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初二咖啡
Exit 1A · about 5 min walk

初二咖啡

Ao Tao Zu Café
Coffee, Desserts, Local Eats, Date Night, Late-Night Eats · 大同區
★ 4.3・453 reviews 250 views Open now
B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“An upstairs old-house setting, house roasting, coffee with savory food, and late-night lingering make a clear reason to visit; its value centers on contemporary nighttime life in Dadaocheng.”

Late-night coffee in Dadaocheng Coffee with dumplings Upstairs old-house space
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 大橋頭站 · Daqiaotou, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★★☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to change plans

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
An upstairs old apartment for lingering into the night

Climb the terrazzo stairs of an old Liangzhou Street apartment into warm light, wooden tables, and quiet seats that extend a Dadaocheng walk late into the night.

02
House-roasted coffee paired with dumplings

House roasting and pour-over coffee lead the drinks, while dumplings and spicy wings provide substantial savory food for a proper café meal.

03
A quiet nighttime stop in the old district

Workers and students come to work, read, or unwind; no time limit, outlets, and Wi-Fi let the evening continue unhurried.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
夜班大叔
Handmade Dumplings MetroBites visit photo

Handmade Dumplings

The well-seasoned filling tastes homestyle on its own; soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili add depth. It is also a filling savory choice with late-night coffee.

TAIWAN FOOD Shui Jiao — Boiled Dumplings
Spicy Chicken Wings MetroBites visit photo

Spicy Chicken Wings

The wings are air-fried, then dressed with hot-and-sour sauce for direct aroma and heat, adding a supper-like snack beside coffee and dessert.

Iced Americano MetroBites visit photo

Iced Americano

Clean, refreshing, and easy to drink, it pairs with sweet or savory food without dominating and is a good introduction to the café's basic coffee style.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

Nighttime life in old Dadaocheng

Dadaocheng is known for daytime shophouses and veteran stores. Second Day Coffee extends house-roasted coffee, dumplings, and a quiet place to work, read, or rest into the night.

TAIWAN FOOD GUIDE

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METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Few seats, so arrive early for a long stay

There are about 15 to 20 seats and they often fill soon after opening. Arrive near opening time for a suitable place to work or read.

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✨ AI Quick Take

初二咖啡 is a quiet, stay-awhile café upstairs in an old Dadaocheng house. Coffee and desserts run into late-night hours, while handmade dumplings and spicy wings add practical, old-school charm.

Uncle's line: It understands both coffee and the pleasure of dumplings late at night.
Key note: Upstairs in an old house on Liangzhou Street, about a ten-minute walk from Daqiaotou Station. There is no time limit, with outlets and Wi-Fi, but few seats, so arrive early.
● Iced Americano

Refreshing and clean, this dependable Americano works alone or beside sweet and savory dishes without stealing attention.


初二咖啡 (Ao Tao Zu Café) visit photo
● Handmade Dumplings

A popular signature with firmly seasoned, homestyle filling. They need little sauce, though soy, sesame oil, and chili can add depth. They feel both playful and convincing in a late-night café.


初二咖啡 (Ao Tao Zu Café) visit photo
Uncle's line: These dumplings are made seriously enough to belong here, not merely added for novelty.
💡 A Small Note on Quality

Come before the popular hours if dumplings or a quiet work seat are the goal. It also works well simply as a late-night coffee stop.

● Spicy Chicken Wings

Air-fried wings dressed in hot-and-sour sauce bring aroma and punch. They work as afternoon or late-night food, especially with a craft beer.


初二咖啡 (Ao Tao Zu Café) visit photo
  • On Liangzhou Street in Datong District, close to Dadaocheng and Dihua Street.
  • Open until early morning, offering a useful late-night café space in Taipei.
  • Beyond coffee, the menu includes dumplings, wings, and desserts for more variety than a typical café.
  • The compact room is quiet and comfortable for work, reading, or low conversation.
  • Best for solo guests, couples, nearby workers, and metro riders who want to linger.

📌 Editor's Summary

初二咖啡 brings late hours, quiet seating, useful amenities, and memorable food into one easy Dadaocheng stop. Its handmade dumplings give the café particular old-fashioned charm.

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4.3
★ 4.3 · 453 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
103台灣臺北市大同區涼州街106號2樓
Opening hours
Monday: 14:30 – 00:00
Tuesday: 14:30 – 00:00
Wednesday: 14:30 – 02:00
Thursday: 14:30 – 00:00
Friday: 14:30 – 00:00
Saturday: 14:30 – 00:00
Sunday: 14:30 – 00:00
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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大橋頭站 · Daqiaotou
Exit 1A · about 5 min walk · about 369 m
Also convenient
Exit 1 Another exit at the same station
about 5 min walk · about 390 m
Walking About 5 min from Exit 1A · about 369 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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