Coffee Flair 咖啡館 手沖咖啡 甜點 咖啡豆專賣

Ordering with their QR codes is a hit or miss. The first time worked great, the second time didn't work at all, so I had to ask the wait staff for help. Their signature drink wasn't too sweet. The pour overs are served at the 80C and below so I could taste the different notes. Only odd thing to me with a lot of TW coffee shops are their hours (this one is Noon-6PM, 5 days a week). I understand TW people used to not drink coffee before 11AM, but nowadays Starbucks 100m away opens at 7 and is packed.

Hidden in a side street, close to the night market, this might not have been an ideal location for a high end cafe. Also not sure this area is ready to embrace such a cafe with Cama and Louisa near by. So, this one has an industrial setting and personality! The single had good color, good fruity smell, tasted some sourness, but not much bitterness. I would have preferred a blend of the two, but not bad. The latte, on the other hand, had too much milk, therefore, was too light, preferred stronger coffee taste. Good quality coffee beans, prices are a bit high though.

Most positive coffee experience in Taipei. Friendly and warm atmosphere, a kind of atmosphere I look for in a coffee shop, unlike a few elitist high-end coffee shops that I tried before in Taipei). Order one espresso & one hand-brewed Honduras light-roasted. Cute barista gave me two kinds of cups to feel the difference in mouthfeel, very attentive to cup result (they even test my espresso and handbrew before serving). The only downside is that you have to order minimum 200NT$ for each person in order to sit here (while all I want is to have a quick shot of espresso and go).