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The best places to work in Kaohsiung, according to Reddit

The 3 cafés and workspaces in Kaohsiung that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Second Space, Louisa Coffee and Cijin Sunset Bar. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.

Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.

A stunning aerial view of Kaohsiung City skyline with ocean in the foreground.
  1. 01Second Space

    coworking space12-5 中山一路Wi‑FiWork 100

    Named in 2 Reddit threads.

    24/7 co-working

    If you need 24/7, check out Second Space in 新興區
    r/KaohsiungDecember 2023

    Hours, amenities and photos for Second Space

  2. 02Louisa Coffee

    Louisa Coffee 路易莎咖啡(第三波咖啡 棧貳庫門市)

    café17號 Penglai Road★ 3.9Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    I stayed in Kaohsiung for 1 month and mostly worked in coffee shops. Louisa by far the easiest, cheapest option. Plugs everywhere, reliable internet and big.
    r/KaohsiungFebruary 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Louisa Coffee

  3. 03Cijin Sunset Bar

    旗津沙灘吧

    café踩風大道, 慈愛里PowerWork 100

    Cijin Sunset Bar serves coffee and has power outlets next to each pair of high tables and low sofa seats, no minimum charge on weekdays ;)
    r/KaohsiungFebruary 2025

    Hours, amenities and photos for Cijin Sunset Bar

Our picks

Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.

  1. 04grey cafe

    灰。咖啡

    café2 林森一路146巷PowerWork 100

    The shop sells basic coffee items, alcoholic coffees, teas and savoury food and desserts, and the seats all have sockets to use,

    店內販售基本的咖啡品項、酒精類咖啡、茶飲與鹹食甜點,座位也都有插座供使用,

    ReadyGoApril 2019Translated from Chinese

    Hours, amenities and photos for grey cafe

  2. 05Do good coffee & dessert

    café116-1號 Bixin Street★ 4.6PowerWork 100

    Do Good Coffee & Dessert is a small café in Kaohsiung's Yancheng District serving carefully made espresso and baked goods. The space has a cozy atmosphere with big windows, and reviewers praise the coffee quality, cakes and scones.

    This small and cozy place is located near the Art Pier 2 Center and is specialized in coffee. ... There is a great big table to work at, with plenty of sockets.
    Things Nomads Do

    Hours, amenities and photos for Do good coffee & dessert

  3. 06MI's Cafe'

    café59號 Gushan 1st Road★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100

    MI's Cafe is a cozy spot in Kaohsiung's Gushan District, open most days from 8am to 5pm. Reviewers praise the homemade food, excellent coffee (including a standout geisha coffee), and friendly service. The owner speaks limited English but provides an English menu.

    This small cafe is close to the Love River and they have great coffee and brunch. What we like about it is that it opens rather early (unlike most other cafes in Kaohsiung) and they have very fast internet.
    Things Nomads Do

    Hours, amenities and photos for MI's Cafe'

  4. 07六五一高雄商務中心

    coworking spaceMinsheng 1st Rd, 56號22號樓之8★ 5Wi‑FiWork 100

    Hours, amenities and photos for 六五一高雄商務中心

  5. 08安舍咖啡 The Answer Cafe(店休日請看臉書或來電)

    café38號 Huayuan Street★ 4.9Wi‑FiPowerWork 100

    The Answer Cafe is a small, cozy cafe in a quiet garden alley in Fengshan, Kaohsiung. Reviewers praise the warm atmosphere, elegant decor, and soothing classical music. The owners are friendly and attentive.

    Hours, amenities and photos for 安舍咖啡 The Answer Cafe(店休日請看臉書或來電)

  6. 09道騰國際商務中心 | 四維館 - 高雄優質辦公室 | 會議空間租借|活動場地租借

    coworking space199號 Siwei 4th Road★ 4.9Wi‑FiWork 100

    Daoteng Business Centre is a coworking space on the 12th floor of a building in Kaohsiung's Lingya district, with views of the harbour. The office is clean and comfortable, with well-planned layout and meeting rooms.

    Hours, amenities and photos for 道騰國際商務中心 | 四維館 - 高雄優質辦公室 | 會議空間租借|活動場地租借

  7. 10Kaohsiung Literature Library

    library39 Minsheng 2nd Road★ 4.6Work 100

    Kaohsiung Literature Library is a public library in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, dedicated to Taiwanese literature. Visitors describe it as a calm and inspiring place with an accommodating staff.

    Hours, amenities and photos for Kaohsiung Literature Library

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