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Best specialty coffee in Taiwan

Explore 41 curated specialty coffee shops and roasters across 11 cities in Taiwan. Every listing is selected for credible coffee quality and craft.

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Curated coffee shops in Taiwan

  • 23 Coffee Roasters

    No. 152號, Ximen St, North District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan 300

    A dedicated micro-roastery focusing on light and medium roasts, 23 Coffee Roasters excels in clean, fruit-forward pour-overs and espresso drinks using house-roasted single-origin beans. Their program is uniquely paired…

  • 33+V. Coffee Shop

    No. 49號, Yijiao E Rd, Houzhuang Village, East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan 600

    A dedicated roastery-cafe where the program balances meticulously roasted single-origins with highly-regarded house blends. The bar features high-end equipment and a focused pour-over service accompanied by…

  • All Day Roasting Company

    105, Taiwan, Taipei City, Songshan District, Jieshou Village, Yanshou St, 329號1樓

    A high-volume roastery-cafe specializing in single-origin pour-overs and technical espresso. They are notable for sourcing local Taiwanese beans and offering extensive bean flight options alongside a professional…

  • Black Do Coffee

    330, Taiwan, Taoyuan City, Taoyuan District, Mingde Village, Tongde 11th St, 156號1樓

    A strictly coffee-focused program led by an award-winning barista who specializes in high-end Geishas and nuanced processing. The menu excels in pour-over service, featuring a curated selection of Panama and Kenya…

  • Branch coffee roasters

    10606, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Checeng Village, Alley 15, Lane 345, Section 4, Ren'ai Rd, 2號1樓

    On-site roasting, scientific filter recipes and rotating high-grade single origins.

  • Cafe D'Amour 暮慕咖啡

    No. 295號, Chenggong 1st Rd, Boxiao Village, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 801

    A dedicated filter coffee program featuring a rotating selection of single-origin beans, complemented by technical espresso drinks and savory options like chicken pot pie.

  • Coffee Flash 快閃咖啡 (民國店)

    1 樓, No, No. 83, Guolian 1st Rd, Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan 970

    A focused menu specializing in high-texture milk coffees, particularly flat whites, alongside precise pour-overs and refreshing coffee sodas. They offer versatile options like oat milk and a curated selection of…

  • Coffee Sind

    No. 8號, Lane 56, Section 1, Xinsheng S Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

    This 'Big 7' acclaimed roastery focuses on light-roast single origins and high-concept signatures like the 'Blue Algae' latte. Their hand-drip program is highly técnicos, often featuring rare processing methods and…

  • Coffee Stopover

    No. 24號, Lane 217, Minquan Rd, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan 403

    Coffee Stopover features a modular menu allowing guests to pair beans across five distinct roast levels with specific brew methods, from precision pour-overs to tailored milk ratios. Their program extends into creative…

  • Coffee Sweet 自家烘焙咖啡館

    No. 3號, Alley 20, Lane 33, Section 1, Zhongshan N Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10441

    A dedicated roastery specializing in the crystalline clarity of light-roasted single origins, most notably Panamanian Geishas and Ethiopian lots. Each pour-over is meticulously prepared and served in fine porcelain to…

  • Deep Coffee

    No. 1號, Lane 24, Fengrong Rd, Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan 950

    A serious espresso-centered program featuring rotating single-origin beans and precisely steamed milk-based drinks. The experience is anchored by a high-end vintage sound system that dictates the shop's quiet,…

  • Do good coffee & dessert

    No. 116-1號, Bixin St, Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 803

    The program centers on precision-brewed single-origin coffees, featuring a rotating list of beans available as both filter and balanced espresso shots. Their dessert menu is designed to pair specifically with certain…

  • edia cafe 自家烘焙咖啡

    No. 691號, Dajin St, Daye Village, Nantun District, Taichung City, Taiwan 408

    A dedicated micro-roastery specializing in single-origin beans and creative espresso applications, most notably their signature espresso soda which balances bright carbonation with deep espresso notes.

  • Fika Fika Cafe (A13)

    110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Xicun Village, Songren Rd, 58號 號B3

    Founded by a Nordic Roaster Cup champion, this mall-based outpost maintains high standards for technical espresso and pour-overs. Beyond the liquid program, they are notable for their smooth coffee-flavored soft serve…

  • Fika Fika Cafe (Yitong)

    No. 33號, Yitong St, Zhuyuan Village, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104

    A pioneer of Nordic-style light roasting in Taiwan, Fika Fika focuses on high-clarity single-origins and award-winning espresso. Their signature menu includes creative milk-based drinks like the Osmanthus Honey Longan…

  • Gabee Coffee

    No. 21號, Lane 113, Section 3, Minsheng E Rd, Minyou Village, Songshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 105

    Founded by Van Lin, a World Coffee in Good Spirits finalist, the program excels in coffee mixology and technical espresso. The menu features an extensive range of creative signatures, from sweet potato-infused lattes…

  • Giocare義式.手沖咖啡

    No. 7號, Shuren St, Minzu Village, Hualien City, Hualien County, Taiwan 970

    A roaster-led program specializing in light and medium-light profiles, including experimental fermentations like wine-barrel aging. Coffee is served in custom pottery crafted on-site, emphasizing a tactile connection…

  • GK Coffee

    No. 166號, Fuxing Rd, Guang'an Village, Dongshan Township, Yilan County, Taiwan 269

    A dedicated roasting operation headed by Gary, a knowledgeable roaster utilizing a Probat machine to highlight nuanced single-origin profiles. The program focuses on technical precision and bean quality, offering both…

  • Harmony Coffee & Tea

    No. 223號, Zhongshan Rd, Zhongyang Village, East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan 600

    A roastery-led program focused on educational interactions, where the owner provides detailed origin guidance and often offers small tasting samples to help guests navigate their extensive bean menu.

  • HAUSINC CAFE

    No. 39號, Zhongtai W Rd, North District, Taichung City, Taiwan 404

    The program emphasizes fruit-forward, lighter roasts that shine in both pour-overs and iced lattes. They offer technical customization via Alpro soy and coconut milk alternatives, which is relatively rare for the area.

  • Hollatte

    No. 70號, Jinshan 7th St, Jinshan Village, East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan 300

    A roastery-led program specializing in siphoned single-origins for enhanced clarity and body, alongside customizable lattes where guests select specific house-roasted beans. The experience is highly educational, often…

  • KaKaLove Cafe

    No. 421號, Section 2, Bo'ai Rd, Xiping Village, West District, Chiayi City, Taiwan 600

    A roastery-centric program characterized by an exceptionally generous sampling service, where baristas guide guests through pour-over flights to find their preferred roast profile. The coffee menu excels in…

  • KEEP Coffee Roastery

    No. 113號, Huaian St, Anji Village, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 807045

    Exacting in-house roasting, clean single origins, espresso and pour-over.

  • Laid Back Cafe 來杯咖啡 (關新門市)

    No. 3號, Buding Rd, East District, Hsinchu City, Taiwan 300

    A dedicated roastery program focusing on precise single-origin pour-overs and house-blended espresso, complemented by a rotating selection of desserts like their signature ice cream brownies.

  • noon

    No. 2-1號, Lane 142, Rui'an St, Longtu Village, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    Noon is defined by its progressive '1+1+1' tasting menus, which present one seasonal bean as an espresso, a milk-based drink, and a filter brew to highlight its versatility. The program focuses on high-altitude…

  • Oasis Coffee Roasters (Anhe)

    No. 7-3號, Lane 199, Section 4, Xinyi Rd, Dun'an Village, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    A roastery-centric program that prioritizes clarity and seasonal diversity, offering an extensive menu of single-origin pours often featuring competition-grade lots and experimental processing. Baristas use a…

  • Paper St. Coffee Company

    No. 28號, Section 1, Bade Rd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10058

    A technical coffee program featuring house-roasted beans with a focus on light-to-medium roast profiles. They are noted for their precise V60 pour-overs and a consistent cold drip service.

  • Phase Coffee Roasters

    No. 119號, Zhongshan Rd, 中區 Central District, Taichung City, Taiwan 400

    House-roasted competition and experimental lots with a wide manual-brew menu.

  • RUFOUS COFFEE

    No. 339號, Section 2, Fuxing S Rd, Wolong Village, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 106

    A cornerstone of Taipei's coffee evolution, Rufous focuses on house-roasted single origins and precise extraction. Their program is notable for sophisticated cold drips—including high-end Geisha lots—and a critically…

  • Script Coffee

    300, Taiwan, Hsinchu City, East District, Fenggong Village, Jianzhong Rd, 101號1樓

    The program centers on rotating Single Origin Espresso (SOE) selections offered at a remarkably accessible price, alongside meticulously prepared foam-integrated milk drinks and high-grade teas.

  • Simple Kaffa (Huashan Flagship Store)

    No. 27號, Section 2, Zhongxiao E Rd, Meihua Village, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan 100

    Founded by WBC Champion Berg Wu, the program emphasizes technical precision in light-roast profiles, specifically floral Geisha lots and citrus-forward Ethiopia lattes. The menu bridges high-end competition standards…

  • Simple Kaffa (Sola / Taipei 101)

    110, Taiwan, Taipei City, Xinyi District, Section 5, Xinyi Rd, 7號88樓

    Founded by WBC Champion Berg Wu, the program highlights elite single-origins and award-winning espresso techniques. Signature offerings include technical pour-overs of competition-grade lots and inventive coffee…

  • STAY COFFEE

    No. 160號, Anbei Rd, Wangcheng Village, Anping District, Tainan City, Taiwan 708

    This roastery emphasizes a sensory-led brewing process, presenting dry grounds and sidecar samples to showcase how flavor profiles evolve as the coffee cools. They maintain a strong focus on high-elevation Taiwanese…

  • The CURVE Coffee Roasting Co. (SCAA Campus)

    No. 912-1號, Section 2, Liming Rd, Chaoyang Village, Xitun District, Taichung City, Taiwan 407

    Led by a certified Italian Roast Master, this shop operates as a professional lab focusing on rigorous roast profiles and educational excellence in both espresso and pour-over formats.

  • The Factory Mojocoffee

    No. 22號, Jingcheng 6th St, West District, Taichung City, Taiwan 403

    A generational pioneer in Taiwanese specialty coffee, Mojo operates a rigorous roasting program known for high-clarity single origins and experimental lots, including rare regional finds like Yunnan beans. The service…

  • Tomorrow Coffee Roasters

    No. 20號, Lane 198, Gancheng St, Liming Village, Nantun District, Taichung City, Taiwan 408

    A dedicated roastery-led program featuring a broad selection of house-roasted beans. Baristas provide technical guidance on flavor profiles, focusing on precision in both espresso and manual pour-over formats.

  • VWI BY CHADWANG

    No. 16號, Alley 4, Lane 251, Section 3, Zhongxiao E Rd, Cheng'an Village, Da’an District, Taipei City, Taiwan 10682

    Founded by 2017 World Brewers Cup Champion Chad Wang, the program centers on extreme precision in water chemistry and roasting to maximize single-origin clarity. The 'tasting menu' offers a structured exploration of…

  • 咖啡意識創始館 Coffice Original Shop

    No. 109號, Yongli Rd, Xiulin Village, Yonghe District, New Taipei City, Taiwan 234

    A technical, roastery-led program focused on precision siphon and manual pour-over extraction. They offer an extensive library of single-origin beans roasted on-site with a strong emphasis on bean provenance and flavor…

  • 生命樹咖啡

    701, Taiwan, Tainan City, East District, Zhuangjing Village, 小東路350號

    A roastery-centric program focused on roast-level education, where the owner adjusts brewing parameters to showcase specific bean characteristics. The menu highlights a rotating 'Today's Special' single-origin and…

  • 真心豆行 (七賢分店)

    No. 365號, Cisian 2nd Rd, Qianjin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan 801

    A technical roasting-focused program that showcases an extensive variety of single-origin beans primarily through glass-carafe pour-overs. The espresso service is equally precise, complemented by an in-house bakery…