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早·迷鹿 Morning Deer
Exit 2 · about 4 min walk
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早·迷鹿 Morning Deer

Morning Deer
Brunch · 区鳳山區
★ 4.5・1,156 reviews 140 views Closed now
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METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“Savory mentaiko bread, the chicken skillet, and kumquat buns each offer distinct textures, fitting diners who prefer a complete platter and are happy to take their time over brunch.”

Generous brunch platters Mentaiko toast Forest-inspired café
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at 大東站 · Dadong, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
Savory mentaiko with orange-dressed salad

Torched French Mentaiko Toast centers on thickly spread baked bread, with crisp-soft potatoes and tangy orange salad alternating savory, sweet, and fresh crunch on one plate.

02
Kumquat aroma beyond the chicken skillet

Basil-Grilled Tender Chicken puts thigh, omelet, and vegetables in a small skillet. The accompanying bun is crisp outside and soft within, opening to kumquat aroma, so both main and sides reward attention.

03
A compact brunch café beside full-height windows

Forest and bohemian decor feels warm, wall seats suit friends, and solo diners can use the counter. Seats are limited, making it a place for a slower meal.

04
Strong recognition built from over 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.5 points from 1,156 reviews, a straightforward popularity reference for first-time travelers.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

2016 SINCE

From loving brunch to opening a café

Morning Deer opened in 2016 from its owners' love of brunch and their wish to turn it into a warm little café. From mentaiko toast to the chicken skillet, platters balance mains, bread, and vegetables; full-height windows and forest-inspired decor create room to slow down.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
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Torched French Mentaiko Toast MetroBites visit photo

Torched French Mentaiko Toast

Bread is generously spread with mentaiko and baked crisp without becoming hard, delivering savory aroma in every bite. Chunky fries and sweet potato are crisp outside and fluffy within, while orange-dressed salad with cereal adds tang and crunch.

Basil-Grilled Tender Chicken MetroBites visit photo

Basil-Grilled Tender Chicken

Chicken thigh is seared fragrant and crisp, with garlicky sauce supporting tender meat. The small skillet also holds an omelet, sweet potato, and broccoli; fries, salad, and a kumquat-scented bun complete the meat-led platter.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Check sold-out markings before ordering

Items sold out that day are marked on the menu, so check availability before choosing a main. Food is made to order; allow some waiting time.

02
Tableware and water are self-service

Tableware and drinking water are beside the entrance; help yourself after sitting down.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

This version localizes the original visit story while preserving the original photo sequence.

✨ AI Quick Take

Morning Deer is a small, generous-brunch café on Dadong First Road in Fengshan, Kaohsiung, about a 5-minute walk from Dadong Station. Nordic forest and bohemian touches make the room relaxed, while bread, mains, salad, and potatoes form complete platters. It suits hearty appetites, brunch with friends, or a solo diner lingering at the counter.

Setting and dining atmosphere:A broad full-height window fronts the café, while forest, Nordic, and bohemian decor creates warmth inside. Seats are limited, with wall seating and a counter for solo guests. Tableware and drinking water are self-service beside the entrance. Even weekday noon can be busy; reserve ahead to reduce the wait.


Location and visit notes:The address is No. 90-2, Dadong First Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, near Dadong Arts Center and Dadong Station, about a 5-minute walk from the station. Brunch platters lead the menu, with sold-out items marked that day. Seats are limited and food is made to order, so leave extra time.
● Torched French Mentaiko Toast

Bread covered in mentaiko spread anchors the platter. Baking heightens the aroma while leaving the surface crisp rather than hard, with savory mentaiko in every bite. Chunky fries and sweet potato are crisp outside and fluffy inside, the latter naturally sweet; salad with tangy orange dressing and cereal adds freshness and crunch.



早·迷鹿 Morning Deer (Morning Deer) visit photo
● Basil-Grilled Tender Chicken

A small skillet holds chicken thigh over omelet, sweet potato, and broccoli, with fries, salad, and a bun beside it. Chicken stays tender beneath a fragrant, crisp sear, with garlic in the sauce. The bun is crisp outside, soft within, and scented with kumquat sauce, retaining a little bounce. The platter feels layered and thoroughly filling.



早·迷鹿 Morning Deer (Morning Deer) visit photo
💡 Ordering Notes

Choose Torched French Mentaiko Toast for savory roe and baked bread, or Basil-Grilled Tender Chicken for a meat main and fuller skillet. Both include potatoes and salad and are not small; companions can choose different mains and share.

  • Location:No. 90-2, Dadong First Road, Fengshan District, Kaohsiung, about a 5-minute walk from Dadong Station.
  • Type:Brunch platters, coffee, and light meals.
  • Features:Forest and bohemian decor with complete, generous brunch platters.
  • Good for:Brunch with friends, solo meals, or a stop while visiting Dadong Arts Center.

📌 Editor's Summary

Morning Deer hides in a Fengshan lane near Dadong Station yet feels removed from the main road. Torched French Mentaiko Toast emphasizes bread and spread, while Basil-Grilled Tender Chicken builds a heartier plate from a skillet main, omelet, and vegetables. Full-height windows, forest decor, and a solo counter make it easy to linger when you want a proper brunch.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google rating & reviews

4.5
★ 4.5 · 1,156 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
830台灣高雄市凤山区鳳山區大东一路90號之2
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00
Friday: 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 09:00 – 17:00
Phone
07 740 8773
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

13
大東站 · Dadong
Exit 2 · about 4 min walk · about 258 m
Also convenient
Exit 1 Another exit at the same station
about 5 min walk · about 325 m
Walking About 4 min from Exit 2 · about 258 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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