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【Foodholic Nako @ Taipei】

This takeout coffee shop has been on my to-try list for a long time, and I've seen quite a few reviews about it on Fooday. Today, I finally got to visit since I was near Xingtian Temple!

"Summer Wild Bean" is located near Xingtian Temple Station, about a 2-minute walk from Exit 4. It’s not on the main road, but if you walk inside from Songjiang Road, you’ll see quite a few people standing at the entrance, making it easy to find!

"Summer Wild Bean" primarily serves takeout. They do offer on-site drinking options (some beverages can only be enjoyed on-site and cannot be taken away), but most customers drink standing up, as there are no seating areas inside—only a few chairs placed on the street.

Since there are only two people handling the checkout and making coffee, even for takeout, you'll need to wait for a bit. I spent about 5 minutes waiting in line to order and another 5 minutes waiting for my coffee (if it's brewed fresh, you may have to wait even longer).

It's worth noting that despite the busy pace, the staff are very friendly, with a gentle tone and warm smiles. In the cold weather, it really gives customers a sense of warmth!

The coffee prices are quite reasonable, with a cup costing around 100 NT dollars—much better than many cafés that start at around 150 NT dollars, so it doesn’t hurt the wallet too much.

Hot Latte (Medium) $95
Upon my first sip, I thought, "Hmm.... seems kind of ordinary? Why is the business so good?" But as I continued to drink, I realized the beans are really smooth. Although it's not the type of latte I usually prefer, with a strong milky flavor, it's completely free of bitterness, which explains why so many people enjoy it!