There is an abundance of cafés scattered around the quiet alleys and lanes that branch off the bustling boulevards in Taipei. They range from cutesy themed cafes to modern designed cafes to no frill historic shops. Elsewhere Cafe is part bookstore, part coffee shop and embodies the artsy part of the spectrum. Like with most places, it’s best stumbled upon (I happened to spot it while running errands around the neighborhood). It leans into that feeling, an air of cherished wanderlust, sheltered from the city energy.
While many cafés in Taiwan are very focused on the food, Elsewhere is a place you go to relax and escape. The atmosphere is less social than other places, full of artsy books and quirky decor. Its the perfect place to plug in and get some work done in peace, or to curl up with a book and cup of coffee in the morning. That being said, they do also serve meal sets, we are still in Taipei after all.
They also foster a community through pop up exhibitions, events and other cultural programming, announced through their Facebook page.