A modern cafe, with fast WiFi and a very large and interesting drink selection. Only some seats have access to the power though. The large worktable did not have any power outlets. Also, the music selection was a little strange, and not really to my liking (electronic ambient music). Note that the food portion size is very small (only suitable as a small snack). Time limit of 3 hours might be enforced during busy times.
Update: The WiFi has become much slower
Trendy cafe/restaurant, modern interior, dim lighting, and lounge music. It's workable, but might be crowded/noisy during lunch and dinner time. There are two large worktables in the back, counter seating, and more tables near the front. Lots of power outlets, but the WiFi was very slow (at least in the front seating area). Good food, and the portion size was quite good, but a little pricey.
A good cafe if you're looking to work/study and also have some lunch. The atmosphere feels very relaxing and homey with soft music playing in the background. There's a good choice of both drinks and food. I tried the Japanese curry rice, which was really tasty. The cafe is small and it filled up in the afternoon, so it's good to arrive early!
A small cafe near Dongmen station that opens very early on weekdays (7:30). There's a very small seating area on the first floor, and more seats available upstairs. The 2F interior is quite generic though (nothing special), the seats are not very comfortable, there's a refrigerator that makes a lot of noise, and there is no restroom as far as I could tell. At least there is WiFi, plenty of power outlets, decent (cheap) drink selection, and it's clean.
There are two YABOO cafes near Yongkang St. This is the second one and the vibe is quite different from the first. The interior is brighter and more relaxing, good for study or work. It was very quiet on a weekday afternoon, with only a couple of people in the cafe. Comfortable chairs, decent WiFi, and some power outlets.
Note that the back room WiFi and cell reception is very poor, so don't sit there if you need internet.
There are many cafes near Yongkang St, and this is another great option. The interior has several different areas, all of which are decorated very thoughtfully. There's even a small covered outdoor seating area. Comfortable seating everywhere (even cushions are provided!). The drinks selection is large, with many good options, and there's some food as well. The beef pie was really quite tasty, but the portion size is a little small. It was very quiet in the morning but got a little busier around lunch time.
A combined tea shop and cafe that feels bright and modern. It's a good place for large groups since there are 3 large worktables (as well as some smaller tables). The WiFi is fast, and most of the tables have access to power outlets, but the chairs are not the most comfortable though. The menu is small, but the selection for both food and drinks is still quite good.
A great place to work near Dazhi north of the Keelung River. The cafe feels very modern with a clean and minimal interior. The second floor is called the "coworking space" and has more seating and large worktables. Both floors are suitable for working and there is no extra fee to use the coworking space (minimum order 1 drink). The first floor was quite busy, even in the morning, but there were plenty of seats available upstairs. Both floors have very comfortable chairs, lots of power outlets, and fast WiFi. Good drink selection and some light food and snacks are available as well.
A cozy cafe with nice interior. Quiet in the morning and around lunch on a weekday, but it got quite busy/noisy later during the afternoon between 2pm and 4pm. The WiFi was very fast at first but got quite slow as it filled up. There are lots of power outlets in the first room. The outdoor seats also have a power outlet. However, the second room is lacking power along the right wall seats. The menu is pretty small but has a decent selection of coffee, tea, and non-caffeine drinks. Some food is served, but mostly cakes. There's a 2 hour time limit on weekends.
There are several Dreamers Coffee locations in Taipei, but this one near Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall is my favorite. They open at 7 every day, so it's a great place to work in the mornings, especially since it usually gets very busy after lunch. Good natural light thanks to the large windows all around. The large worktable (with power outlets) is great to work from. There are also power outlets by all the smaller tables. The WiFi works for basic browsing, but it's not super fast. Cheap drinks, but tea selection is slightly lacking in my opinion.