A fairly large cafe with two floors, lots of seating options, and very comfortable chairs. Good WiFi and plenty of power outlets as well. I really like the second floor since there are two large work tables, great for working. Although the second floor closed early (at 16:00), so I had to move downstairs. I'm not sure why or if that's always the case.
The vibe is quite nice, not too busy on a Friday afternoon, and not very noisy either (especially on the second floor). The menu is very large, with a lot of food options, so it's probably a good place to have a working lunch, although I imagine it might get a little busy during lunch time (I'll have to come back and check some time).
A great cafe near Kunyang MRT, just a short 10 minute walk from the station. Although this at first might feel more like a restaurant it is definitely very workable on a weekday. I would recommend coming here for brunch or lunch and trying some of the great dishes, then working the rest of the day. I particularly like the counter seats by the windows, which looked like a nice spot to sit and work from. The WiFi is good and there are lots of power outlets. The cafe feels bright and modern, but it was a little noisy at times (people talking and slightly too loud music).
Rustic interior. Fantastic cinnamon buns and nice drinks (black tea was very good). The WiFi is super fast, but lacking power outlets (there is one by the large worktable though).
A small coffee shop right across from exit 5 of Nangang Expo MRT. The interior is small, with one high table and a couple of seats by the window. But, it feels bright, modern, quite comfortable and not very busy. The menu selection is good, they offer plenty of coffee, some good Taiwanese tea, and some small snacks as well. The WiFi is very fast, there are some power outlets, but no restroom, so it's probably only suitable for short work sessions.
There are many great cafes around Zhongshan MRT, but most of them get very busy, even on weekdays. Recently I discovered Cafe a la mode, which was a quiet and less busy place to spend the afternoon working from. The interior feels bright and modern, and there are plenty of seats to choose from, including one large work table suitable for larger groups. There's decent WiFi, some power outlets, and comfortable chairs. The food menu is quite large, so it's probably a good place to have lunch or dinner as well, while getting some work done!
A hidden gem near Guting MRT. The easiest way to access the cafe is to walk through the market area near Exit 4. The cafe itself has a very creatively decorated interior. I especially like the small details like the small plants in the tables. There's also a large outdoor seating area and apparently an art gallery as well. The best thing is that it was very quiet and very few people during the entire afternoon on a weekday, great for getting some focused work done. There's WiFi, power outlets, and a large menu with lots of tea. Furthermore the staff was very friendly and welcoming!
Recently I took a day trip from Taipei to Toucheng. My main goal was to visit the new Starbucks there. It’s only a few minutes walk from Toucheng station, so it’s quite convenient to access. The outside is very interesting (designed to look like a cruise ship) and the inside feels large and spacious. The second floor features panoramic windows, giving you a nice view of the surrounding area, and letting in a lot of natural light.
At first it seemed like a great place to work from. Very fast WiFi, power outlets, and lots of seating options. The early morning time was nice and quiet. However, even on a weekday, it got very crowded and busy towards mid-day. Lots of people were coming in to have a look and take photos. There were even 3 full tour busses parked outside, seemingly using the Starbucks as a coffee and bathroom break. The noise level got so loud that we decided it was time to pack up and go for lunch.
Overall, a fun place to visit and take some photos, but unfortunately it’s probably still too new to actually be a useful place to work from.
Another review from my recent trip to Toucheng. This time a castle on top of the mountain! Getting there is a little tricky since there is no public transportation and it's quite far up the mountain. Taxi is probably your best option in that case. Once you get up the mountain there are two cafes, Castle I and Castle II. We decided to start with Castle II since the reviews said it was less busy (and that was definitely true). The interior is very large, lots of seating areas and large windows. It did get a little noisy though, even on a weekday afternoon. Unfortunately the upper floor was closed at this location. Decent WiFi and plugs available near the walls.
Before heading down we visited Castle I as well. This location looks nicer, and the upper floors (as well as the rooftop) were all open. There is also a very nice outdoor seating area. But, as the reviews I read said, this location was very busy. Finally after finishing up some work we walked down the mountain to Wai'ao beach, which took about 30 minutes.
A cool place to visit, it's definitely workable and fun to see, but I'm not sure I could spend the whole day there working.
Cool vibe and interesting interior. The large table is great for getting work done. There's an outdoor area, but unfortunately it's usually full of people smoking. The food and drink selection is good. I can definitely recommend trying the curry. I'm not sure if they have a menu in English. Some downsides, the chairs are not the most comfortable and the music is usually too loud.
After leaving my hometown for a while, I realized Zhongxing New Village has changed a lot. I asked the owner how long it has been open here. I didn't expect it to be three years. In the past, when talking about where to go to catch up on work, you might first think of the reading room at the local library.
In short, I am very happy that there is also a good place here, where I can reminisce about the past with my old friends, and I can spend a few hours finishing my work when I return home from vacation. Take Fun Coffee has good drinks, simple meals, power outlets, and slow WiFi (but it's still a good place to get some work done during vacations, so it’s not a big deal).