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Zhongzheng · Taipei

Simple Kaffa 興波咖啡

NT$150–300· Pour-over · Espresso· English menu
Verified · 28 OCT 2026

Ask what is on the Taiwanese list before you order. The staff usually push one Geisha and one nuttier lot, both brewed to order and served in a small glass carafe.

If you are working, the back tables are quieter but low. The front counter is for tasting, not for laptops.

What we verified

AddressZhongxiao W. Rd., Zhongzheng
Hours10:00–18:00
PriceNT$150–300
RoasterIn-house
BrewPour-over, Espresso
Outlets & Wi-FiYes / Yes
Time limit90 minutes at peak
English menuYes
Method28 OCT 2026

What to order

Taiwanese single origin

Rotating Alishan lot, brewed to order.

NT$280

Espresso

Short, sweet, consistent.

NT$150

Affogato

Vanilla and a double shot, nothing else.

NT$220

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