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Taipei cafes for under-the-radar

Reviewed cafes in Taipei where under-the-radar is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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Under-the-Radar picks

A less obvious stop that rewards the detour, away from the city's default coffee names.

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Coffee River in Taipei

Coffee River

Xinyi / Yongchun, Taipei

House Roaster Under-the-Radar Open Late

Small Yongchun house-roaster cafe for espresso, hand brew, brownies, beans to take home, and a relaxed neighborhood pause.

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