Maokong is a once popular tea growing region in Taipei & is now home to dozens of family-owned tea houses. Settle in at one of the tea houses & spend the afternoon relaxing with tea and little bites.
One of the best overall cafes in Taiwan: attention to detail in coffee, food, and decor. I applaud the owners restraint and that she studies the Tartine cookbooks. Bravo!
Hidden gem for Taiwanese pork belly buns (gua bao). Best ones I've tried in the world so far.
The little-known restaurant serves one of the best traditional Taiwanese breakfasts, including sweet soy milk and fried doughnuts.
You want the “mango avalanche”—shaved ice piled high with cubes of fresh fruit, mango pudding, condensed milk, and mango sorbet. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c
On a quiet street in Zhongshan, minimalist Fika Fika specializes in single-origin Nordic-style brews and is a favorite among Taipei chefs.
At this wellness retreat in Beitou, a quiet northern suburb famous for its hot springs, eight slick indoor and outdoor pools aid in everything from skin detoxification to enhanced circulatory health.
Had the iced honey latte, and god it was amazing!! This is the first time I got foamy milk with an iced coffee and, wow, it was so yummy!
The iced cold-brewed coffee is perfect on a hot day. Be sure to ask for it black if you want the unadulerated non-starbucks experience.
Nice, comfortable interior with old furniture. It's really cozy and joyful to sit beside the old frosted-glass windows on sunny days. Coffee is a little pricy but really good. Very recommend.
