Be a Taiwanese, Eat Breakfast Innovative Breakfast Spots in Taipei's Zhongshan and Datong Districts

▍台北城西早餐地圖中文簡介：Be a Taiwanese, Eat Breakfast: Taipei Metro West Breakfast Map (Mandarin ver.)

A Refreshing Take on Brunch! Innovative Brunch Spots Competing for Your Tastebuds！耳目一新！百家爭鳴的新穎早午餐！

Innovative Breakfast Spots in Taipei:

• Supranormal Bakery Café─The Essence of Aussie Everyday Life 精粹澳式日常
• Waku Waku Burger わくわく─A Delectable Fusion of Taiwanese and Japanese Flavors 台日混血的美味產物
• TAKEFIVE delicatessen 五方食藏─The Cradle of Organic Eating 有機飲食的搖籃
• islandwood 嶼木─A Bright and Free Culinary自由明亮的飲食場域

 

▍HOT items：

• Maple Bacon Hearty Breakfast (including choice of croissant) 楓糖培根大早餐
• Spicy Shrimp & Soft Egg Croissant 熟辣蝦仁嫩蛋可頌
• Almond Croissant 杏仁可頌

Beyond the world, be Supranormal.「打破常規，跳脫自我」
Interviewee: Pan, Store Manager 受訪者：店長Pan  

Originally from Tianmu, Supranormal Bakery Café became a trending brunch hotspot in the Nanxi commercial district within just a year of opening on Chifeng Street. The husband-and-wife team behind it are deeply influenced by Australian culinary culture, striving to convey the idea of "condensing a day's nutrition into one plate" using natural ingredients. They focus particularly on croissant flavors, perfecting the crispiness, internal honeycomb structure, and ingredient formulations through numerous adjustments to achieve the ideal result.

來自天母、在赤峰街開幕未滿一年就成為南西商圈炙手可熱的早午餐熱點，主理人夫妻受澳洲飲食文化深刻影響，渴望以自然食材傳達「將一天營養濃縮在一盤」的澳式日常，尤其專注在可頌口味的呈現，從酥脆度、內部蜂巢結構到原料配方，經過十數次調整直至最理想的樣貌。

The name is inspired by the word "Supernormal", describing an evolutionary theory that believes enjoying delicious, high-quality food is perfectly normal. Bringing our lovingly crafted dishes to a trendy, artsy hotspot is an exciting and challenging endeavor.

店名來源為超正常（Supernormal）這個進化學理論，認為吃美味、高品質的食物是一件再正常不過的事；而將自身以愛研製的餐點呈現給兼具文藝與新潮的熱區商圈，更是一個充滿挑戰的新鮮碰撞。

▍Info.

Supranormal Bakery Café (Chifeng Branch)
Address: No. 27, Ln. 71, Chifeng St., Datong Dist., Taipei City
Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, Sat and Sun from 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM, closed on Tue.
TEL: 02-28738383
MRT: Shuanglian Station／Zhongshan Station

▍HOT items：

• Nanban Karaage Chicken Set Meal 南蠻唐陽雞定食
• Deep Fried Onions Fujisan Beef Burger 炸洋蔥富士山牛肉堡

Everything here is homemade from scratch!  所有成品從零到有全部自製！
Interviewee: Kaka, Store Manager 受訪者：店長Kaka

Opened in 2020 on the mezzanine level of eslite spectrum nanxi 5+F bookstore, the owner believes the building's unique features should complement the brand's style. The elegant white decor and arch designs, along with wooden furniture, delicate lighting, and greenery, highlight the vitality of the space, cleverly incorporating the dome shape and calm tones from the bookstore's cinema heritage. 

2020年開幕於誠品生活南西5+F書店挑空夾層，主理人認為建物特色需與品牌調性相互融合，巧妙延續誠品書店自戲院舊址遺留的穹頂造型與沉穩色系，裝潢以高雅白色與拱門設計為主題，搭佐木質家具、精巧燈飾與綠植，彰顯空間生機。

 By focusing on brunch and set meals to cater to a wide audience, Waku Waku Burger strikes a balance between market uniqueness and broad appeal. Their signature dishes, crafted with "Taiwanese local ingredients X Japanese culinary techniques", allow travelers from around the world to savor the flavors of smallholder farm vegetables and chicken. （Read next: Three Alternative Ways to Experience Food in Taipei）

把握早午餐及定食為主符合廣大族群喜好的優勢，在市場獨特性與大眾接受度之間找到平衡，以「台灣在地食材X日式料理手法」打造獨家招牌菜色，讓各國旅客品嚐到小農生菜與雞肉的美味。

▍Info.

Waku Waku Burger わくわく (Zhongshan Branch)
Address: 5+F., No. 14, Nanjing W. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City (eslite spectrum Nanxi 5+F)
Opening hours: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Fri and Sat from 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM.
TEL: 02-25217881
MRT: Zhongshan Station

 HOT items：

• Weekend Farmer Hearty Breakfast 假日農夫大早餐
• Blueberry French Toast 莓果法國吐司

On the second floor, in collaboration with the world's first magazine library, boven, we’ve created a unique dining and magazine reading space. 2F和全球首座雜誌圖書館boven合作打造餐飲雜誌閱讀空間。
Interviewee:Brand Manager, Joyce  受訪者：品牌經理Joyce

TAKEFIVE's original Qingtian store promotes a healthy Mediterranean diet with groceries. After a decade, we moved from the Yongkang commercial area to open our third store in the historical district of Dadaocheng. Initially operating through workshops and pop-ups, we aim to provide a stage for emerging chefs to showcase their talents.

五方食藏青田創始店以雜貨結合 Fine Dining 概念鼓勵以健康為導向的地中海系飲食。營業10年後從永康商圈移師大稻埕古蹟開設第3間分店，初期以workshop及快閃形式經營，希望提供新銳廚師舞台嶄露頭角。

The owner places great emphasis on "food culture with transparent origins". By visiting and collaborating with Taiwanese farmers, and using our refrigerated  trucks to ensure ingredient quality, every detail in the store reflects the strength of Taiwanese brands. This includes dry-aged meats from the "Dry-Aged Foods Factory" and free-range eggs from "Qingchang Ranch", all selected with the utmost care.

極度重視「透明產地飲食文化」的主理人，透過「產地拜訪與密切聯繫」台灣農友，更以品牌冷藏車確保食材品質，店內每一樣食材與每一處細節皆能看見台灣品牌的力度，包含風乾熟成肉品的「乾熟工廠」、「慶錩牧場」的放牧雞蛋等以嚴謹態度挑選的食材。

▍Info.

TAKEFIVE delicatessen (Dadaocheng Branch) 五方食藏
Address: No. 202, Sec. 1, Dihua St., Datong Dist., Taipei City
Opening hours: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, closed on Mon and Tue.
TEL: 02-25508239
MRT: Daqiaotou Station／Shuanglian Station

 

▍Hot itmes：

• Caramelized Onion Double Patty Burger（焦糖洋蔥加倍肉排漢堡）
• Roasted Vegetable and Chickpea Salad (comes with naan)（烤蔬菜佐鷹嘴豆泥沙拉）
• Spiced Hummus and Avocado Wrap（香料鷹嘴豆酪梨捲）  

We preserve the building's original features such as red brick and terrazzo flooring. 店內保有原始台式建築的紅磚與磨石子地。
Interviewee : Verna, Store Manager 受訪者：店長Verna

Driven by a pure desire to recreate the unforgettable Indian cuisine experienced during travels in Japan, the owner took a bold step during Taiwan's strictest COVID-19 lockdown period, transforming a 60-year-old house into a culinary hotspot. Specializing in Indian naan and handmade burger patties, Islandwood brings a vibrant, international vibe to the alleys behind Taipei Main Station. （Read next:Local Taiwanese Breakfast in Taipei's Zhongshan and Datong Districts）

抱著「想要重現在日本旅行時難忘的印度料理」的純粹心情，主理人在台灣新冠肺炎最嚴峻、禁止內用的時期反其道而行，著手打造屋齡已屆60的老屋，以印度烤餅與手工漢堡排為主打餐點，為台北轉運站後方的巷弄重新帶來不分國籍的活絡人氣。

Distinct from common burger flavors, the owner follows natural eating habits, personally crafting daily flatbreads and burger patties, with a focus on mild spice usage. Collaborating with an independent bakery, they developed a signature burger bun that maintains moisture, supports the weight of sauces, and resists collapsing. 

有別於市面常見的漢堡風味，主理人遵循自然飲食習慣，從每日手揉烤餅、手打肉餅皆不假手他人，更著重溫和使用香料，搭配獨立烘焙坊開發帶有濕潤口感、支撐醬汁重量且不易塌陷的獨家漢堡包。

▍Info.

islandwood 嶼木
Address: No. 26, Huayin St., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City
Opening hours: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Fri and Sun from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
TEL: 02-25115787
MRT: Taipei Main Station／Zhongshan Station

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*採訪&撰文：楊涵硯，特別企劃：林佩玗，攝影&設計：吳岳軒，插畫&設計：賴佑寧。圖文來源：誠品生活南西。

Editor in Charge: Dong Guan-Cheng
Sub-Editor: Chang Hui-Hsuan