18 Taipei Coffee Shops Worth a Detour (2026 Guide)

Taipei approaches coffee with the same obsessive care it brings to tea, to food, to design. Taiwan grows its own coffee. The Alishan mountain region produces small lots of arabica at elevation with flavor profiles that are floral, sweet, and honeyed. Production is small. The best Taiwanese coffee rarely leaves the island. Seeking it out in Taipei is one of the great coffee experiences available anywhere.

Where to Go

Simple Kaffa. Founded by Berg Wu, the 2016 World Barista Champion. The pour over bar showcases rare Taiwanese lots alongside international single origins. This is a world-class coffee bar by any standard. Fika Fika Cafe. Founded by James Chen, a Nordic Roaster Cup champion. Scandinavian-influenced: light, clean, precise. Rufous Coffee. Tiny, legendary. Siphon brewing and hand-drip. Each cup takes time. The wait is the point. Goodman Roaster. Built around Alishan coffee. Sources directly from Taiwanese farms. If you want to taste Taiwan in a cup, this is the address.

What to Know

Taipei's cafe culture runs long. Many specialty shops are open until 9 or 10 PM. Taiwanese tea culture deeply influences the coffee culture. The attention to water temperature, the respect for the bean, the presentation, the patience. Many Taipei baristas came to coffee through tea. Explore all coffee shops in Taipei.

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