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![[Illustrative] Ivar Coffee House](/api/images/entities/kaohsiung-tw-c43abd08df14/hero.webp)
Illustrative Ival Coffee at No. 136 Siwei 3rd Road in Kaohsiung's Lingya District is a cat-café where feline managers roam among country-style seating. Guests sip rich coffee while petting resident cats — a cozy blend of caffeine and companionship. The menu focuses on coffee, milk tea, and light sweets, with an average spend around NT$120. There is a minimum drink order and a 30% discount on refills; no service charge. A relaxed haven for pet lovers seeking a comfortable coffee break.
![[Illustrative] Dream Forest Residence](/api/images/entities/chiayi-c-tw-8fd62c65b447/hero.webp)
Illustrative Zhu-meng Sen-ju (Dream-building Forest Dwelling) sits beside Yun-shui Stream in Shen-keng Village, Zhong-pu Township, Chiayi County. Originally an abandoned betel-nut orchard, years of restoration have turned it into a nature-ecology-themed family camping park. Clean, comfortable RV trailers come with air conditioning and separate wet/dry bathrooms, plus skylights for stargazing. Activities are diverse: ecological tours, DIY crafts, tree climbing, rock climbing, lazy-river water-gun battles, ai-yu jelly DIY, and small-animal feeding, for kids and adults to experience together. An open-air restaurant serves home-style dishes featuring mountain produce so families can enjoy good food in nature. The atmosphere is warm and educational, suiting travelers seeking easy camping, family interaction, and environmental learning.
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![[Illustrative] JAI Home](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-62cdd922824a/hero.webp)
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](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-31552bd15a1b/hero.webp)
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](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-516271fb9b7b/hero.webp)
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](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-ff5ff75bed41/hero.webp)
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](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-9434994f2f0d/hero.webp)
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](/api/images/entities/hsinchu-c-tw-ef761d84a42c/hero.webp)
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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