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Sugar Man Cafe
Exit 3 · about 4 min walk

Sugar Man Cafe

Sugar Man Cafe
Coffee, Local Eats, Late-Night Eats · 大安區
★ 3.7・1,278 reviews 333 views Open now
LISTED VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Keep it on your list

“The reading space paired with coffee and savory food suits long, idle stays; visitors who enjoy distinctive music and vintage atmosphere will appreciate it most.”

Coffee with Dumplings Books and Comics Vintage Late-Night 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 古亭站 · Guting, 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
A plate of dumplings inside a café

Hot dumplings alongside coffee suit long stays and savory cravings, adding the satisfaction of a real meal to a late-night visit.

02
Books and music accompany the night

Vintage chairs, books, comics, and distinctive music create a setting for reading or solitude, especially for people who enjoy the soundscape of cafés.

03
High visibility built on more than 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 3.7 stars from 1,278 reviews, an easy popularity reference for first-time visitors.

WHAT TO ORDER

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METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Confirm the seating area if smoke bothers you

Semi-open-air seats are in the smoking area. If smoke bothers you, confirm an indoor seat before sitting down.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

Sugar Man Cafe is the kind of late-night café that lets time stretch. Its old-house setting has personality, with books, seating, and a rhythm that makes it comfortable to settle in and work. No time limit, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and service into the early morning make it well suited to reading, working, or simply switching off. The food is practical too, with coffee and savory choices substantial enough for the night. It fits anyone seeking a quiet corner, a long stay, or the mood of a late-night café.

Uncle's take: What makes this place good is not flash. Sit down and you discover that time really can pass slowly.
Important note: Sugar Man Cafe is on Section One of Heping East Road in Da'an District, Taipei, about a 5-minute walk from Guting Station and near the Shida campus and surrounding streets. This popular late-night café can fill even on weekdays, so arrive at opening time for a preferred seat. There is no time limit, and Wi-Fi plus many outlets make long reading or work sessions easy. Semi-open-air seating is available but belongs to the smoking area, so check before sitting.
● Dumplings

Finding dumplings in a late-night café brings a reassuring sense of substance. These hot, savory dumplings can hold off hunger and support a long stay, and they work surprisingly well beside coffee. There is nothing ornate about them; they simply answer the late-night need for a proper staple. For anyone tired of sweets and ready for serious food, they are an effortless pairing.


Sugar Man Cafe visit photo
Uncle's take: A plate of hot food late at night shows real understanding of night owls. Look after the stomach first and the brain can start turning again.
💡 A Refined Little Note

A no-time-limit café like this is ideal for anyone bringing a book, laptop, or thoughts that need quiet sorting. Arrive early if you want a solo seat or an outlet. Groups should keep voices low, since many guests are here to concentrate.

  • The café is near Guting Station and easy to reach on foot, with the Shida neighborhood continuing around it.
  • Late-night hours, no time limit, Wi-Fi, and power outlets make the café friendly to long stays.
  • Start with iced Viennese coffee and Dumplings; both the coffee and savory food are practical choices.
  • The old-house space has a literary mood and many books, making it suited to reading, working, or sitting quietly.
  • Best for late-night readers, people unwinding after work, and anyone who enjoys the atmosphere of a café after dark.

📌 Editor's Summary

Sugar Man Cafe's appeal lies not in extravagant dishes but in how completely it delivers the functions and mood of a late-night café. An old-house interior, plentiful books, seating for long stays, and hours extending into the early morning make it a representative nighttime refuge around Guting. For a café where you can sit quietly and easily get something to eat, this is a dependable choice.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google rating & reviews

3.7
★ 3.7 · 1,278 Google reviews
PEOPLE SAY

What visitors say

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2026/07/21 Location verified 可樂弟

空間有老宅文青感,書很多,適合看書、工作或安靜坐著。

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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
106台灣臺北市大安區錦華里和平東路一段87-1號
Opening hours
Monday: 14:00 – 04:00
Tuesday: 14:00 – 04:00
Wednesday: 14:00 – 04:00
Thursday: 14:00 – 04:00
Friday: 14:00 – 04:00
Saturday: 14:00 – 04:00
Sunday: 14:00 – 04:00
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

09
古亭站 · Guting
Exit 3 · about 4 min walk · about 263 m
Also convenient
Exit 4 Another exit at the same station
about 4 min walk · about 278 m
Walking About 4 min from Exit 3 · about 263 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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