Solo score 5 out of 5: Built for oneMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Wen Shan Coffee (NTU)
聞山咖啡（台大店） · show this name to taxi drivers
A quiet coffee house near National Taiwan University run by Wen Shan, a Taiwanese roaster founded in 1983 that still brews mainly with siphons. Many of the seats are set up for one person, most have a power outlet, and there is no time limit, so it is a good place to read or work alone for a few hours.
At a glance for one
Seating
Small tables
Portions
Single portions
Minimum
1 drink
Price for one
NT$200–400
Hours
12:00–20:00
Closed on the last Thursday of each month.
Who's here
Some guests are solo
Time limit
None
Booking
Not needed
Wi-Fi & outlets
Yes
Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.
How to order, step by step
- Order at least one drink per person - siphon coffee is the house specialty
- Stay as long as you like - there is no time limit
- Most seats have a power outlet, and there is Wi-Fi
- Keep your voice down - many people come here to study or read
- Cards were listed as accepted in 2026, but carry some cash as a backup
What to order solo: A siphon coffee made with the shop's own roast, plus a slice of cake if you plan to stay a while.
Best time to go alone: Weekday afternoon. It fills up with students around exam time. Closed on the last Thursday of each month.
Before you go
Taipei is one of the easiest cities in Asia to eat alone. The kinds of places built for one, how ordering works, when to go, and how to pay.
Read: Eating alone in Taipei: what to know →Getting there
MRT: Gongguan, Exit 3, about 8-10 min walk
No. 11-1, Ln. 56, Sec. 3, Xinsheng S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City
台北市大安區新生南路三段56巷11-1號
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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