// TAIPEI 台北 // DA TONG DISTRICT 大同區 //
a tiny, sunlit cafe in the heart of old taipei
Taipei locals know that some of the most precious cafes are hidden away from street level. Up cramped stairs, or in this case, through an empty storefront up a creaky ladder that leads into a quiet haven from the street noise and city hustle. A bright loft lit up by skylights. Polished concrete and thrifted wood furnishings and thriving house plants, indie magazines and old records on display making it feel like a home, a place to linger.
The coffee shop is modest. A small coffee bar, often a single barista. A simple menu of “black” and “white” espresso offerings, beans sourced from around the world in a curated pourover menu. Pudding and basque cheesecakes to round out any Instagram-oriented cafe in the city. A peaceful presence that makes you forget about the outside world.
Address | 302 2F, Minquan W Rd, Datong District, Taipei City |
@tinytail_coffee | |
Hours | 11:00-18:00 Tuesday-Sunday, closed Monday |
Price | $$ – coffees are 120-200NT ($4-6), on par with other cafes |
Aesthetic | contemporary cool in an effortless way |
Go here for: a midday coffee moment, with a friend, with a book
Order this: the 1+1 (an espresso and a cappuccino or flat white), or for more of a fun drink, get the sparkling apple espresso soda or cream top cold brew
Amount of time to spend: an hour for two, it is an unrushed atmosphere
When to come: weekdays and earlier in the day is more peaceful
Getting here: just a couple minutes walk from Daqiaotou Station (Zhonghe-Xinlu yellow line) exit 1
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Last visited: January 2025
Last updated: April 2025