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草豆子手沖咖啡
About 4 min walk

草豆子手沖咖啡

Cao Dou Zi Shou Chong Ka Fei
Coffee, Desserts · 文山區
★ 4.8・189 reviews 298 views Closed now
B VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“House-roasted coffee and sweets give you a clear reason to stop for the afternoon, making this a comfortable place to sit down for a coffee break while exploring Muzha.”

House-roasted coffee and sweets Small flower bed by the entrance
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
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at 木柵站 · Muzha, 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?

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Enjoy house-roasted coffee behind a small flower bed

The menu centers on coffee drinks and baked sweets, with single-origin coffees also available. The flower bed and plants out front give this Muzha café a softly inviting entrance.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Hot Americano MetroBites visit photo

Hot Americano

With its medium-roast profile and smooth taste, this suits anyone who prefers black coffee without milk.

FULL VISIT

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☕ AI Café Visit: Quick Take

Some cafés do not wow you the moment you walk in. It is only after you sit down that you gradually think, “Hey, I could come back here.”
草豆子手沖咖啡 is that kind of place—you may not fall for it on impulse, but it quietly stays with you.

Uncle's line: Some places are not love at first sight; they become comfortable after you have stayed awhile.
🍰 Desserts (the star here)

The most memorable part of this visit was still the dessert.

The taro cake roll has a clean, gentle taro aroma as soon as you taste it. It avoids the cloying quality desserts often have and takes a refreshingly light approach instead.

The cake is fine and soft, while the cream is silky without feeling heavy. Overall, it is delicious in a quiet, dependable way.

It is not showy, but it is the kind you slowly finish one bite at a time.

草豆子手沖咖啡 (Cao Dou Zi Shou Chong Ka Fei) visit photo

💡 A quick tip

Dessert lovers can order with confidence here; the fundamentals are very solid.

Coffee (the easy-drinking contender)

The Hot Americano has a medium-roast profile. It goes down smoothly without hitting too hard—the kind of coffee you can sip while getting things done.

If I had to nitpick, I would say—

A little more body would make it more memorable.草豆子手沖咖啡 (Cao Dou Zi Shou Chong Ka Fei) visit photo

Uncle's line: Some coffees do not amaze you; you simply look up and realize the cup is already empty.
🪑 The space (small, but thoughtfully arranged)

The overall look leans toward elegant country style. The little flower bed and greenery at the entrance make the care put into the space clear at first glance.草豆子手沖咖啡 (Cao Dou Zi Shou Chong Ka Fei) visit photo

草豆子手沖咖啡 (Cao Dou Zi Shou Chong Ka Fei) visit photo

The interior is not large, with about 12–16 seats:

  • A sofa area (good for zoning out)
  • 2-person tables (for a quiet chat)
  • Counter seats (good for a solo café visit)

This is not a roomy café, but the atmosphere is well maintained.

🤝 Service

The owners' manner adds to the experience.

They are not overly enthusiastic, just warmly attentive in the right measure—they introduce things and chat without intruding.

💰 Prices and overall impression

Prices sit in a reasonable middle range. It is not especially cheap, but the quality matches what you pay.

The overall ranking is very clear:

Desserts > coffee / space / service > prices

✏️ A small observation: Getting here is admittedly not the most convenient, though that can actually be an advantage for drivers.

📌 Editor's verdict

草豆子手沖咖啡 is not a viral café that calls for a special pilgrimage,

but if you happen to be in Muzha—

it is a place where you can settle in, eat comfortably, and quietly add it to your personal list.

👉 On my next visit, I will probably go straight for pour-over coffee and dessert, then take my time over an entire afternoon.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google rating & reviews

4.8
★ 4.8 · 189 Google reviews
PEOPLE SAY

What visitors say

Member check-in notes · nearby location verified
2026/07/24 Location verified 宅神

店內大約十二到十六個座位,空間不大,適合安靜喝杯咖啡。

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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
116台灣臺北市文山區木柵路四段木柵路4段159巷2-3號
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:30
Thursday: 10:00 – 18:30
Friday: 10:00 – 18:30
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:30
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:30
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

02
木柵站 · Muzha
About 4 minutes ・about 302 m
Also convenient
BR Wenhu Line
動物園站 · Taipei Zoo · Exit 2 Another nearby station
about 6 min walk · about 466 m
Walking About 4 min walk · about 302 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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