These cafés are not heavy on design language, but they feel the most real. You will see regulars walk in without looking at the menu, someone sitting with a newspaper all morning, or people stopping by simply to settle themselves before work.

LI-HOUSE Cafe

Address: No. 49, Lane 26, Section 1, Chongqing North Road, Datong District, Taipei

Recommended: A daily neighborhood café with friendly prices and consistently good coffee.

LI-HOUSE Cafe is a place that makes you put your phone down. There is no excessive decoration, yet the space feels calm without being empty. Most guests are nearby office workers, familiar neighbors, or longtime regulars who come almost every day. The coffee is not about showing off techniques. It is steady, easy to drink, and meant to keep you company for a while. This is a perfect place for your first cup of the day, letting the morning begin slowly.

If you enjoy hearing the sound of brewing and grinding, and want to focus on flavor, Beimen hides several cafés made for this kind of experience.

MITSUO

Address: No. 20, Lane 11, Taiyuan Road, Datong District, Taipei

Recommended: A quiet pour-over café, ideal for sitting alone with a single-origin coffee.

MITSUO is small but focused. Everything moves slowly here, slowly enough that you begin to notice changes in aroma, temperature, and finish. Many people come to give themselves uninterrupted time. It is especially suitable for solo travelers who want to pause their itinerary and simply sit for a while.

SYZYGY COFFEE

Address: 1F, No. 40, Lane 69, Section 1, Yanping North Road, Datong District, Taipei

Recommended: Specialty coffee with clear, clean flavors that coffee lovers appreciate.

SYZYGY keeps its bean list clear and flavors precise, without unnecessary flair. This is not a café designed for photos, but one where people remember how good the coffee was. If you take coffee even a little seriously, this place deserves a spot on your route.

Some cafés make you stay longer without realizing it. Not because you have extra time, but because the space itself speaks to you. Around Beimen and the area behind Taipei Main Station, design-focused cafés avoid flashiness and instead hide their character in materials, light, and rhythm.

LOOP IN NEON | COFFEE BAR

Address: No. 62, Section 1, Yanping North Road, Datong District, Taipei

Recommended: A distinctive specialty coffee bar, perfect for an afternoon visit.

LOOP IN NEON is a coffee bar where you feel its attitude the moment you walk in. Metal materials, sharp lines, and a restrained yet confident layout create a cool urban atmosphere without feeling distant. The coffee follows the same specialty approach, clean and well-defined, making the bar counter an ideal place to sit and drink slowly.

Most guests are quiet, absorbed in their own pace. Some bring laptops, others watch the street outside. This is not a place made for check-in photos. It is a place you remember later, recalling how afternoon light fell across the table. That understated sense of design feels very much like this neighborhood, and very much like Taipei.

SIDOLI RADIO

Address: 1F, No. 245, Chang’an West Road, Datong District, Taipei

Recommended: A relaxed space combining music and coffee, ideal for slowing down.

SIDOLI RADIO’s charm lies in how it handles empty space. The room is calm, the music never competes for attention, yet it keeps flowing quietly in the background, like a melody that does not need to be fully heard. This is a place for unscheduled time. No rushing, no replying to messages, just sitting and letting time move on its own.

People come here to chat, daydream, or simply watch traffic pass by. Neither coffee nor music takes center stage, but together they feel just right. It is a café that lets you forget what you are supposed to be doing, perfect for slowing both body and mind in the middle of a journey.

If your schedule is full, or you simply want a coffee in hand while you explore, these cafés make it easy to drink and walk at the same time.

Yokoso Coffee Stand Taipei Station

Address: 1F, No. 10, Lane 72, Huayin Street, Datong District, Taipei

Recommended: A top choice for takeout coffee, ideal before catching a train or heading out.

Yokoso understands travelers well. There is no extra decoration, the flow is clear, and coffee comes out quickly without sacrificing quality. Many people stop by before transferring trains or starting a walk, letting coffee become part of the journey rather than a reason to stop. This quiet, just-right presence fits perfectly with the rhythm of Beimen.

TWATUTIA Coffee & Co.

Address: No. 279, Nanjing West Road, Datong District, Taipei

Recommended: Specialty coffee, pour-over options, and simple desserts.

TWATUTIA’s space alone is worth a visit. The structure of the old building is well preserved, paired with industrial elements that reveal layers of the neighborhood’s history. You can take your coffee to go or sit down with a pour-over and watch the street outside. This is a place for travelers who like to understand a city through coffee.

There is always a moment in a trip when you are not exactly hungry, just looking for a place to sit and rest. At that time, coffee with something sweet feels perfect.

SOALSO.cafe

Address: No. 19, Lane 11, Taiyuan Road, Datong District, Taipei

Recommended: Known for scones, ideal for coffee and dessert in the afternoon.

SOALSO is the kind of small café regulars quietly keep to themselves. Scone flavors change daily, but the quality is consistent, crisp outside and soft inside, pairing well with coffee. The space is small and calm, and many people stay for a while, letting the morning settle before deciding where to go next. This is not a place for photos, but a place for genuine rest.

Twin Brothers Coffee

Address: No. 77, Huayin Street, Datong District, Taipei

Recommended: Their signature cinnamon rolls are especially popular.

The cinnamon rolls at Twin Brothers are the kind you understand after one bite why people keep coming back. Slightly crisp on the outside, soft and moist inside, aromatic without being overly sweet. Some come specifically for the roll, others treat it as a reward during their trip. Paired with coffee, time naturally slows down.