Shopping

  • Carrefour
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/oAWmXpvNqkEdBdbg6

    This is a very large grocery store/Target style store. It’s got everything from groceries to appliances and daily consumables. The closest one is on Chongqing Rd.

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    Mia C’bon (Jason’s Market)
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/TCfnaPDcVpaRZsSTA

    A smaller grocery store that basically covers the bases, but might not have a wide variety of options for each product type. This is located inside the Q Square Mall which is directly accessible through the subway Underground Mall. A good option for when weather isn’t good or when you don’t want to go all the way to Carrefour.

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    Zhongshan Market

    中山市場
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/czpE73FjHb24hpF3A

    A traditional wet market that is right next to Matsu in Midtown. This is where the family shopped for generations before modern grocery stores existed. Today, this might be more of an attraction than a source for food for visitors.

  • A lot of products that you would normally find in US grocery stores, such as contact solution and baby formula, are only available at pharmacies or other speciality stores. As an alternative, some of these products can also be ordered via UberEats.

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    Sun Pharmacy
    興康源藥局

    This is really nearby, but it’s pretty small so they might not have everything that you need.

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    Watson’s
    Watsons

    A bigger chain pharmacy/personal goods store that originally came from Hong Kong. This is likely more comprehensive than Sun Pharmacy or the other independents.

  • Some kids products cannot be found at normal grocery stores like in the US. Of note, formula cannot be found at grocery stores. Fortunately, there are specialty stores that carry them. Additionally, online retailers can typically get you what you need in hours or days.

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    Kodomo
    卡多摩嬰童館 台北重慶北店
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/vswsg3nateXQ9Hf37

    If you’re having trouble finding something for a young child, this is the place to go. It’s a bit further, so I would either look in local department stores and pharmacies first.

  • Huashan 1914 Creative Park
    華山1914文化創意產業園區
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/rKU71FF1bz2ZKFUn8

    An old reclaimed sake winery turned design hub with exhibits and small design stores.

  • Wang Tea Taipei
    有記名茶 WANGTEA
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/yajUTMsghRT3AFTc6

    Long running traditional tea shop owned by a family friend. Good option for buying gifts to bring back home. Also has an experimental tea bar next to it that has everything from traditional tea tastings to tea beer.

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    Sunny Hills Taipei Minsheng Park Store
    微熱山丘 台北店
    https://maps.app.goo.gl/kz4s4q7KFziGQFn7A

    Modern pineapple cakes. This location also does pineapple cake samples paired with hot tea. It can get busy with tourists, but is fun if you’re already in the area.