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小南通咖啡
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小南通咖啡

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Coffee, Desserts, Taiwanese Cuisine · 大安區
★ 4.7・486 reviews 157 views Closed now
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B+ VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth a stop if nearby

“Taiwanese snacks enter a cafe: soft savory rice cake and a slowly changing ice-cube latte make an easy introduction to Taiwanese-Japanese snack pairings.”

Taiwanese-style cafe Tube rice cake Honey-apple egg cake
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
Worth the walk

If you are already at 科技大樓站 · Technology Building, 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
Rice cake in a coffee shop

Tube rice cake, Japanese oden, and coffee share one table, letting savory food and dessert unfold slowly for anyone curious about snacks meeting cafe culture.

02
A semi-open window with lane-side life

Eave-side seats resemble an old veranda; brick, patterned glass, and wood retain neighborhood texture as residents and regulars come and go.

03
Honey fruit roll adds rich afternoon sweetness

Firm cake roll surrounds cream and colorful fruit; clear honey aroma and stronger sweetness suit those who enjoy rich desserts and check the day's selection.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

A Japan plan became a small Taiwan shop

The owner planned to open a cafe in Japan and bring Taiwanese food there, but stayed in Taiwan after the pandemic. Tube rice cake remained, Japanese oden joined it, and the Taiwan-Japan idea continued. Xiaonantong is named for the small southbound road outside.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
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Tube Rice Cake MetroBites visit photo

Tube Rice Cake

A cylinder of soft, chewy glutinous rice is topped with minced pork, sweet chili sauce, and cilantro. Sauce joins rice aroma to savory meat and cilantro adds fragrance. Compact but filling, it can be paired with oden.

TAIWAN FOOD Mi Gao & Tong Zai Mi Gao
Ice-Cube Latte MetroBites visit photo

Ice-Cube Latte

Coffee frozen into cubes is covered with milk. As the dark cubes melt, the ratio and strength change without ordinary ice diluting the drink, rewarding slow sipping.

Fresh-Baked Egg Cake with Honeyed Apple Filling MetroBites visit photo

Fresh-Baked Egg Cake with Honeyed Apple Filling

Warm, soft egg cake encloses restrained house-made honeyed apple filling. The slightly dry cake and moist apple balance each other, preserving a familiar street-snack aroma beside coffee.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

Taiwanese snacks in a new cafe setting

Tube rice cake and egg cakes retain the familiar forms of Taiwanese street food. Add coffee or Japanese oden and those traditions settle into a slower cafe rhythm.

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FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Choose oden from today's ingredients

Choose oden ingredients yourself after checking the day's selection.

02
Check today's house-made desserts

House-made desserts can change daily; ask whether the honey fruit roll is available before ordering.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

小南通咖啡 (Xiaonantong Cafe) hides in a Da'an lane, an eight-to-ten-minute walk from Technology Building metro station. It combines coffee and desserts with Taiwanese and Japanese snacks: tube rice cake, oden, egg cakes, and house-made sweets suit light dinner, afternoon tea, or old-house fans.

Setting and atmosphere:Semi-open seats under the eaves resemble an old veranda when the windows slide open. Brick, vintage patterned glass, wooden tables, and farm tools retain Taiwanese domestic texture. Adjustable long tables and stools face a semi-open kitchen while residents and regulars keep the mood warm and everyday.
Location and dining notes:The address is 台北市大安區和平東路二段175巷24號, an eight-to-ten-minute walk from Technology Building metro station. Choose oden ingredients yourself and combine savory food, sweets, and drinks to appetite. House desserts vary daily, so a particular item may be that day's surprise.
● Tube Rice Cake

The plump Tube Rice Cake is topped with minced pork, sweet chili sauce, and cilantro. Soft glutinous rice retains chew; sauce connects rice and savory pork, while cilantro sharpens the aroma. Small-looking but filling, it pairs well with oden.

筒仔米糕
● Ice-Cube Latte

Coffee is frozen into cubes before milk is added, avoiding dilution by plain ice. Coffee and milk proportions shift as the cubes melt, giving early and late sips different strengths while the aroma stays clear. It pairs with both rice cake and sweets.

冰磚拿鐵
● Fresh-Baked Egg Cake with Honeyed Apple Filling

Soft egg cake holds house-made honeyed apple filling with restrained sweetness. The cake is slightly dry, but apple restores moisture and balances each bite. Fresh warmth makes it a friendly coffee snack with a familiar street-side aroma.

現烤雞蛋糕 蜜蘋果餡
● Honey Fruit Roll

This daily-changing house dessert has pronounced honey aroma, firm cake, cream, and assorted fruit visible in the center. Its stronger sweetness is good for sharing and pairs with unsweetened or deeper coffee.

蜂蜜水果捲
💡 Ordering note

First-time visitors can pair Tube Rice Cake with oden, then choose fresh egg cake or the day's cream roll. Sip the Ice-Cube Latte slowly to notice its changing strength. Groups can split savory dishes and sweets to sample the Taiwan-Japan mix.

  • Location:台北市大安區和平東路二段175巷24號, an eight-to-ten-minute walk from Technology Building metro station.
  • Type:Taiwanese-style cafe, oden, rice cake, coffee, and house desserts.
  • Highlights:A semi-open old-house space combining Taiwanese snacks with cafe culture.
  • Good for:Afternoon tea, light dinner, and fans of vintage houses and Taiwanese-Japanese flavors.

📌 Editor's verdict

小南通咖啡 (Xiaonantong Cafe) turns a Da'an old house into a warm Taiwanese cafe. Semi-open frontage, brick, patterned glass, and stock aromas make coffee and snacks meet naturally. Tube Rice Cake is soft and filling, the Ice-Cube Latte changes as it melts, honey-apple egg cakes retain oven warmth, and Honey Fruit Roll closes the meal. Near Technology Building metro station, it offers savory food, sweets, and coffee with strong Taiwanese everyday character.

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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
106台灣臺北市大安區和平東路二段175巷24號1樓
Opening hours
Monday: 12:00 – 20:00
Tuesday: 12:00 – 20:00
Wednesday: 12:00 – 20:00
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 12:00 – 20:00
Saturday: 12:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 12:00 – 20:00
Phone
02 2704 6608
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

08
科技大樓站 · Technology Building
About 3 minutes ・about 205 m
Walking About 3 min walk · about 205 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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