During my trip I was impressed by all the different looking cafés. So many different concepts. I was also surprised by the opening times of the specialty coffee shops. Some of them open from midday till in the evening. I think Taiwanese have a different coffee routine than me. I was wondering where people get there morning cup, but I’ve seen many people buying their morning coffee at 7-eleven or other random place that opens from the early morning.

Cosy café with outside space to sip coffee. Located in Songshan district next to the Songshan airport and Minquan Park. Cute shop next door which is part of Fujin Tree.
Sipped: Cold brew
Instagram: @fujintreecafe
Metro: Brown line (Songshan Airport)
Opening times: every day from 09:00 – 21:00

Industrial looking café not far from Fujin Tree. Was missing a bit of a vibe here, but I also realized that if you enter a café at the opening time it’s pretty empthy for some time. It was also the coldest and greyest day of my trip, so that din’t help either. Coffee was okayish. Had better Kenyan filters in my life. I missed the juicy fruity flavors.
Sipped: Kenya filter.
Instagram: @allday_roastingcompany
Metro: Brown line (Songshan Airport) or Green line (Nanjing Sanmin)
Opening times: Every day from 11:00 till 22:00

Definitely Instagrammable especially from the outside (see header photo). Located in Shilin district perfect to combine with visiting the National Palace (30 min. walk or 10 min. by buss), Shilin night market or get some work done and coffee time at co-working Project 0.1 (see next).
Sipped: Espresso (The Blend)
Instagram: @coffeeandpeople
Metro: Red line (Shilin)
Opening times: Mon 11:30 till 20:30, Tue closed, Wed-Fri 11:30 till 20:30, Sat/Sun 11:00 till 20:00

Only five minutes from Coffee and Couple you find co-working space Project 0.1 where they pull shots from a beautiful La Marzocco. The place looks peaceful and like a good work environment. Friendly and helpful staff.
Sipped: Cappuccino to go
Instagram: @officialproject01
Metro: Red line (Shilin)
Opening times: Mon-Fri 09:00 till 22:00, Sat 09:00 till 20:00, Sunday midday till 20:00

Bright and white café close to the Taipei Main Station. Not just a Instagrammable café, but also their logo and famous cheesecakes. Although I didn’t think the strawberry matcha cake was a real cheesecake, it was delicious and worth the try! MKCR is now using Oatly.
Sipped: Oatly Cappuccino
Instagram: @mkcrtw
Metro: Blue line (Taipei Main) or Green line (Breimen)
Opening times: Every day 10:00 till 18:00

On the other side of the Tamsui river you find Koon Coffee Roasting Studio. A tiny blue shop that reminded me of Paris and Copenhagen where I have seen many blue specialty coffee shops. Quiet atmosphere.
Sipped: Espresso (blend)
Instagram: @kooncoffee0801
Metro: Purple line (A2 Sanchong)
Opening times: Every day 09:00 till 21:00, Monday closed

Another blue café in town. Amazing concept and use of materials. Like I said before don’t visit a café right at the opening time. I was missing a bit of a vibe here and wifi. Filter coffee was okayish.
Sipped: Guatemala filter
Instagram: @paperstreet28
Metro: Purple line (A2 Sanchong) or Orange line (Zhongxiao Xinsheng)
Opening times: Every day 10:00 till 20:00

A couple of minutes walk from Paper St. Coffee you find the cute “outdoor” café Jack & NaNa. Nice friendly vibe at this coffee shop. If bad weather there is also space inside. Heard good things about their cheesecake, so give it a try when you’re there.
Sipped: Cappuccino
Instagram: @jacknanacoffee
Metro: Purple line (A2 Sanchong) or Orange line (Zhongxiao Xinsheng)
Opening times: Mon-Fri 11:00 till 20:00, Sat/Sun 13:00 till 20:00

Minimalistic but cozy Instagrammable café, pretty Kees van der Westen Spirit espresso machine and cool concept. I wasn’t able to drink another coffee this day, but I really wanted to visit so I took a tea. Sorry guys.
Sipped: Peperminth tea
Instagram: @untitledworkshop
Metro: Blue line (Zhongxiao Dunhua) or Green line (Taipei Arena)
Opening times: Every day from 11:00 till 19:00

Super tiny shop with the best cookies in town! On Instagram I was a beautiful outside sitting area, but I didn’t see it when I was there. I just realized now that they moved location. Cold brew was light and tasty, red velvet cookie was to die for.
Sipped: Cold brew
Instagram: @coffee.dpt
Metro: Blue line (Zhongxiao Fuxing or Zhongxiao Dunhua)
Opening times: Monday 12:00 till 19:00, Tue-Sun 12:00 till 20:00

I don’t know if they mean Fear Of Missing Out, but it fits the concept. I already saw on Instragram so many phots of this café and when I visit there were lot’s of locals taking photos of the shop and their drink.
Sipped: Cappuccino to go
Instagram: @fomo.coffee
Metro: Blue line or Brown line (Zhongxiao Fuxing)
Opening times: Mon-Fri 08:00 till 18:00, Sat/Sun 08:30 till 19:00

If you want to feel like you are in Hawaii SWELL CO is the place to be. Surfing inspired with very easy going atmosphere. Easy hang-out spot with good coffee and food.
Sipped: Espresso
Instagram: @swellcocafe
Metro: Brown or Red line (Daan)
Opening times: Every dag from 10:30 till 20:00

My second specialty coffee shop that I’ve visit in the Taipei. Cute café with good food and good environment. Also a good spot to get some work done. Love the outside and the super cute café dog!
Sipped: Cappuccino
Instagram: @tamedfox.cafe
Metro: Red line (Xinyi Anhe)
Opening times: Mon-Fri 08:30 till 17:00, Sat/Sun 10:00 till 18:00, Wednesday closed

Cool spot and very good to get some work done. You won’t be the only one with laptop. Lot’s of space and lot’s of options.
Sipped: Espresso
Instagram: @boomcoffeeroasters
Metro: Brown line (Technology Building Station)
Opening times: Mon-Fri 08:30 till 18:30, Saturday closed, Sunday 09:30 till 18:00