【布納咖啡館 信義館】BUNA CAF’E in Taipei’s Xinyi District
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Are you looking for a unique café experience during your visit to Taipei? I highly recommend checking out BUNA CAFE, located in the Xinyi District.
This isn't your average café. It may appear small from the outside, but once you step inside, you'll be amazed by the spacious, modern-industrial design that also offers a cozy library vibe. One fun highlight is the robot that zips around collecting dishes!
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about BUNA CAFE
Buna means "coffee bean" in Ethiopian and reflects the cafe's dedication to quality. Inspired by Ethiopian families using coffee to unite loved ones, Buna Cafe strives to create that same warm, welcoming atmosphere with their diners. With multiple locations across Taipei, New Taipei, and Taoyuan, they are bringing their unique concept to life throughout Taiwan.
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the ambiance
When you walk into BUNA CAFE in the Xinyi District, you'll notice robots efficiently clearing tables and heading to the kitchen.
Behind the vintage-looking coffee makers and an enticing display of pastries and desserts, baristas are busy preparing fresh coffee for guests.
The cafe features comfortable chairs and tables, with floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in plenty of natural light.
The interior blends modern, industrial elements with a warm, cozy, retro feel, creating a beautiful atmosphere for enjoying coffee and food.
What really caught me off guard was the robots clearing dishes, which added a unique touch to the cafe's retro-modern vibe.
The spacious layout also impressed me, with additional seating at the back in uniquely arranged dining spaces.
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how to order
Scan the QR code to order
At Buna Cafe, they ditch the old-school menus and embrace the future!
When you're seated, you'll receive a gold check holder with a QR code. Simply scan the QR code with your phone browse the menu and add your desired food, drinks, and appetizers you want to eat, which includes both Chinese and English descriptions.
The Chinese titles will be at the top with English translations at the bottom. You may encounter questions in Chinese, such as when ordering drinks, with options to choose whether you want the drinks to arrive before or after the meal.
If you don't have internet, you can find the Wi-Fi name and password inside the gold check holder where the QR code is located.
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food + drink highlights
Apple Lychee Tea
We started off with drinks, ordering Apple Lychee Tea and Grapefruit Orange Juice (which I forgot to take a picture of!! 🥲) before our meals. Gabe also ordered a Lemon Iced Coffee to finish his meal.
The Apple Lychee Tea is served iced with adjustable ice levels and non-adjustable sweetness. It has lychee jelly at the bottom which needs to be stirred before drinking. It was a little sweet but really refreshing, especially on such a hot day.
The Grapefruit Orange Juice was tangy and sweet, really refreshing and tantalizing for the taste buds.
Scallop Pasta
For our main dishes, we ordered the Scallop Pasta, Mushroom & Veggie Omelette, and a side of Truffle Fries!
I had the Scallop Pasta, which was surprisingly a little spicy! The scallop was cooked perfectly and full of flavor.
Mushroom
& Veggie Omelette
Gabe's Mushroom & Veggie Omelette was huge and he thought it was very good.
Truffle Fries
And of course, here’s a picture of the Truffle Fries! If you love french fries, definitely get the Truffle Fries!
The Truffle Fries were perfectly crispy, light on the truffle, but lots of cheese sprinkled on top which made me happy!
Lemon Iced Coffee + Oolong Chocolate Roll
For dessert, we ordered the Oolong Chocolate Roll.
Gabe ordered a Lemon Iced Coffee to go with the Oolong Chocolate Roll for dessert to seal off the lunch appetite. The chocolate roll was sweet, but not overly sweet — just as I like it. Even though we were so full from everything else and didn’t get to finish the cake, it was still super good and Gabe really enjoyed his Lemon Iced Coffee paired with the cake.
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what’s nearby
Taipei 101
Before heading to BUNA CAFE, we visited Taipei 101. I had saved BUNA CAFE as a destination but didn't realize it was so close — only two blocks away!
I recommend visiting Taipei 101 early and heading to BUNA CAFE for a delicious lunch.
Daan Park
After dining at BUNA CAFE, you should visit Daan Park, which is super closeby.
Daan Park is a large urban oasis in Taipei, perfect for bird-watching and relaxation.
If you visit during the right season and in the evening, you may even get to see fireflies!
Shangri-La Far Eastern
If you’re looking for a luxurious place to stay, I highly recommend a Shangri-La Far Eastern which is closeby to all the other attractions I mentioned earlier.
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know before you go!
our cozy spot by the window
BEST TIME TO GO
Weekends get crowded, especially lunch and afternoon. Aim for Sundays through Wednesdays for a more relaxed experience.
DRESS CODE
Casual
MENU
Check out their online menu before your visit!
ORDER
Scan the QR code and order through your phone
PAYMENT
Card. Cash.
PRICING
$$
RESERVE YOUR SPOT
Make them through Google
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VISIT
HOURS
Monday - Friday
9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday - Sunday
8:00 AM - 12:00 AM
LOCATION
No. 415之3號, Section 4, Xinyi Road,
Xinyi District, Taipei City, Taiwan 110
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