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1. Simple Kaffa Flagship

Specialty coffee$$Zhongzheng

The Huashan flagship of Simple Kaffa, the speciality coffee company founded by 2016 World Barista Champion Wu Tse-lin.

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2. Fika Fika Cafe

Nordic-style speciality coffee roaster$$Zhongshan

James Chen's Nordic-inspired coffee bar on Yitong Street, known for its Capulypuly house blend and drip coffee; Chen won the 2013 Nordic Roaster Competition.

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3. Astoria Cafe

Historic Russian-style bakery and cafe$$Zhongzheng

Founded in 1949 by Russian emigres and a Taiwanese partner, Astoria is a historic bakery and cafe that became a meeting place for Taipei's writers.

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4. Wang Tea (Dadaocheng)

Historic tea merchant and tasting room$$Dadaocheng (Datong)

A tea company founded in 1890 in Dadaocheng and run for five generations, where visitors can tour the charcoal roasting room and taste before buying.

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5. VWI by CHADWANG

Pour-over coffee bar$$East District (Da'an)

The East District coffee bar of Chad Wang, the first Taiwanese winner of the World Brewers Cup, focused on precise pour-over coffee.

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6. Mayor’s Residence Arts Salon

Cafe-restaurant in a historic residence$$Zhongzheng

Taipei's former mayoral residence, built in 1940 in a mix of Japanese and Western styles, is now an arts centre with a restaurant and bookshop.

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