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Brass Joy cafe 銅樂咖啡
Exit 3 · about 3 min walk

Brass Joy cafe 銅樂咖啡

Brass Joy Cafe
Coffee, Brunch, Pasta, Group Dining · 大安區
★ 4.2・1,505 reviews 214 views Open now
LISTED VISITOR RATING
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Keep it on your list

“Familiar Western flavors lead the menu, with panini, risotto, and brunch for different tastes plus a campus-gate view suited to relaxed gatherings.”

NTU gate window view Beef-and-cheese panini Communal long table
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 公館站 · Gongguan, 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
NTU's gate joins the table through a second-floor window

Broad windows open the view toward NTU's main gate, giving Gongguan diners a slower angle on the street scene.

02
Soft risotto and crisp panini

Creamy risotto is moist and soft, while beef panini uses grilled bread around vegetables and cheese, offering suitable mains to rice and bread lovers alike.

03
An omelet set gathers brunch on one plate

Egg, meat, bread, and vegetables share an omelet brunch plate, letting diners who enjoy variety choose a different main from their companions.

04
High visibility built on more than 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.2 stars from 1,505 reviews, a clear popularity reference for first-time visitors.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Creamy Bacon and Wild Mushroom Risotto MetroBites visit photo

Creamy Bacon and Wild Mushroom Risotto

Cream sauce coats soft rice that stays moist without becoming watery. Bacon, mushrooms, and vegetables are mixed throughout, with clear cream aroma but no excessive heaviness. A fit for those who like soft rice fully integrated with sauce.

Sicilian Meat Sauce and Cheese Fries MetroBites visit photo

Sicilian Meat Sauce and Cheese Fries

Sicilian meat sauce and cheese cover substantial fries, adding savory fullness and a sticky, rich texture. More layered than plain fries, this shareable snack changes the pace between conversation and mains.

Philly Cheesesteak Panini MetroBites visit photo

Philly Cheesesteak Panini

Pressed grill marks crisp the toast around sliced beef, vegetables, and cheese. Moist vegetables and cheese balance dry crunch while beef adds aroma and chew; crisp fries come alongside. Bite through every layer for the contrast.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Choose first, then order at the counter

After sitting down, read the menu and order at the counter; finished dishes are brought to your table.

02
Self-serve water and cutlery

Water, cutlery, and condiments are together at the self-service cabinet.

03
Return plates after dining

Before leaving, return used plates to the cabinet's collection area.

FULL VISIT

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Brass Joy cafe 銅樂咖啡 sits on Xinsheng South Road Section three in Taipei's Da'an District, opposite National Taiwan University's gate and reachable from Gongguan metro exit three along campus. Brunch, panini, pasta, and risotto are served across two floors with broad windows, suiting full meals, friends, or a book break.

Setting and atmosphere:Floor-to-ceiling windows face Xinsheng South Road. The first floor has the ordering counter and a few seats; the larger second floor adds standard tables and communal long tables. Window seats look toward NTU's gate, while teddy bears add playfulness. Water, cutlery, and condiments sit at a self-service cabinet, and outlets are available beside tables.
Location and dining notes:The address is 台北市大安區新生南路三段96號, opposite NTU's main gate beside Eslite. Walk from Gongguan metro exit three along campus toward Xinsheng South Road. Choose a menu after sitting, order at the counter, and food comes to the table. Collect water, cutlery, and condiments yourself and return plates before leaving.
● Creamy Bacon and Wild Mushroom Risotto

Cream sauce leads a soft risotto that stays moist without falling apart. Bacon, mushrooms, and vegetables are mixed through every spoonful. The cream flavor is clear but not cloying, making this suitable for anyone who likes softer rice thoroughly joined with sauce.



奶油培根野菇燉飯

● Sicilian Meat Sauce and Cheese Fries

Sicilian meat sauce and cheese turn fries into a slow, shareable snack. Meat sauce supplies full savor, cheese adds sticky richness, and potato remains the firm base. It provides a useful alternate bite between conversation and mains.



西西里肉醬起司薯條

● Philly Cheesesteak Panini

The pressed bread is crisp outside around sliced beef, vegetables, and cheese. Moist fillings meet the toast's dry crunch, and beef adds aroma and chew. Crisp fries accompany it, making a complete bread-based main distinct from risotto.



費城起司牛肉帕尼尼
Eating brunch while looking toward NTU's gate gives second-floor window seats a strong Gongguan character; for groups, long tables and shared snacks make ordering easier.
💡 Ordering note

Choose Creamy Bacon and Wild Mushroom Risotto for a moist, soft main, or Philly Cheesesteak Panini for crisp outside and moist inside. Groups can add Sicilian Meat Sauce and Cheese Fries; omelet brunch sets collect egg, meat, bread, and vegetables on one plate. Remember to return plates after eating.

  • Location:台北市大安區新生南路三段96號, opposite NTU's main gate.
  • Type:Brunch, panini, pasta, and risotto.
  • Recommended:Creamy Bacon and Wild Mushroom Risotto, Philly Cheesesteak Panini, Sicilian Meat Sauce and Cheese Fries, and omelet brunch sets.
  • Highlights:Seating on floors one and two, broad windows, teddy bears, and a self-service station.
  • Good for:Friends, reading breaks, and diners needing table-side outlets.

📌 Editor's verdict

Brass Joy cafe 銅樂咖啡 combines Gongguan's campus atmosphere with full meals opposite NTU at 台北市大安區新生南路三段96號. The first floor handles ordering; upstairs offers more seats, communal tables, and gate views. Soft, non-cloying risotto, crisp-moist cheesesteak panini, shareable meat-sauce fries, and varied omelet sets serve different appetites. Order at the counter, collect water and cutlery, return plates, and enjoy this bookish restaurant with a street view.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google rating & reviews

4.2
★ 4.2 · 1,505 Google reviews
PEOPLE SAY

What visitors say

Member check-in notes · nearby location verified
2026/07/26 Location verified 阿翔

窗邊可以看臺大校門,店內還有泰迪熊裝飾,氣氛舒服又可愛。

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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
106台灣臺北市大安區大學里新生南路三段96號
Opening hours
Monday: 10:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 21:00
Friday: 10:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 21:00
Sunday: 09:30 – 21:00
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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公館站 · Gongguan
Exit 3 · about 3 min walk · about 214 m
Also convenient
Exit 4 Another exit at the same station
about 3 min walk · about 230 m
Walking About 3 min from Exit 3 · about 214 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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