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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 →Phoenix Cafe
PHOENIXCAFE is tucked into the historic alleys near Hsinchu City God Temple, an untimed, pet-friendly cafe with full Wi-Fi and freely available power outlets. The interior blends light-wood and concrete-gray tones to create a bright, design-forward, indie atmosphere that suits solo work with a laptop, gatherings with friends or quiet moments with a pour-over coffee alongside a furry companion. The signature house-made mille-crepe cake comes in matcha, Earl Grey and tiramisu flavors, all well-reviewed and paired beautifully with the coffee. With a parking lot right beside the cafe and convenient transportation, it serves as a hidden afternoon retreat in Hsinchu.
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Illustrative →PI ALONE
PI ALONE is an emerging hybrid cafe in Hsinchu County focused on pizza, desserts and beverages, with a pet-friendly environment and a designer-blind-box add-on service. Made-to-order pizza stuffed pastries are priced at just NT$90, while upgrade sets let diners purchase officially licensed Tom and Jerry blind boxes, and the resident cat manager Mochi often joins guests for a healing atmosphere. Located near the Hsinchu City Zoo, the cafe is well-suited to bringing furry companions along for afternoon tea and light meals.
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Illustrative →SRC Beipu Impression Coffee B&B
SRC Beipu Impression Coffee B&B in Beipu, Hsinchu County, combines a cafe, brunch service and themed lodging in a pet- and family-friendly destination. The grounds feature striking metal installation art such as steel dinosaurs, robots, vintage motorcycles and classic cars that invite photo-taking. Guest rooms come with full-immersion bathtubs, flat-screen televisions, free Wi-Fi and on-site parking, while Beipu Old Street is just a short walk away. Green World Eco Farm and Frog Rock Skywalk are nearby, allowing travelers to roam freely between natural scenery and creative themed experiences.
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Illustrative →WUGAO Yougou
WUGAO You Gou, at No. 1261 Zhonghua Road in Zhubei City, Hsinchu County, is a pet-friendly venue that combines a restaurant with a swimming pool exclusively for dogs. The dining area features stylish decor that lets owners savor food while their pets splash around. The pool is limited to children over 150 centimeters tall and dogs, with advance reservations required; on holidays, separate bookings are needed for the dining area and pool zone. Dog admission runs NT$300-500 (covering two owners), with additional guests at NT$100 each and life-jacket rentals at NT$50 (deposit required). The site offers four free parking spaces and easy access, making it an excellent summer destination for cooling off with furry companions.
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Illustrative →Up Mountain Coffee
Shang Shan He Cafe is a pet-friendly, forest-themed cafe hidden in the mountain retreat of Hengshan Township, Hsinchu County. The shop sits beside the trailhead leading to the Truancy Trail, surrounded by ranges of peaks, with outdoor seating that lets guests sip coffee and light meals while taking in distant mountain views. The cafe opens only on Saturdays and Sundays, suited to travelers seeking to escape the city and bring their furry companions up the mountain for a relaxing day out. Signature items include cinnamon rolls, savory pies, coffee and thick toast with cured pork, while abundant wood elements create a warm atmosphere that makes the cafe a perfect destination for photo-worthy moments and nature appreciation.
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Illustrative →Ouran Exhibition & Creative Cafe
Ouran is a creative-culture cafe at No. 11, Lane 53, Xinzhuang Street, East District, Hsinchu City, that combines coffee, desserts and art exhibitions in a comfortable, pet-friendly space. Founded jointly by illustrator WanQian and a hospitality partner, the cafe regularly hosts illustration workshops, handicraft lectures and small exhibitions, letting guests savor both coffee and an artistic atmosphere. Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, it suits afternoon dates, gatherings with friends or leisurely visits with a furry companion. Telephone 0971-760-818; advance seat reservations are welcome.
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