Curated city guide
Taipei's specialty coffee scene is champion-led, meticulous, and deeply rooted in craft.
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
106, Taiwan, Taipei City, Da’an District, Quan'an Village, Lane 265, Section 2, Dunhua S Rd, 7號1樓
House roasting, a broad single-origin shelf, filter and espresso.
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…