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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yongan Fishing Harbor in Xinwu, Taoyuan, is the only Hakka fishing harbor in Taiwan, combining a fish market, conch-shell cultural experience park, and coastal walking paths, offering fresh seafood and local Hakka cuisine. The harbor area is divided into fresh, dry goods, and cooked-food sections, with several historic seafood restaurants and pet-friendly cafes nearby. The white arch bridge is the best vantage point for full views of the harbor, ideal for a one-day trip for families, pets, and food lovers.