into this cafe I knew it would become a new favorite. The interior is simple but still has a very unique vibe. It was quite busy on a weekday afternoon, but still very quiet, making it a great place to get some work done. Luckily for me there was still some tables left that I could grab. The menu is large, offering desserts and small snacks, however the main highlight is definitely the huge selection of tea. You'll definitely find something interesting to try!
The specialty at this cafe is the homemade soufflé. The large tables in the back have a 1.5 hour time limit, so it's not really the type of place you'd stay for a long time, and it got quite busy in the afternoon. There is fast WiFi, but no power outlets in the back.
The two small tables at the front are more suitable for a longer work session since there is power, but the table/chair size might be uncomfortable for some. There is a large coffee selection and the soufflé was nice, but definitely a little pricey.
On a weekend this was a nice cafe to work from. I imagine it would also be a good spot on a weekday. I like that the tea selection is large, although it seems most of the tea is fruit flavored. They also have homemade desserts that all look quite nice. The WiFi is fast, and the seats along the left wall have access to power outlets.
A new pay-to-use space that opened in Dec 2021. The space covers 3 floors, with the 2nd floor being the largest. Many seating areas (small and large tables). Drinks are included in the fee, and some small snacks are available for purchase. Sign-up process is super simple and the price is $150/2hr and a maximum of $450/day. Definitely reasonable for the occasional visit, but more expensive than a typical coworking space.
The space itself is nicely decorated, feels bright and modern, and quite comfortable. The WiFi is extremely fast and there are plenty of power outlets. The only downside I can see is that the space might get quite noisy if it's full, but so far it was very quiet.
A spacious cafe along the riverside in Tamsui. The first floor has indoor and outdoor seating, and the 2nd floor has a large terrace with covered and uncovered seats offering great views of the river or to catch the sunset on a clear day. During the afternoon on a weekday it was fairly quiet, but it started to fill up towards the evening time. They have both a large food and drink selection. Note that the upstairs terrace didn't open until 3pm (I'm not sure if that's always the case). Decent WiFi and power outlets. Note that the men's restroom doesn't have any western style toilet. I'm not sure about the women's.
A great place to work from on a weekday morning since they open early and it wasn't very busy. The upstairs seating area has nice views overlooking the river. If the weather is nice you can sit outside on the first floor, or on the balcony on the second floor. The WiFi is quite slow, but works, and there are some power outlets. It seems like weekend afternoons (and definitely weekends) can get very crowded.