A really beautiful library that provides a quiet environment for working or studying, surrounded by great views. There are very many seating options spread out across the 8 floors. There are power outlets everywhere and plenty of restrooms. The only downside is that there is no visitor WiFi. Only university students can access the WiFi, which is a shame. So as a visitor you'll have to use your own wireless hot spot.
The nearest MRT station is Taipei Zoo, but it's a 25 minute walk away. Instead, if you're coming from central Taipei, it is probably better to just catch a bus, of which many stop just outside the university. Anyone can access the library, although you'll have to sign-in on the computer when you arrive and hand in your ID card to the reception staff in exchange for a temporary access card.
A fantastic Blue Bottle location during a nice day. There's an inside area, as well as covered outdoor seating areas. The inside space has a large worktable and plenty of small tables as well. Tons of natural light from all directions, there's fast WiFi, but no power outlets. Restrooms are located inside the cafe as well.
I visited on a weekday during school spring break, and it was very busy and crowded, but I was still able to get a seat. I imagine on a regular weekday it would be a much nicer experience.
A small cozy coffee shop not too far from Nippori station (JR) or Sendagi (Chiyoda). Good coffee and pretty cheap. There is WiFi, but you have to use the Free WiFi Passport network. There is a 90 minute time limit on weekends.
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).
A cozy café located next to the SALA resort. They have a great selection of coffee drinks and delicious ice creams. The place was completely empty at 10 AM on a Monday so finding a seat is not a problem. There's wifi that's plenty fast but unfortunately only two power outlets by the wall so most seats don't have power. They're playing some very chill lounge music and since the café is almost empty it's very quiet. If you want to sit outside there's a few seats in front of the building, however they face a busy road and the sun is quite strong in the morning so staying indoors is probably better. Overall a nice place to relax and get some work done while enjoying good coffee and ice cream. Prices are reasonable, about 130 THB for a very large V60 pour over and 155 THB for a matcha lemonade.
I usually don't find Blue Bottle Coffee to be especially comfortable to work from. However, this location has comfortable cushioned seats along the walls by the windows, good enough to sit and work for a couple of hours.
On a weekday morning it was quiet and not very busy, although I imagine it might get busy around lunch time or in the afternoon. There are plenty of power outlets, although the large worktables in the middle don't have any. The WiFi is a little slow, but it works.
(The restroom sink and toilet flush was broken during my visit. Hopefully that was just a temporary issue though...)




































