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.

A newly opened coffee shop (July 2022) near Taipei City Hall station. The space looks very nice, with high ceilings and lots of natural light (it almost has an Apple-store vibe to it).

The bar seats are probably your best option for working and the chairs are comfortable. The back of the cafe has more traditional style seating options. No large worktables though. Plenty of power outlets, but the WiFi could definitely be better, it works but it was quite slow.

The menu isn't huge but has a little bit of everything, including some different types of tea, but unfortunately only one type of Taiwanese tea (the kenyan black tea was quite plain). There are some basic food options, including bagels, croissant, and cakes. They have (clean) japanese toilets that automatically lift the cover up for you.

Mornings were definitely less busy, and it's nice to have a good cafe option near Taipei City Hall that opens early in the morning (most other cafes open much later during the day). It got quite busy around lunch time. The space must have very good acoustics though, because it still felt quiet. There is a 2 hours time limit.

Situated just next to Zaandam station this cafe is a nice spot to work from. The cafe is quite large, with many tables available. The WiFi is incredibly fast, but I didn't see any power outlets. Friendly service, but it took a while to receive our order.

A super cozy cafe near in Zhongshan. Lighting, design and music feels very cozy. There are two larger worktables in the back, good for working. Note that there is a 2 hour time limit, although it's only enforced if the cafe is full. We stayed for around 3-4 hours without getting kicked out.

This Tully's is located on the 3rd floor of the LaQua department store. If you happen to be in the area, it's a good spot to get some work done. I especially like the counter seats by the windows. You can access the cafe in the early morning (before the department store opens). There is a time-limit, but I'm not sure how strictly it is enforced (I usually don't stay for more than 1.5 hours anyways).

Decent cafe to sit and work at. When I arrived after lunch it was already very busy, so I guess it's good to arrive early. The second floor is definitely the best place to sit. Plenty of seating areas and lots of natural light. It can be a little noisy at peak times. The food menu is quite extensive but I didn't try any food. Lots of drink options but no regular plain black tea (only milk tea and non-caffeine tea). That was a little disappointing. I tried the chocolate banana shake instead, which was really good though. Fast WiFi and power outlets on the floor.

An interesting cafe with three different seating areas, each with its own style. There's a large outdoor seating area as well. I'm not quite sure if this is a bar, restaurant, cafe, or maybe all three! The "lounge" room looks really cool, but it's not very suitable for working. The staff is friendly, there's good WiFi, and power outlets at some seats. It was almost empty during the late afternoon on a weekday, perhaps because the prices are quite high (200+ for a small drink) compared to some other cafes nearby.

I've been seeing many posts about this cafe recently, so I decided to try it myself. It was a little difficult to find since the location on google maps is slightly wrong. Anyways, spend some time walking around the block and you'll eventually find a green door in an alley. (I guess that's part of the fun.) After you walk up a set of stairs you'll reach the cafe. The interior is quite striking, with lots of natural light, plants, and wooden furniture. For working, the large table in the middle is probably the best choice, but unfortunately it is lacking power outlets. At least there is WiFi, and it was very fast! The menu selection is good, with some food and plenty of drinks, but it's a little pricey.