By MOOK Scenic Spots Family / Compiled and reported
Remember those student days when you’d hole up in a café with your laptop for an entire afternoon? Whether it was for design work, reports, graduation projects—or just doing absolutely nothing—grabbing a book to read, sipping a comforting hot drink when feeling down, watching passersby outside the window as time slipped quietly by; the four cafés below with unlimited stay let you truly enjoy your own company.
1.Rokutomecafe
A Japanese-style café filled with warm charm, Rokutome not only has an authentically Japanese name but also displays various travel magazines and postcards from around the world inside. There are many cute little items the owner brought back from Japan, and the desserts served daily vary—you’ll have to rely on luck to get your favorite. The space brimming with human warmth makes you feel completely at ease even if you sit here all day.
A Japanese-style café full of heartwarming charm, Rokutome. (Photo / Rokutome Cafe)
Address: No. 7, Lane 6, Xinzhong St., Songshan Dist., New Taipei City
Hours: 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Phone: 02-27615510
2.Minsheng Workers' Residence
Extremely well-known Minsheng Workers' Residence goes for a clean, industrial style from its signage to interior décor. The spacious space with slightly yellow lighting gives off a lazy, cozy vibe, while the floor-to-ceiling windows fill the place with delightful natural light in the afternoon. The café offers a full selection of both savory and sweet dishes, and their single-origin pour-over coffee is definitely worth trying.
The simple décor at Minsheng Workers' Residence paired with delicious desserts is perfect for lazing away an entire afternoon. (Photo / Minsheng Workers' Residence)
Address: No. 3, Lane 1, Lane 56, Section 4, Minsheng E. Rd., Taipei City
Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, weekends 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Phone: 02-87121220
3.J12cafe
The bright and spacious interior space, with a full row of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, offers comfortable natural light and minimalist industrial décor. There are seating options suitable for both individuals and groups. The café emphasizes organic ingredients—from coffee and tea to the olive oil used in dishes—no detail is overlooked, and portion sizes are generous. All seats come with power outlets, so spending the whole afternoon here is totally no problem.
J12 takes great care in everything from coffee to food. (Photo / J12cafe/kristy_1018)
Address: No. 324, Yanshou St., Songshan Dist., Taipei City
Hours: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, Sunday until 6:00 PM
Phone: 02-87871621
4.Afterhours Cafe
A highly recommended Afterhours Café in the Minsheng community, tucked away in an alley. Its low-key, simple sign paired with wooden-framed floor-to-ceiling windows creates a calm, warm atmosphere. In addition to a variety of super delicious desserts, they also serve Japanese-style lunch sets. Whether you want to fill up or just have a snack, this place satisfies all cravings. You could come here twice a week just to try the different sweets.
The lunch set served at the café is simply healing just to look at. (Photo / Afterhours Cafe)
Address: No. 117-1, Yanshou St., Songshan Dist., Taipei City
Hours: 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Phone: 02-27565117
Walking through the alleys of the Minsheng community, you can feel the comfortable atmosphere. Choose a nice weather morning or afternoon, pick your favorite café, immerse yourself in the aroma of coffee and the sweetness of cakes, and enjoy this wonderful time.
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