[Travel Tips] Recommended boutique coffee shops in Taiwan | A must-try for coffee lovers!

February 19, 2025

Coffee has long surpassed the simple function of refreshing and has become a life ritual and a pursuit of taste. The aroma and rich flavor of coffee have fascinated countless coffee lovers. If you are also someone who is willing to take the time to savor the mystery of coffee, then this article is definitely not to be missed! OTL MALL has carefully compiled "Recommendations for Taipei Boutique Coffee Shops" for you, collecting coffees that have won multiple world championship awards, as well as recommendations for must-buy coffee beans and coffee equipment in Taiwan, to take you on an exquisite coffee journey!

Table of contents

Taiwan's must-visit boutique coffee shops
Taiwan's must-buy coffee beans
Coffee equipment and supplies recommended
Simple Kaffa Xingbo Coffee: The coffee charm of the world champion
Tiger House Coffee: Focusing on the good taste of coffee itself
Fonda Coffee: A classic coffee shop with a long history
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1. Must-visit boutique coffee shops in Taiwan

Taipei, as a center of coffee culture in Taiwan, is home to many excellent coffee shops. Here are some recommended boutique coffee shops that you should not miss. They not only provide high-quality coffee, but also focus on coffee brewing techniques and customer experience:

Simple Kaffa: Founded by 2016 WBC World Barista Champion Wu Zelin, it is highly praised for its coffee quality and space design.
Tiger House Coffee｜The store manager Xiaobawang is famous for #HelloBoss. The store is always full, and the unique blend of beans is a must-order coffee.
Fonda Coffee｜This is a well-known coffee shop with a history of over 60 years in Ximending. It is a must-visit for tourists.
Fika Fika Cafe｜The cafe run by Chen Zhihuang, the champion of the Nordic Coffee Roasting Competition, is famous for its unique Nordic style and superb coffee roasting technology.
Rufous Coffee｜Focusing on the quality of coffee beans, the store is equipped with a boutique-grade coffee bean roaster, allowing customers to experience the coffee roasting process up close.
ALL DAY ROASTING COMPANY｜Provides coffee beans of different roasting degrees from all over the world, and the light roasted coffee is particularly excellent.
Miracle Coffee｜This is a coffee shop opened by singer JJ Lin in collaboration with several Taiwanese coffee masters. The menu of hand-brewed coffee beans is updated every month and is full of surprises.
Jack & NaNa COFFEE STORE｜A low-key and hidden pocket list of coffee connoisseurs, mainly hand-brewed single-origin coffee.
GABEE.｜Founded by Taiwan Coffee Masters Champion Lin Dongyuan, it provides selected coffee beans from all over the world.
COFFEE LOVER's PLANET | Has won many coffee awards and provides detailed information about the origin and flavor of coffee beans.

Besides Taipei, there are many other coffee shops worth visiting in other parts of Taiwan:

Taoyuan | Caodianwei Office | A cafe converted from an old house, offering hand-brewed coffee, espresso and desserts.
Keelung｜Shalong Coffee House｜Famous for its siphon coffee, it has a tranquil European atmosphere.
Keelung｜Eddie's cafe Et Tiramisu｜A unique cafe that offers single-origin coffee and freshly made desserts.
Taichung｜The Factory Mojocoffee｜A coffee shop that has been deeply rooted in Taichung for many years and has a barista training center.
Taichung｜HAUSINC CAFE｜Offers coffee and brunch, and the space design is light industrial style.
Taichung｜Tamp Temper Taichung Coffee｜Provides 16-grid hand-brewed coffee, allowing customers to experience different flavors.
Taichung｜Coffee Stopover｜A must-visit coffee shop for young people in Taichung, offering a variety of flavors of coffee beans and brewing methods.
Tainan｜Shouxi Coffee｜A coffee shop opened by Twice member Chou Tzu-yu’s mother, the space is trendy and photogenic.
Tainan｜Memory Cafe Bar｜An old cafe in the style of an ancient house, full of retro atmosphere.
Kaohsiung｜Passerby Cafe｜Affordable coffee and desserts, full of the casual style of the port city.
Kaohsiung｜My Cofi｜Internationally renowned for its three-dimensional latte art, it provides customized latte art services.
Kaohsiung｜Parlare coffee｜The cafe with industrial-style decoration provides a comfortable and relaxing space.

2. Recommended must-buy coffee beans in Taiwan

To enjoy premium coffee, you can not only taste it in a coffee shop, but also brew it yourself at home. Here are some recommended coffee beans worth buying in Taiwan:

Simple Kaffa Coffee Beans: A variety of champion coffee beans to choose from, such as Ethiopia, Kenya, etc.
Fika Fika Cafe coffee beans: Nordic style roasting, unique flavor.
Rufous Coffee Beans: Selected high-quality coffee beans from all over the world.
Tiger House Coffee Beans: Selected coffee beans from all over the world every month.
Fonda Coffee Beans: Coffee beans that are also highly recommended by overseas media.

3. Recommended coffee equipment and supplies

If you want to brew delicious coffee at home, you need the right coffee equipment. Here are some popular coffee equipment recommendations. If you come across a favorite model while traveling, you might as well buy it:

Hand brewing kettle: Hario, Fellow , Brewista , etc.

Grinder: Comandante, Timemore, etc.

Coffee filter: Hario V60, Kalita Wave, etc.

Coffee scales: Acaia, Timemore, etc.

4. Xingbo Coffee Simple Kaffa : The coffee charm of the world champion

Simple Kaffa was founded by 2016 WBC World Barista Champion Wu Zelin and is a holy place in the hearts of many coffee lovers. The coffee here is not only of excellent quality, but the space design is also full of art, allowing people to immerse themselves in the fragrant world of coffee.

Simple Kaffa opened its new store on Section 2, Zhongxiao East Road, near Taipei's Huashan Arts and Cultural District in May 2019. The spacious second-floor space is designed to accommodate individual coffee enjoyment, gatherings with friends, and large-scale events. In addition, an independent coffee classroom is planned for coffee experience courses, offering a series of coffee experience courses for coffee lovers.

Store name: Simple Kaffa
Address: Section 2, Zhongxiao East Road, next to Huashan Art and Culture District, Taipei
Uniqueness: Combination of professionalism and humanity: Managed by a world coffee champion, it not only provides boutique coffee, but also has a professional coffee classroom. The space is flexibly planned, allowing guests to enjoy quiet time alone, and is also suitable for gatherings with friends and large-scale events. In addition to insisting on coffee quality, we also focus on building deep friendships with customers.

5. Tiger House: Focusing on the taste of coffee

Tiger Kee, founded in 2012, is famous for its unique coffee concept and humorous YouTube channel "#HelloBoss". Tiger Coffee Shop is not only a specialty coffee shop that sells coffee beans and coffee supplies (espresso machines, hand-brewed coffee filters, coffee grinders, etc.), but also a coffee shop in Taipei with a different style. Its channels regularly update with coffee-related introductions on different themes, so the store is always full. The unique coffee formula beans of the store manager, Little Overlord, are a must-order coffee in the store.

Tiger Kee: "Drinking coffee should be a relaxing, everyday, simple thing!"

The coffee beans roasted by Tiger Kee Coffee Company are loved by many coffee lovers, focusing on the good taste of the coffee itself.

Store name: Tiger Kee Trading Company

Address: No. 1-1, Ningbo East Street, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

Uniqueness: Rather than professional techniques and equipment, we focus more on the good taste of the coffee itself. The store manager, Xiao Ba Wang, insists on launching new recipes every season and carefully selecting fine coffee beans from all over the world every month, and is committed to bringing the freshest and highest quality coffee experience to coffee lovers.

6. Fonda Coffee: A classic coffee shop with a long history

With a history of more than 60 years, Feng Da Coffee is well-known to everyone in Ximending, Taipei. The nostalgic decoration, wooden tables and chairs, and dim lights create a warm and comfortable atmosphere, making people feel like walking into a time tunnel. In addition to the aromatic coffee, the handmade pastries here are irresistible. For example, the crispy walnut pastry is full of rich milky aroma, the solid chicken biscuits have a unique salty and sweet taste, and the dense and delicate mung bean cake, every bite is full of old-fashioned flavor. Fengda Coffee’s signature iced coffee is a must-order. The refreshing coffee aroma is the best companion to cool off in the hot summer.

Feng Da Coffee is not only loved by locals, but also attracts countless tourists to make a pilgrimage. It has been reported by many Taiwanese media such as the Liberty Times and TVBS, and is even highly recommended by overseas American media.

Shop name: Fengda Coffee

Address: No. 42, Chengdu Road, Wanhua District, Taipei City

Uniqueness: It has been reported by many media outlets including Liberty Times and TVBS. It retains the traditional decoration style and exudes a unique retro charm. If you want to experience the unique charm of Taiwan's old coffee shops, Feng Da Coffee is definitely not to be missed!

7. Conclusion

The world of coffee is vast and profound. From origin, roasting to brewing, every link affects the final flavor. I hope this "Recommendation of Taipei Boutique Coffee Shops" can lead you to explore the destination of coffee in Taiwan.

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