The Lounge at the Eslite Hotel is workable. There are two large work tables and a small cafe where you can order drinks and some small snacks. Be aware that the prices are very steep though (250 for a latte and 230 for a lemon ice tea). Good WiFi and power outlets available. I guess you could technically work here without ordering something by pretending you're staying at the hotel, but that might not be very "ethical".
I've passed by this place a couple of times but never tried it because it always looked very busy. However, if you go to the second floor it was almost empty on a weekday morning. It filled up and became quite noisy in the afternoon though.
The large worktable on the second floor is a nice place to sit and work, but unfortunately this table doesn't have any power outlets. The WiFi works well though.
The menu is very large, with a lot of food and drink options. I tried the Zhuori Dry Curry, which was very tasty.
Overall I would say this is a good spot to work from in the morning and have lunch, but afternoons will probably be too crowded/noisy.
A simple but good hotel/hostel. Location is very good, just a few minutes walk from Central Park MRT station. There are lots of shops, restaurants, and cafes nearby. Coffee Wake up cafe is just across the street, one of my favorite cafes in Kaohsiung.
The shared facilities are very suitable for working, and were very clean and tidy. The kitchen area is quite big. The rooftop space has fantastic views!
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.
Small cozy cafe in Kaohsiung, near Central Park. I would say it's a fairly comfortable place to work. It was a little hot inside though (I don't think the AC was on). Food was ok, but I would have preferred a simple toast or pastry without the other side dishes. Good wifi, few power outlets.
Starbucks located inside the World Trade Center convention center. Fast WiFi, but only some seats have access to power outlets.
A nice "hidden" cafe located on the 3rd floor (you'll need to use the elevator). The natural lighting is great thanks to the big windows all around the cafe. For working, I like the soft chairs by the large worktable, which also have access to power thanks to a power strip. I ordered the ice black tea, and the BLT sandwich was great! Be sure to arrive early, since the opening hours are quite short and it filled up fast on a weekday!
A new cafe (where Foliage cafe used to be). The interior is quite simple, but clean. Drinks where just alright, but the toast was really good! There's a 2 hour time limit, however, the staff didn't enforce it on a weekday afternoon when the cafe was empty.
