Coffee in Taiwan has an emerging and increasingly visible presence shaped by urban café culture, specialty roasting, and strong consumer interest in high-quality beverages. In major cities such as Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, coffee culture flourishes through specialty cafés, boutique roasters, and modern coffee bars serving students, professionals, and tourists. Coffee shops frequently function as workspaces and social meeting points, reflecting Taiwan’s dense urban lifestyle and strong café design culture. Across smaller cities and suburban areas, coffee appears through independent cafés, bakery cafés, and convenience stores that offer espresso drinks and brewed coffee. Participation is supported by specialty roasting communities, barista competitions, and an active consumer market interested in brewing techniques and single-origin beans. Compared to tea, which remains historically dominant within Taiwanese beverage culture, coffee has developed into a fast-growing urban lifestyle drink. Media exposure, international café trends, and Taiwan’s strong design culture have contributed to a highly visible café scene. With continued growth in specialty roasting and café entrepreneurship, coffee in Taiwan is positioned for steady expansion within the country’s modern urban food culture.