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.
Brightly lit roastery and cafe in Dazhi. Large tables, fast WiFi and quiet. Chairs have back support. Chargers available for all seats.
Tasty deserts (especially the Basque burnt cheesecake), but no other food options.
Coffee is roasted in house and the staff are barista champions. Great coffee options.
Bike racks also available.
Definitely one of my favorite cafes near Zhongshan station. It's a great place to work from since it opens early, the WiFi is fast, and there are plenty of power outlets. I like the atmosphere since it feels very bright, airy, and modern, with plenty of natural light. The cafe is quite large, with many seating options available, but I normally choose the large work table (although I wish the chairs were a bit more comfortable). If you arrive in the morning it's usually very quiet and great for focusing on your work. Afternoons might be a little busy though.
Bright, modern cafe near Zhongshan with both counter, bar, and table seats available. Very fast wifi (160 Mb/s) and plenty of power outlets near the seats. The coldbrew coffee is quite strong as well. Came on a Tuesday and although quite full at times, there was always seating available.
A small cafe near Beimen station, just beside The North Gate landmark. If you want to stay and work, be sure to go to the second floor, which is bright with lots of natural light. Clean, minimal interior. I especially like the large worktable, and the counter seats overlooking the street. Plenty of coffee, tea, and desserts on offer!
New cafe opened end of 2023. Great choice of music atmosphere ideal for working. Seats are comfortable and good decoration. Power outlets almost everywhere with excellent wifi.
Tasty lemon cheesecake/chiffon cake. The latte is also great. Friendly owner.
During a Saturday morning this cafe was a great place to sit and work for a bit. There are two seating areas, one with tables, and one with counter seats by windows. Plenty of power outlets and very fast WiFi. Tip: be sure to use the Plaza_GUEST WiFi network.
A relaxing cafe ideal study or work. The first floor is quite narrow and dark. However, head up to the second floor instead, which feels bright and spacious. Plenty of power outlets and the WiFi is extremely fast (300+ Mb/s). There's a large workable, several small table, and a small sofa area. Some of the seats are however not very comfortable (especially the bench seating by the large worktable). Also, there's a smoking room on the 2nd floor and you may notice the smell if someone is using it (normally not a problem though).
A small and quaint cafe near Taipei City Hall. Both the interior and exterior are filled with green plants. The interior feels both modern and a little rustic, giving it quite a nice vibe. Luckily I had the entire cafe to myself on a (very) rainy weekday. Perhaps I was the only one that wanted to go out in the rain to find a cafe that day? The menu is quite large, with plenty of drink options, and although I didn't try any, the food sounded very nice (sweet and savory options available). Good WiFi, but slightly lacking power outlets (there was a power strip by the cupboards in the front seating area though).
Easily one of the best places to work from in Tokyo. It's free to use, all you need is an AWS account to register. Plenty of comfortable seats, fast WiFi, lots of power outlets, and amazing views. There's a small cafe selling drinks and snacks, as well as a vending machine. It can get busy so be sure to arrive early to grab a seat.
Access:
- From the street, take the escalator up to the 3rd floor, following the signs to the office. AWS Loft guests can bypass reception, and proceed straight to the elevators by then following the signs for AWS Loft.
- Tell the guard at the elevators that you're going to AWS Loft, they will let you through the gate without a badge.
- In the elevator, proceed to the 17th floor where you will reach a reception area. Entering the space requires ID verification, such as by scanning a QR code from your registered account on the mobile website, and then presenting a business card or ID/passport to confirm a match.
- You will be given a lanyard to wear with your name, which you are expected to return upon your departure.
Signup: You'll need to register on their website before entering.
Space: The space looks really impressive with large windows offering amazing views of the surrounding area. There are different zones for working, relaxing, and meetings. There is also an "ask an AWS expert" corner, which is a fun concept. Lots of power outlets. There is music playing.
Seating: There are large shared work tables with soft and hard chairs. The soft chairs are really comfortable actually. There's also counter-style seating along the back wall, and couch-style seating along another wall. It can fill up quickly so it is best to arrive early.
Wifi: Excellent. 100 Mbit down. 150 Mbit up. 6-18ms ping.
Food/drinks: There is a coffee/tea machine and soft drinks for purchase, and some snacks for purchase as well. I usually just grab a Starbucks from downstairs instead.
Meeting rooms: There are several meeting rooms and phone booths that (I think) can be booked for free as well. I haven't really looked into it yet, though.
Overall: A really cool space, comfortable work area, good location right by Meguro station. The main drawback is that the space is only open from 10:00-18:00 weekdays, and is closed on weekends.