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Illustrative Katomili Garden Cafe at No. 48, Lane 1038, Section 3, Dongfu Road, Xinwu District, Taoyuan, is a garden cafe themed in Mediterranean blue-and-white style. Both indoors and outdoors feature wide lawns and diverse children's play equipment with pet-friendly design, suited for families, couples, and fur babies to relax together. The menu focuses on coffee, light meals, pasta, and desserts, with a minimum spend of NT$150 per guest and free parking. The setting is perfect for photo taking and social media posts and can host private events such as birthday parties and proposals.
Illustrative Nan-Liao Old Village in Hu-Xi Township's Nan-Liao Village is a well-preserved traditional farming-and-fishing settlement. The old houses and low stone walls are mostly built from 'gu-lao' coral-limestone, showing Penghu's way of life. In recent years residents have repurposed fishing floats by repainting them into a colorful 'Float Secret Realm' that has become an Instagrammer favorite. Among the old houses you will find sea-turtle murals, Three-Character-Classic photo walls, and little pavilions - ideal for family outings and photography lovers. The site is free with no fixed hours; morning or evening visits help avoid crowds.
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Illustrative →JAI Home
JAI-Zhai is a pet-friendly Italian restaurant tucked down a small lane near Hsinchu Big City, famed for its social-media-ready jungle aesthetic. The room is filled with greenery and a tall giraffe sculpture, plating up pasta, pumpkin soup, and fresh fruit drinks. Dogs are welcome inside (kept on leash and in carriers or strollers). App-based ordering, eco-conscious tableware, and a bright, roomy layout make it perfect for photo ops and leisurely afternoons with furry friends.
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Illustrative →Phoenix Cafe
PHOENIXCAFE (Fei-Ni Coffee) sits on an old street near Hsinchu's City God Temple in the North District, a pet-friendly, time-unlimited cafe. Light woods and cement greys set the tone, with bright, roomy interiors offering plenty of outlets and free Wi-Fi - ideal for bringing a pet, working on a laptop, or meeting friends. Signature desserts are house-made mille-crepe cakes (matcha, tiramisu, Earl Grey), pairing beautifully with pour-over single-origin coffee for a soothing mood. A parking lot sits right next door, keeping travel easy.
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Illustrative →PI ALONE
PI ALONE is a pet-friendly multi-concept cafe in Hsinchu's East District built around an unusual core: budget-friendly stuffed flatbreads at a flat NT$90 each, paired with assorted desserts and drinks. The shop also stocks genuine blind-box figurines, while resident cat manager Ma-Shi keeps guests company - a soothing setting perfect for an afternoon tea or light meal with furry companions in tow.
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Illustrative →Ouran Cafe
Ouran (Serendipity) is a pet-friendly cafe at No. 11, Lane 53, Xin-Zhuang Street in Hsinchu's East District, serving coffee, desserts, and light bites. Hours run 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with pets welcome inside - ideal for travelers who want a relaxed coffee alongside their four-legged companion. Phone 0971-760-818 is available for advance reservations.
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Illustrative →Neiwan Old Street
Nei-Wan Old Street in Hsinchu County runs about two hundred meters long and channels a Hakka-village atmosphere. Both sides are packed with Hakka snacks and traditional handmade sweets - brown-sugar cake, turnip cake, mochi, Hakka vegetable buns, and cheese steamed buns - perfect for families grazing as they go. Classic carnival games (marbles, ring toss, claw machines) keep kids entertained. With its wide layout and many pet-welcoming shops, it's also a popular stop for pet travelers. Access is easy: take the train to Nei-Wan Station or drive. Expect weekend crowds, so plan your itinerary and lodging ahead.
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Illustrative →Zhaocai Coffee
Zhao-Cai Coffee hides deep in a lane off Ying-Ming Street in Hsinchu, a healing cafe that pairs coffee and desserts with animal interactions. The first floor hosts a capybara zone and the second floor a cat base, with roomy seating and a literary vibe. Cat lovers and animal enthusiasts can enjoy mid-tier-quality food and drinks while mingling with cats and capybaras. A roughly ten-minute walk from Hsinchu Train Station. Hours run 12:00 to 19:30 (kitchen until 18:30), closed Tuesdays. Perfect for travelers and locals looking to slow down and find a city oasis.
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