A new hotspot rivaling Tsutaya Bookstore: Taiwan’s most beautiful coffee bookstore

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Dubbed Japan’s most beautiful bookstore, Tsutaya Bookstore TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE is a multi-concept store combining books, audiovisual media, coffee, internet access, light meals, and cocktails. Recently located at Taipei’s Uni-President Department Store, it caused quite a stir and became a hot topic. Originally slated for the Grand Formosa Regent in Tainan, plans fell through due to mismatched conditions. The Grand Formosa Regent then transformed the original space into a coffee bookstore, creating a multi-concept shop that rivals Tsutaya Bookstore.

Bar16 Grand Formosa Regent Bookstore uses calm, understated wooden tones to create a serene and comfortable elegant atmosphere. Its open shelving allows every visitor to browse freely, offering everything from language learning materials and magazines to children’s books. Visitors can also enjoy world-class estate coffee, savoring an afternoon filled with the aroma of coffee and books. The Grand Formosa Regent Bookstore plans to expand to multiple locations across Taiwan, aiming to create unique top-tier bookstores.