If you're only looking for a great cafe to work from then this is the place. The menu is basic and the interior is not very special. But, the WiFi is fast, there is power everywhere, the seats are comfortable, and it's never crowded. It can get a little noisy when people come in for business meetings, but other than that it's usually pretty quiet. I especially like the seats near the back under the skylight. Tip, the restrooms are located on the 2nd floor.
Fills up very quickly so make sure you arrive early.
A good morning cafe in the Zhongshan area. They open early and it's never crowded. They also have some good hot pressed sandwiches. The large drink selection, although the tea drinks are quite mediocre. Fast WiFi and plenty of power outlets.
A very popular cafe for working and having meetings. Nice interior and soft jazz background music, which gives the place a good vibe. There are several seating options, including a small outdoor seating area. Personally I like the bar seats, although it's not very comfortable to sit there for a long time. Decent WiFi and plenty of power outlets. The menu has many options for coffee but unfortunately the tea selection is quite small. One tip is to arrive early to get a good seat, since it can get quite busy even on a weekday.
While spending some time in Taichung I found this cafe. On a weekday morning, the first floor was quite busy with people having brunch. However, if you go upstairs you'll find a large room, with lots of natural light, suitable for working. There's even a terrace if you feel like working outside. The menu is large, with lots of food and drink options. I'm always happy when I can find a good milk tea without sugar. Overall I like the vibe of this cafe, but there is room for improvements. I wish the seats were more comfortable, there were more power outlets, and better WiFi.
A great hostel in Taichung that features a large co-working space area in the lobby. If you're planning to take a trip to Taichung then this is definitely a great place to stay. Even though there are many good working cafes nearby (see my other Taichung posts!), it's also nice to spend some time working at the hostel in the morning or evening. The facilities feel modern and very clean, there's fast WiFi throughout the hostel, and there's even a nice rooftop to enjoy if the weather is good.
It seems most cafes focus on coffee, however, this place is perfect for someone who appreciates tea. The selection is great, with many types of black, green, and herbal/fruit tea. Each tea comes with a detailed description, so you can easily spend some time deciding what you want to try. The tea set is proper and even comes with a tea brewing timer so you can brew your perfect cup. The staff will also come around offering to refill your tea with more hot water as needed.
The interior is feels spacious and bright, with high ceilings and large windows across two floors. The first floor is great for eating and socializing. However, if you prefer a quiet spot to yourself then you can go upstairs and sit by the large windows and enjoy the atmosphere.
For working, the background music was to my taste (a mix of lounge and electronic). The WiFi is definitely slow, but it was stable and worked during my entire stay. Also, most tables don't have access to power outlets, but at least the large work table does. It was quite noisy around lunch time, but the rest of the afternoon was very pleasant.