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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 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 →Catimini Garden Coffee
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.
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Illustrative →Houye Bakery & Cafe
Houye Bakery & Cafe on Minzu Road, Pingzhen District, Taoyuan, adopts a Japanese forest aesthetic and offers artisan handmade bread, sandwiches, and desserts. The shop uses a Japan Blue-certified stone oven and imported natural ingredients to bake signature items such as cheese tarts and matcha red-bean bread. Greenery fills the interior, and a pet-friendly outdoor dining area is available; reservations are required. Hours are 11:00 to 17:00 (closed Thursdays), with a dine-in minimum spend of NT$200; children under 110 cm are exempt. Ideal for travelers who appreciate premium baking and pet-friendly outings to enjoy a relaxed afternoon tea.
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Illustrative →Daxi Old Tea Factory
Daxi Old Tea Factory in Daxi District, Taoyuan, was first built in 1926 as the Jiaobanshan Tea Factory during the Japanese colonial era, with nearly a century of history. The architecture blends Taiwanese, Japanese, and English styles; its exterior imitates an Indian Darjeeling tea factory, while the interior features Daxi Blue tones, with the century-old cypress ceiling and rotating window lattices on the second floor standing out. Now a tea culture venue combining culture, experience, and sightseeing, it offers guided tours, tea displays, and tea refreshments, with a pet-friendly rest area for visitors traveling with fur babies. Admission is NT$100, which can be applied to in-store purchases; children under 120 cm and visitors with disabilities enter free.
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Illustrative →Chuanyu Yakiniku Specialty
Chuanyu Yakiniku Specialist on Zhongpu 6th Street, Taoyuan District, offers artisan hand-cut charcoal-grilled yakiniku. The restaurant features luxury private rooms, a bar, and a KTV area, and is well-known as pet-friendly, allowing fur babies to walk on the floor or sit on chairs at the same table. The menu centers on high-quality meats and seafood, with full grilling service so guests can relax and savor delicious yakiniku and a lively gathering atmosphere. A popular choice for family, pet, and group dinners.
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Illustrative →Zhaoyan House
Zhaoyanwu in Taoyuan is a pet-friendly cafe that blends a forest-style greenhouse with a gardening aesthetic. The menu offers coffee, tea, fresh milk, sparkling drinks, and dishes such as bagels, fried snacks, handcrafted pizza, brunch, pasta, and assorted desserts, ideal for travelers seeking light meals or afternoon tea. The interior is natural and cozy; indoors, pets must be leashed or kept in carriers, while the outdoor lawn belongs to the resident shop dog Hei-nu, alongside cats and small birds. Phone reservations are accepted, with a minimum spend of one drink or NT$200; children under five are exempt. Business hours and detailed pricing should be confirmed directly.
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Illustrative →Senlin Waterfront Cafe
Senlin Shuian Scenic Cafe in Fuxing District, Taoyuan, perches at the high point where Jiaobanshan meets the Dahan River, offering sweeping 180-degree views of layered mountains and the lake. The cafe has indoor air-conditioned seating and outdoor viewing areas in a Southeast Asian style, with pet- and child-friendly facilities, making it a popular pick for couples, family gatherings, and social-media check-ins. The menu highlights coffee, light meals, and desserts at friendly prices; on weekends, advance booking or queueing is recommended. The setting is quiet with stunning scenery, combining dining and natural views in a single experience.
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