Enroute Coffee — Restaurant in Xinyi District

Among the best espresso in Taipei and anywhere. Vibe similar to St. Kilda's on 44th/9th in NYC, but cleaner. Eclectic music gives a worldly feel, but at an appropriately low volume. Staff are incredibly friendly and relatable — something of a rarity at coffeehouses of this caliber. There is no WiFi, but the environment is perfect for reading and working. I'm not into drip, but the owner appears to be a local sensation with his expertise on full display as people watch and listen at the bartop. The taste of the espresso is distinct and, although more citrusy than my own preference, it is world class. Glad this place...

The coffee is rather good but service depends on who is helping you.

I often go to coffee shops here and get a a quick espresso. Some shops understand the culture of a quick shot and some think explaining their rules of time limits is more important. In this case, it was the latter. The first person who helped me made me feel like I was being lectured and when I told her I was going to be quick she scoffed and stopped helping me. The second was quite friendly and hospitable.

Left a bad taste in my mouth and likely won’t...

i would say, it's pricy cuz it is below standard (when you compare with lots of professional hand dripped coffee shops in Taipei that with more reasonable pricing) for their coffee. i personally like light roast. yet, their light roasted coffee i ordered is really too light in flavour which i couldnt taste the “coffee” or the flavours & styles as they described. also, their service is bit weired (and again, below average)

one thing i want to give a credit is, the coffee making...