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Kichi
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Kichi

Kichi
Coffee, Desserts, Brunch, Date Night · 北屯區
★ 4.6・1,007 reviews 287 views Closed now
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Consider it if you are nearby

“Savory and sweet pancakes are the reason to visit: chicken, cheese, and gently sweet batter balance well, while strawberry brings seasonality. Wooden furniture and tatami seating make a quiet brunch or tea stop.”

Savory and sweet Japanese pancakes Seasonal fruit flavors Two-story old-house setting
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 Wenxin Zhongqing Station, 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
Thick pancakes become savory brunch

Rosemary chicken and cheese meet eggy, lightly sweet pancakes and warm vegetables for a complete savory meal.

02
Taste seasonal fruit pancakes

Sweet flavors rotate seasonally; strawberry combines fresh fruit, strawberry white chocolate, cream, and soft bounce.

03
Pause in a wooden old-house interior

Upstairs wood tables, a window counter, tatami, warm light, and old objects create a quiet afternoon-tea setting.

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High visibility backed by 1,000+ reviews

Google currently shows about 4.6 from 1,007 reviews, a clear popularity reference for first-time visitors.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

A two-story old house off Dalian Road

After moving from Beitun Road to a Dalian Road lane, Kichi continued its pancake-and-coffee routine in a two-story home. Old wooden doors and windows remain; downstairs holds the counter and semi-open kitchen, while upstairs offers wood tables, window seating, and tatami.

Original wooden doors and windows retained
WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
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Rosemary Cheese Chicken Thick Pancakes MetroBites visit photo

Rosemary Cheese Chicken Thick Pancakes

Savory rosemary chicken and cheese balance eggy, lightly sweet pancakes; warm vegetables make it a proper brunch.

Strawberry Cheese Cream Thick Pancakes MetroBites visit photo

Strawberry Cheese Cream Thick Pancakes

A strawberry-season special with fresh berries, cheese, cream, and strawberry white chocolate between soft, springy pancakes.

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Iced Tieguanyin Tea

Clear, refreshing tea flavor supports the pancakes' sweetness and bridges savory and sweet dishes.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

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Scan to order after seating

Order by QR Code after seating. Thick pancakes take time; ask which seasonal fruit flavor is available that day.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

Hidden in a quiet Beitun lane, Kichi pairs old-house calm with well-made Japanese thick pancakes. Seasonal sweets and filling savory versions stay fluffy and springy without heaviness, making it a strong choice for both brunch and dessert.

Uncle's take: The skill is not variety for its own sake; both sweet and savory versions stand up and stay memorable.
Setting and atmosphere:Kichi occupies an old lane house: counter and semi-open kitchen downstairs, wood tables, window counter, and tatami upstairs. Warm light and old objects keep it quiet. Order by QR Code; savory, sweet, and seasonal fruit flavors rotate. Stairs and passages are narrow, so ask about seating for elders, toddlers, or bulky items before practicing core strength with a stroller.
Location and dining notes:Kichi is at 台中市北屯區大連路一段27巷30號, near Shuinan Market; phone 04-2243-8108. Hours are roughly ten in the morning to six in the evening, and Wenxin Zhongqing Station is walkable. There is no private parking; paid parking is about a three-minute walk, while scooters must use legal lane spaces.
● Rosemary Cheese Chicken Thick Pancakes

A convincing brunch plate: savory rosemary chicken and cheese spread pair smoothly with plain thick pancakes. Egg aroma and gentle sweetness balance the chicken, while warm vegetables make the meal complete and varied. Unshowy but reliably satisfying.

Kichi visit photo

● Strawberry Cheese Cream Thick Pancakes

This strawberry-season special layers fresh berries, cheese, cream, and strawberry white chocolate between pancakes. Tart fruit and dairy aromas balance neatly. The pancakes remain soft, airy, and springy, substantial without weighing down the palate, with restrained sweetness that invites another bite.

Kichi visit photo

● Iced Tieguanyin Tea

Clear tea flavor and an easy, refreshing finish support the pancakes' sweetness. When ordering both savory and sweet food, it plays a quiet but practical balancing role.

💡 Ordering note

Choose Rosemary Cheese Chicken Thick Pancakes as a meal, add Strawberry Cheese Cream Thick Pancakes when in season, and let Iced Tieguanyin Tea bridge savory and sweet. Pancakes take time; sharing one of each adds variety, and seasonal does not mean year-round.

  • Location:台中市北屯區大連路一段27巷30號, near Shuinan Market and Wenxin Zhongqing Station.
  • Type:Japanese thick pancakes, brunch, seasonal desserts, and tea.
  • Highlights:Two-story old house, savory and sweet pancakes, plus seasonal fruit flavors.
  • Best for:Afternoon tea, dates, brunch, and anyone who likes quiet old houses.

📌 Editor's wrap-up

Kichi succeeds through its own pancake rhythm rather than flashy looks: sweets feel seasonal, savory plates filling, and the old house gives both character. It is a dependable lane café for pancake lovers or anyone combining brunch and dessert.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google rating & reviews

4.6
★ 4.6 · 1,007 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
406台灣臺中市北屯區水湳里大連路一段27巷30號
Opening hours
Monday: 10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 18:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 18:00
Friday: 10:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 10:00 – 18:00
Sunday: 10:00 – 18:00
Phone
04 2243 8108
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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Wenxin Zhongqing · 文心中清
Exit 1 · about 4 min walk · about 296 m
Walking About 4 min from Exit 1 · about 296 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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