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.
A small cafe near Taipei City Hall MRT station. Opens early but closes quite early as well. The seats with the straight seat backs are more comfortable for working. Unfortunately the WiFi was a little slow and music was a little too loud in my opinion. Not really the type of place I'd sit and work for a long time, but definitely good enough for a short morning work session.
If you're into cat cafes then this is definitely a place to check out. It seems like a popular place since some of the tables were reserved, even on a weekday. The seats are fairly comfortable, there's fast WiFi, and the cats provide some entertainment.
A fairly new Dreamers location near Dongmen station. If you take the narrow staircase up to the 2nd floor you'll find a large seating area, with a large worktable and many small individual tables. The seats near the large windows have nice views and let in some natural light. On a weekday morning it was fairly quiet and not too busy.
After struggling a little bit to find a good place to work in Ximen, I eventually came across this small cafe tucked away on the 2nd floor in a small alley. The name is a wordplay on "你有", which means "you have" and is pronounced like "neo". The interior is quite interesting, and I wonder if the wall of sunglasses is a reference to "neo" from The Matrix, maybe?
There's a large worktable, several smaller tables, and the counter seats on the balcony seem like a good option when the weather is nice. There is decent WiFi, but only a couple of power outlets by the large table. If it's busy there is a 2 hour time limit, but it didn't seem to be an issue during a weekday afternoon. One issue I had was that there would occasionally be quite a strong cigarette smoke smell (maybe coming from the outside or someone smoking on the balcony?)