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秘徑咖啡Alley's cafe
Exit 1 · about 1 min walk

秘徑咖啡Alley's cafe

Alley's Cafe
Coffee, Brunch, Pasta · 文山區
★ 4.3・499 reviews 300 views Open now
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“A practical café meal while in Wanlong: tomato seafood shell pasta is filling, and substance takes priority.”

Seafood shell pasta Café set meal
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
Go if convenient

If you are already at 萬隆站 · Wanlong, 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?

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Tomato seafood supports a full meal

Shell pasta retains bite, while tomato sauce lifts clams and shrimp. The portion is a full meal, with seasoning on the stronger side.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
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Tomato Seafood Shell Pasta MetroBites visit photo

Tomato Seafood Shell Pasta

Textured shell pasta with clams and shrimp in tomato sauce that draws out seafood savor; filling, with relatively strong seasoning.

Bread and Soup of the Day MetroBites visit photo

Bread and Soup of the Day

Garlic bread is gently aromatic, while mushroom soup has body and a slightly gelatinous feel; dip the bread for a different texture.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Scan the menu, then order at the counter

Scan the QR code on the table, then order at the counter; return used tableware after dining.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Quick Take

秘徑咖啡Alley's cafe is a practical neighborhood café around Wanlong. Spacious seating, outlets, Wi-Fi, and no time limit welcome work, reading, or a quiet stay. Beyond sweets and drinks, sets include a main, bread, soup, and a drink. Tomato Seafood Shell Pasta handles lunch or dinner, while bread and soup complete it for anyone unwilling to survive an afternoon on coffee alone.

Uncle’s take: No time limit, outlets, and a filling meal—those three things matter more to laptop users than an Instagram wall. A wall will not charge your device; after the photo, you still need a socket.
Interior and dining atmosphere:Tables are widely spaced, with regular seats, work-friendly areas, and bar seats with outlets. Books and laptops look natural here, and the rhythm supports quietly finishing tasks. No time limit does not make a seat your home; when busy, mind volume and table use so everyone can work.
Location and dining notes:At No. 3, Alley 9, Lane 218, Section Five, Roosevelt Road, Wenshan District, Taipei, it is about 3 minutes from Exit 1 of Wanlong Station. Scan the table QR code, then order at the counter and return used tableware. Confirm no-time-limit, outlet, and Wi-Fi conditions on site.
● Tomato Seafood Shell Pasta

The shells are cooked to a pleasant firmness rather than arriving limp. Tomato sauce lifts the savor of clams and shrimp, with enough seafood to be more than imagined red sauce. The portion is a filling main meal. Seasoning is relatively strong and noticeable to light eaters; acknowledge it and adjust the meal’s rhythm with bread, soup, or a drink.

番茄海鮮貝殼麵
● Bread and Soup of the Day

Though supporting players, bread and soup determine whether the set feels complete. Garlic bread is gently aromatic without overwhelming the nose. Mushroom soup has body and a slightly gelatinous texture, warming the stomach before the main and making a workday meal more than hurried pasta. Dip the bread for another texture and aroma.

麵包和例湯
💡 Ordering Notes

If studying or working, a set with main, bread, and soup is more practical than stretching sweets and drinks over several hours. Tomato Seafood Shell Pasta is strongly seasoned; ask whether adjustment is possible if you prefer light flavors.

  • Location:No. 3, Alley 9, Lane 218, Section Five, Roosevelt Road, Wenshan District, Taipei; about 3 minutes from Exit 1 of Wanlong Station.
  • Type:Neighborhood café, brunch, pasta, and set meals.
  • Features:No time limit, Wi-Fi, outlets, work area, QR-code ordering, and self-returned tableware.
  • Best for:Working, reading, long stays, or eating a complete meal in a café.

📌 Editor’s Summary

秘徑咖啡Alley's cafe sells more than attractive tables. Its wide seating, outlets, Wi-Fi, and sets with a main, soup, and bread are genuinely useful. Tomato Seafood Shell Pasta has seafood and fullness, while its strong seasoning is honestly noted. About 3 minutes from Exit 1 of Wanlong Station, it is practical when work must get done without typing hungry.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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4.3
★ 4.3 · 499 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

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Address
116台灣臺北市文山區羅斯福路五段218巷9弄3號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:00 – 21:00
Tuesday: 11:00 – 21:00
Wednesday: 11:00 – 21:00
Thursday: 11:00 – 21:00
Friday: 11:00 – 21:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 21:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 21:00
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GETTING THERE

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萬隆站 · Wanlong
Exit 1 · about 1 min walk · about 55 m
Also convenient
Exit 3 Another exit at the same station
about 2 min walk · about 93 m
Walking About 1 min from Exit 1 · about 55 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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