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CE' & LIB-RARY 天母店
Exit 1 · about 8 min walk

CE' & LIB-RARY 天母店

CE' & LIB-RARY Tianmu Dian
Coffee, Date Night · 士林區
★ 4.2・239 reviews 269 views Open now
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Keep it on your list

“Library-style zoning and key-card access give the space a distinct identity. It suits travelers who need to read, sort photos or get work done during a journey.”

Silent reading zones Key-card coworking space Chicken and salmon croissants
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★☆☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Go if convenient

If you are already at 明德站 · Mingde, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Save focused reading for the quiet zone

The rear of the ground floor and the upper floor favor quiet reading and work, with power outlets and internet. They suit travelers who need to sit down with a laptop and concentrate.

02
Flaky croissants for a dining break

The chicken croissant offers juices and lightly crisp skin; the salmon version pairs smoked savoriness with lettuce and tomato. Both provide a light meal between work or reading sessions.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
夜班大叔
Grilled Chicken and Greens Croissant MetroBites visit photo

Grilled Chicken and Greens Croissant

A buttery, flaky croissant holds a chicken thigh and lettuce. The skin is lightly crisp, the meat juicy, and the vegetables add a refreshing layer.

Smoked Salmon and Greens Croissant MetroBites visit photo

Smoked Salmon and Greens Croissant

Smoked salmon, lettuce and tomato fill a crisp baked croissant, balancing savoriness and crunch, with salad and fruit on the side.

Flavored Americano MetroBites visit photo

Flavored Americano

Lychee brings a gentle fruit aroma, while berry is lightly bitter without excessive acidity, presenting two distinct Americano profiles.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Choose the dining or quiet reading zone first

Conversation is allowed in the front of the ground floor; the rear and upper floor are quiet zones. Reading and work seats are assigned after on-site payment, and a key card is required for entry and exit.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

A new kind of venue on Section Six of Zhongshan North Road, near Mingde MRT Station. This is not a place for a lavish feast, but a quiet café centered on a library-style coworking space. On weekdays, a venue fee of one hundred and fifty gives you access to power outlets, internet and unlimited Americano refills. It is ideal for mobile workers seeking absolute quiet while they bring a laptop and fight their workload to the bitter end.

Uncle's note: When the world is too loud, swipe into the quiet zone and sit for a while. At least today your ears do not have to work overtime for someone else's conference call.
Interior and dining atmosphere:The front of the ground floor is a light-meal area where conversation is allowed, while the rear and upper floor favor silent reading and work, with a dedicated key card required for entry. Power outlets, internet and self-service facilities are all available, and the air-conditioning feels strong, so bring a jacket for a long stay. The quiet zone is not a test of how loudly your keyboard can clatter; hold video calls in the front area instead.
Location and dining notes:The address is 台北市士林區中山北路六段 217 號, within walking distance of Mingde MRT Station (明德站). Ordinary seat reservations are not accepted; pay and receive a seat assignment on site. Venue fees, unlimited time, coffee refills, outside-food restrictions and cleaning charges may change, so read the day's instructions before entering.
● Grilled Chicken and Greens Croissant

A buttery, flaky croissant holds a pan-seared chicken thigh and lettuce. The chicken skin is lightly crisp, the meat stays juicy, and the vegetables pull the richness back into balance. The portion is right for taking the edge off hunger while working, without leaving you wanting to sleep face-down on the desk. It is not a restaurant showpiece, but it is a highly competent warm light meal in a coworking space.

CE' & LIB-RARY 天母店 (CE' & LIB-RARY Tianmu Dian) visit photo

● Smoked Salmon and Greens Croissant

A crisp baked croissant is filled with thick smoked salmon, lettuce and tomato. Savory smoke and fresh vegetables balance each other, while salad and fruit on the side round out the textures. It will not leave you overly full, which suits anyone who still needs to stare at a screen. Smoked salmon is already salty; black coffee makes a cleaner match than another sweet drink.

CE' & LIB-RARY 天母店 (CE' & LIB-RARY Tianmu Dian) visit photo
Uncle's note: Refills are a benefit, not an instruction to pour coffee down like water. If the task list is unfinished while your stomach holds a caffeine meeting, you are no more efficient.
● Flavored Americano (Unlimited Refills)

Lychee and berry Americanos offer different fruit aromas. Berry is lightly bitter without being overly acidic, while lychee is gentler. The first cup or two refreshes and wakes the mind; by the third and fourth, bitterness and caffeine start to accumulate. Refill procedures follow the day's rules, and moderation will carry your work to the finish more effectively than constantly brewing another.

CE' & LIB-RARY 天母店 (CE' & LIB-RARY Tianmu Dian) visit photo
💡 Ordering Notes

For long concentration, choose the quiet zone and bring a jacket and headphones. If you only need to discuss something, sit at the front of the ground floor. The chicken croissant is more filling and the salmon version lighter. Rotate the Americano flavors; you need not prove the venue fee was worthwhile through the number of refills.

  • Address:台北市士林區中山北路六段 217 號, within walking distance of Mingde Station (明德站).
  • Type:Library-style coworking space, quiet café and light meals.
  • Highlights:Power outlets, internet, key-card zones and flavored Americano refills.
  • Good for:Remote work, studying and video editing; bring a jacket for a long stay.

📌 Editor's Verdict

In short, the Tianmu branch of CE' & LIB-RARY is not a conventional photogenic café for gathering friends and making noise; it targets the need for absolute focus with precision. Unlimited Americano, crisp croissants with greens, a disciplined quiet atmosphere and a highly cost-effective venue fee make it a dependable, disturbance-free refuge in Tianmu for long stretches of office work, video editing or thesis writing. Bring a laptop and a jacket, along with a bookish soul ready to battle the day's task list.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.2
★ 4.2 · 239 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
111台灣臺北市士林區中山北路六段217號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 21:00
Friday: 11:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 21:00
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

18
明德站 · Mingde
Exit 1 · about 8 min walk · about 579 m
Also convenient
Exit 2 Another exit at the same station
about 8 min walk · about 637 m
R Tamsui-Xinyi Line
芝山站 · Zhishan · Exit 2 Another nearby station
about 8 min walk · about 588 m
Walking About 8 min from Exit 1 · about 579 m
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