The 32 Best Coffee Shops in Taiwan
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The best coffee shops in Taiwan, according to the experts: Sprudge and the World Coffee Map have both weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. the Folks comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in Taipei.
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Normal Coffee and Rufous Coffee Roasters hold the next two places. The World Coffee Map shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Sprudge next.
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Rank 1. the Folks
Coffee
A Kees van der Westen Slim Jim sits at the center of this six-seat counter cafe in Da'an, and everything else organizes itself around that machine. The Folks has been a one-man operation forever, roasting its own beans on-site with a lean toward Guatemalan lots. The pace is unhurried, the bar seating feels closer to a chef's counter than a coffee shop, and a takeaway cup costs a little less if you're in a hurry.
The awards
- Sprudge Sprudge: The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In Taipei, Taiwan
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
- Sprudge The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In Taipei, Taiwan
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
Why #1, not #2
Both places show 81. This one's exact Score is 81.4 and the next is 80.6, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #1 the Folks (this place) 81.4
- #2 Normal Coffee 80.6
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Rank 2. Normal Coffee
Coffee
A stripped-back specialty coffee shop that roasts on-site and keeps the menu tight, Normal Coffee is where you go when the coffee itself is the point. The sourcing is the story: alongside the usual origins, they carry beans from the Alishan Mountain Range, Taiwan-grown and genuinely hard to find in the city. Espresso and pour-overs, a smaller footprint, no lifestyle clutter. It's the quieter, more focused sibling in a growing Taipei coffee group.
The awards
- Sprudge Sprudge: The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In Taipei, Taiwan
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- Sprudge The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In Taipei, Taiwan
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
Why #2, not #1
Both places show 81. This one's exact Score is 80.6 and the one above is 81.4, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #1 the Folks 81.4
- #2 Normal Coffee (this place) 80.6
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A roasting room visible from the counter sets the tone at this Taipei specialty coffee shop, where the in-house slow drip takes a full day to prepare tomorrow's batch. Dark wood and a calm atmosphere keep the focus on what's in the cup, not the interior. The menu runs espresso, pour-over, and cold drip, with a side-by-side espresso set for anyone who wants to think a little harder about what they're drinking.
The awards
- Sprudge Sprudge: The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In Taipei, Taiwan
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
- Sprudge The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In Taipei, Taiwan
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
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Rank 4. Simple Kaffa
Coffee
Berg Wu won the 2016 World Barista Championship, and the trophies are right there on the exposed brick wall in case you missed it. This specialty coffee shop treats a cup of pour-over with the same ceremony as a tasting menu, with staff explaining the menu in detail and checking back on your experience. Geshas run to the higher end of the price scale, which tells you the crowd skewing here: serious enthusiasts, not laptop campers looking for an outlet.
The awards
- Sprudge The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In Taipei, Taiwan
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
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Rank 5. Fika Fika Cafe
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
Why #5, not #6
Both places show 70. This one's exact Score is 70.2 and the next is 70.0, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #5 Fika Fika Cafe (this place) 70.2
- #6 Coffee River 70.0
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
Why #6, not #5
Both places show 70. This one's exact Score is 70.0 and the one above is 70.2, so it ranks second. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #5 Fika Fika Cafe 70.2
- #6 Coffee River (this place) 70.0
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Rank 7. Leible Coffee
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best cafes for reading in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Best cafes for reading in Taipei
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Rank 8. Tenshima
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
Why #8, not #9
Both places show 68. This one's exact Score is 68.0 and the next is 67.8, so it ranks first. We round what you see, but we rank on the exact number.
- #8 Tenshima (this place) 68.0
- #9 Korner Café 67.8
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Rank 9. Korner Café
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #9. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #9 Korner Café (this place) 67.810
- #9 RUFOUS COFFEE 67.810
- #9 Spot Café Lumière 67.810
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Rank 9. RUFOUS COFFEE
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best cafes for reading in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Best cafes for reading in Taipei
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #9. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #9 Korner Café 67.810
- #9 RUFOUS COFFEE (this place) 67.810
- #9 Spot Café Lumière 67.810
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Rank 9. Spot Café Lumière
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
A Tie
Three places have the exact same Score, so they share #9. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #9 Korner Café 67.810
- #9 RUFOUS COFFEE 67.810
- #9 Spot Café Lumière (this place) 67.810
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Rank 12. 16.67 Cafe
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #12. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #12 16.67 Cafe (this place) 66.765
- #12 cama café Taipei Dongmen Shop 66.765
- #12 Coffee Stand by me 66.765
- #12 Jack & NaNa coffee store 66.765
- #12 kafeD Taipei 101 Shop 66.765
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #12. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #12 16.67 Cafe 66.765
- #12 cama café Taipei Dongmen Shop (this place) 66.765
- #12 Coffee Stand by me 66.765
- #12 Jack & NaNa coffee store 66.765
- #12 kafeD Taipei 101 Shop 66.765
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Rank 12. Coffee Stand by me
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #12. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #12 16.67 Cafe 66.765
- #12 cama café Taipei Dongmen Shop 66.765
- #12 Coffee Stand by me (this place) 66.765
- #12 Jack & NaNa coffee store 66.765
- #12 kafeD Taipei 101 Shop 66.765
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #12. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #12 cama café Taipei Dongmen Shop 66.765
- #12 Coffee Stand by me 66.765
- #12 Jack & NaNa coffee store (this place) 66.765
- #12 kafeD Taipei 101 Shop 66.765
- #12 KiOSK 66.765
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A coffee shop on the 89th floor of Taipei 101, which does settle the question of where to take a meeting when you want the other person slightly off-balance. kafeD is a calm, unhurried cafe serving pour-overs and lattes alongside light pastries, with the kind of view that makes the city below look like a very convincing scale model. Come for the coffee, stay because the elevator ride back down feels like commitment.
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #12. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #12 Coffee Stand by me 66.765
- #12 Jack & NaNa coffee store 66.765
- #12 kafeD Taipei 101 Shop (this place) 66.765
- #12 KiOSK 66.765
- #12 looproom 66.765
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Rank 12. KiOSK
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #12. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #12 Jack & NaNa coffee store 66.765
- #12 kafeD Taipei 101 Shop 66.765
- #12 KiOSK (this place) 66.765
- #12 looproom 66.765
- #12 Moonshine Coffee Roasters 66.765
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Rank 12. looproom
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #12. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #12 kafeD Taipei 101 Shop 66.765
- #12 KiOSK 66.765
- #12 looproom (this place) 66.765
- #12 Moonshine Coffee Roasters 66.765
- #12 Oasis Coffee Roasters - Anhe 66.765
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #12. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #12 KiOSK 66.765
- #12 looproom 66.765
- #12 Moonshine Coffee Roasters (this place) 66.765
- #12 Oasis Coffee Roasters - Anhe 66.765
- #12 Ruins Coffee Roasters 66.765
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Essential Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #12. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #12 KiOSK 66.765
- #12 looproom 66.765
- #12 Moonshine Coffee Roasters 66.765
- #12 Oasis Coffee Roasters - Anhe (this place) 66.765
- #12 Ruins Coffee Roasters 66.765
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
A Tie
There are 10 places with the exact same Score, so they share #12. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #12 KiOSK 66.765
- #12 looproom 66.765
- #12 Moonshine Coffee Roasters 66.765
- #12 Oasis Coffee Roasters - Anhe 66.765
- #12 Ruins Coffee Roasters (this place) 66.765
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Rank 22. Metro Cafe
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #22. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #22 Metro Cafe (this place) 66.520
- #22 noon 66.520
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Rank 22. noon
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
- World Coffee Map 10 Best Specialty Cafes & Coffee Shops in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #22. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #22 Metro Cafe 66.520
- #22 noon (this place) 66.520
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Rank 24. After5_步驟六
Coffee
A two-story house tucked into a lane off Linsen North Road, After5 is a coffee shop that slides into neighborhood bar as the evening arrives. The lofted upper floor looks down over the main bar, which gives the place a lived-in, borrowed-apartment feeling. Single-origin coffees and fruit-forward signature drinks share the menu with tea, and later with beer and alcohol. It's the kind of spot where nobody seems to be in a hurry to leave.
The awards
- Sprudge The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In Taipei, Taiwan
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #24. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #24 After5_步驟六 (this place) 66.144
- #24 Kite Coffee 66.144
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Rank 24. Kite Coffee
Coffee
The walls at this coffee shop in Da'an are lined with art and design magazines, album covers, and posters that feel like someone's actual collection rather than set dressing. The menu splits cleanly between espresso drinks and pour-overs, and the whole operation has that same unhurried quality. There's a small interior and a semi-enclosed porch out front. You can stop in for a quick one, but weekday mornings have a way of stretching.
The awards
- Sprudge The Sprudge Guide To Coffee In Taipei, Taiwan
A Tie
Two places have the exact same Score, so they share #24. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #24 After5_步驟六 66.144
- #24 Kite Coffee (this place) 66.144
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Rank 26. Alive Cafe
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Where to Drink Coffee in Taipei
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #26. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #26 Alive Cafe (this place) 65.408
- #26 ALL DAY ROASTING COMPANY 65.408
- #26 Coffee Dumbo 65.408
- #26 Coffee Sweet 65.408
- #26 MKCR / Mountain Kids Coffee Roaster 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #26. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #26 Alive Cafe 65.408
- #26 ALL DAY ROASTING COMPANY (this place) 65.408
- #26 Coffee Dumbo 65.408
- #26 Coffee Sweet 65.408
- #26 MKCR / Mountain Kids Coffee Roaster 65.408
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Rank 26. Coffee Dumbo
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Map for First-Time Visitors
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #26. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #26 Alive Cafe 65.408
- #26 ALL DAY ROASTING COMPANY 65.408
- #26 Coffee Dumbo (this place) 65.408
- #26 Coffee Sweet 65.408
- #26 MKCR / Mountain Kids Coffee Roaster 65.408
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Rank 26. Coffee Sweet
Coffee
The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
- World Coffee Map Taipei Coffee Guide for Travelers
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #26. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #26 ALL DAY ROASTING COMPANY 65.408
- #26 Coffee Dumbo 65.408
- #26 Coffee Sweet (this place) 65.408
- #26 MKCR / Mountain Kids Coffee Roaster 65.408
- #26 Single Origin espresso & roast 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #26. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #26 ALL DAY ROASTING COMPANY 65.408
- #26 Coffee Dumbo 65.408
- #26 Coffee Sweet 65.408
- #26 MKCR / Mountain Kids Coffee Roaster (this place) 65.408
- #26 Single Origin espresso & roast 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Your Guide to Coffee in Taipei
A Tie
Six places have the exact same Score, so they share #26. We don't pick a winner we can't back up.
- #26 ALL DAY ROASTING COMPANY 65.408
- #26 Coffee Dumbo 65.408
- #26 Coffee Sweet 65.408
- #26 MKCR / Mountain Kids Coffee Roaster 65.408
- #26 Single Origin espresso & roast (this place) 65.408
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The awards
- World Coffee Map World Coffee Map: Best coffee shops for work in Taipei
- World Coffee Map Best coffee shops for work in Taipei