Coffee Essential

Songshan · Taipei

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Tucked into a tree-lined alley off Minsheng East Road, Coffee Essential is a well-regarded Songshan neighbourhood café with exposed brick walls and individual table lamps that make it one of the district's better spots for an extended work session. The menu covers espresso, pour-over, and Dutch cold drip, and seasonal specials like rose lychee lattes bring creative flair without abandoning quality fundamentals.

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Coffee Essential

Songshan, Taipei

25.0576, 121.5518

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