Taipei In A Day (台北一日遊) Donovan’s Coffee (杜坊咖啡)

Taiwanese have a keen interest in lifestyle trends popular abroad, and modern cafés and coffee shops now line the road along Danshui River (淡水河). 

Less than a two-minute walk from the MRT you’ll receive a warm welcome and superb Irish coffee (NT $110/160 iced) at Donovan’s Coffee (杜坊咖啡), Gongming Street, #10-1, 2F (淡水鎮公明街56巷10之1號2樓) (02) 2625-6234. 

Jovial expat owner Tim hails from Limerick, Ireland, known for its sedate River Shannon and King John's Castle, and the homey décor jogs memories of historical walking and boat tours. 

This cozy corner café boasts delectable drinks, free Wi-Fi to get you wired (along with the caffeine) and a balcony with a view. 

Open 11 am to 9 pm (10 pm weekends) Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesdays).