Fresh flavors with dreamy colors: 7 must-visit juice shops in Taipei for 2016

Reporter Tsai Wen-jun / Comprehensive report

If we were to sum up the beverage scene of 2016, "dreamy gradients" — those pretty and photogenic layered drinks — would be the perfect descriptor. Since this summer, whether juices or teas, drinks with gradient effects and vibrant pastel hues have captivated consumers with their strong visual appeal. This article specially rounds up 7 must-try juice shops in Taipei for this year. With just over a month left in the year, hop on the trend and pay them a visit now!

▲ Popular queueing shop in the East District – Huātián Fruit Room. (Photo / from Huātián Fruit Room Facebook page)

1. Huātián Fruit Room
A shop that became an instant hit upon opening, Huātián Fruit Room enchants every girl’s heart with both its storefront and juices. Its pristine white walls adorned with dried flowers and plants create an elegant and cozy space, making you feel like you’re walking into a springtime flower field no matter when you step inside.

Made with freshly squeezed fruits, their juices offer the most natural and sweet flavors without being overly cloying. The eye-catching colors splash vibrantly across the transparent cups, making them the most eye-catching accessory on the street. It’s no wonder this shop is a popular queueing spot in Taipei’s East District.

Address: No. 40, Lane 160, Section 1, Dunhua South Road, Taipei City

▲ Juice shop If So. (Photo / A Man’s Daily Life)

2. If So
Though it looks like a café from the outside and in its interior design, “If So” is actually a juice shop. With its industrial style and dried floral accents, the space is simple yet warm. Depending on your preference, you can choose from freshly squeezed juices, vegetable-fruit blends, or juice-milk combos. The shop also offers coffee and cocoa series. The colorful juices even come with thoughtfully selected straws, plus they occasionally launch creative juice items — such as using grapefruit as the cup lid so customers can sip the juice and enjoy fresh grapefruit flesh. Its adorable creativity has made it a popular queueing destination.

Address: No. 9-1, Lane 113, Sanmin Road, Songshan District, Taipei City

▲ Lottery shop and juice bar Feiláifā Yuán. (Photo / provided by Feiláifā)

3. Feiláifā Yuán
Located in Shilin, Feiláifā Yuán was originally a well-known lottery shop. Because the owner loves to travel, when they branched out into beverages, they gave each juice an exotic name, even combining names of famous artists and artworks — like “Munch’s The Scream” or “Da Vinci’s The Last Supper.” The combination of freshly squeezed juices and playful names successfully catches customers’ eyes.

Address: No. 143, Wenhua Road, Shilin District, Taipei City

▲ The ultra-dreamy Pig. (Photo / provided by netizen Liang Li’an, no screenshots please to avoid copyright infringement)

4. Pig
Also located in Shilin, “Pig” is a juice shop with a literary youth vibe. Its minimalist and slightly Japanese-inspired style makes it stand out among the crowd. Currently, the shop offers five major types of drinks, including juices, smoothies, and slushies. Each juice is given a fairytale-like name, and paired with its dreamy color palette, it’s a must-visit juice shop near Shilin Night Market.

Address: No. 173, Wenhua Road, Shilin District, Taipei City

▲ Vegg Out, popular for its cold-pressed juices. (Photo / fromVegg Out Juice X O'La Cafe' Facebook page)

5.Vegg out
Vegg Out has gained popularity primarily for its cold-pressed juices and smoothies. Made using high-pressure cold-press juicers, the juices are darker in color, but this method helps preserve the maximum amount of plant nutrients and enzymes, offering high nutritional value. With no preservatives, the healthy and refreshing taste is loved by even foreign customers.

Address: 1F, No. 132, Shida Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

▲ DEJUICE, committed to no sugar or water. (Photo / by reporter Tsai Wen-jun)

6.DEJUICE
Located in a corner of Chifeng Street, now a hipster hotspot, DEJUICE stands out with its container-shaped storefront. Aware that many commercial juices contain lots of added sugar, the shop insists on not adding any sugar or water to its juices and slushies. Instead, they rely on the natural sweetness of various fruits, extracting the juices and blending them together. The result is not only a natural flavor but also full retention of the fruits’ nutrients. With its fresh taste and beautiful colors, it’s a juice shop you shouldn’t miss on Chifeng Street.

Address: No. 5, Lane 1, Section 2, Chengde Road, Datong District, Taipei City

▲ The refreshing-style juice shop Little Corner. (Photo / Food Craving. Photo Moments)

7. Cozy Corner
Cozy Corner Juice Shop is located in Jingmei, a charming little spot that lives up to its name with its quaint, fresh vibe. Featuring a simple Japanese-style exterior, its signature drink is papaya milk—rich in creamy flavor and thick in texture. The purple rice milk, with its subtle purplish-red hue, is also a popular choice. You can clearly taste the rich purple rice blended with creamy milk; fans of purple rice should definitely give it a try.

Address: No. 175, Jingwen St., Wenshan District, Taipei City