Kafka by the Sea

Taipei


A hipster cafe without any of the pretension. Spacious, studious, with a wall of windows, and damn good coffee and cakes. Named after the Haruki Murakami book, Kafka on the Shore, the venue often hosts music acts of all genres come evening, when caffeine can be swapped for an alcoholic beverage.

Check out the urinal artwork in the toilets. There's a small balcony area for smokers.


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