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弌弌咖啡 Ichi Cafe
Exit 4 · about 3 min walk

弌弌咖啡 Ichi Cafe

Ichi Cafe
Coffee, Desserts · 大同區
★ 4.6・223 reviews 201 views Closed now
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Keep it on your list

“If you like dense pudding with a distinct bittersweet caramel note, this handmade dessert is worth a detour. Lemon coffee and moist scones also suit a slow afternoon break.”

Dense caramel pudding Sweet-tart lemon coffee Second-floor dessert café
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 中山站 · Zhongshan, 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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Dense pudding balanced by bittersweet caramel

The handmade baked pudding carries vanilla-seed aroma and a dense texture, while caramel bitterness balances the clear sweetness. It suits those who enjoy rich, mature dessert flavors.

WHAT TO ORDER

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Editors
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Sweet-Tart Lemon Coffee MetroBites visit photo

Sweet-Tart Lemon Coffee

The lemon is clearly tart and sweet, opening with bright fruitiness before the coffee aroma comes through. It is not simply sweet or bitter; acidity, sweetness, and coffee overlap, making it a good pick for fruit-forward coffee fans.

Handmade Caramel Baked Pudding MetroBites visit photo

Handmade Caramel Baked Pudding

The pudding is dense, visibly speckled with vanilla seeds, and richly aromatic. The caramel is clearly sweet with a balancing bitterness, giving it a grown-up profile; choose this first if you enjoy rich textures and bittersweet desserts.

Lime Raisin Scone MetroBites visit photo

Lime Raisin Scone

The center stays moist, with a gentle lime-and-raisin flavor, and it is served with butter and honey. Butter smooths the texture while honey adds sweetness, making it a satisfying afternoon snack to enjoy slowly with coffee.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Check the dessert case before choosing your pairing

Desserts are not always all available every day. Check the dessert case and hand-drawn blackboard after arriving, then decide which drink to pair; holiday-only items may also appear.

FULL VISIT

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✨ AI Visit Notes

弌弌咖啡 Ichi Cafe is a second-floor dessert café tucked into a lane off Nanjing West Road in Taipei’s Datong District, near Zhongshan MRT R7 exit. Floor-to-ceiling windows, wooden tables, and Japanese-style knickknacks frame a menu of coffee, desserts, and a few savory items, making it a good stop for coffee, afternoon tea, or a quieter break from the Zhongshan shopping crowds.

Interior and dining atmosphere:The café is on the second floor, with a discreet ground-floor entrance and sign and a long, narrow staircase upstairs. Inside, broad windows bring in natural light and views of the walkway, while orange-red walls, wooden furniture, and neatly arranged seating create a warm palette. Picture books by Japanese artists, literature, and a hand-drawn blackboard menu add a compact Japanese general-store feel.
Location and dining notes:The café is on the second floor in Lane 25, Nanjing West Road, Datong District, Taipei, beside Zhongshan MRT R7 ground-level exit. The entrance staircase is narrow enough for one person at a time, so watch for the curtain and small sign; the restroom is on the third floor. Desserts depend on the day’s display case and blackboard and not every regular item is available daily; holiday-only sweets may also appear.
● Sweet-Tart Lemon Coffee

Sweet-Tart Lemon Coffee puts distinct acidity and sweetness in one cup while keeping the aroma of coffee. Refreshing lemon comes first, then coffee remains noticeable toward the finish, suiting people who prefer fruit-forward coffee over simple bitterness.

弌弌咖啡 Ichi Cafe (Ichi Cafe) visit photo
● Handmade Caramel Baked Pudding

Handmade Caramel Baked Pudding has a dense texture with visible vanilla seeds and a rich aroma. The caramel leans bittersweet: the sweetness is clear but balanced by roasted bitterness, giving the pudding a more grown-up character.

弌弌咖啡 Ichi Cafe (Ichi Cafe) visit photo
● Lime Raisin Scone

Lime Raisin Scone is served with honey and butter. The center stays moist and the lime-raisin flavor is gentle; butter makes the bite smoother and honey adds a sweet finish, so it pairs naturally with coffee.

弌弌咖啡 Ichi Cafe (Ichi Cafe) visit photo
Uncle’s line: A discreet entrance is fine—once you reach the second floor, see the wall of windows, and add a bittersweet pudding, the climb has paid off.
💡 Ordering note

Choose Sweet-Tart Lemon Coffee for bright fruitiness, Handmade Caramel Baked Pudding for a richer dessert, or Lime Raisin Scone with butter and honey for something more filling. Since the full dessert selection is not guaranteed each day, check the case and blackboard first and build your pairing from what is available.

  • Location:Second floor in Lane 25, Nanjing West Road, Datong District, Taipei, near Zhongshan MRT R7 exit.
  • Type:Dessert café with a small selection of savory dishes and tea drinks.
  • Highlights:Large floor-to-ceiling windows, Japanese-style knickknacks, and a quiet second-floor setting.
  • Good for:Afternoon tea in Zhongshan, coffee with friends, or anyone who likes fruit-forward coffee and bittersweet pudding.

📌 Editor’s summary

弌弌咖啡 Ichi Cafe is convenient from Zhongshan MRT R7 exit yet keeps a tucked-away feel with its subtle second-floor entrance and narrow stairs. Large windows, warm walls, and Japanese books create a calmer setting than the street below, while Sweet-Tart Lemon Coffee, dense bittersweet Handmade Caramel Baked Pudding, and moist scones form a complete afternoon-tea lineup. If you want a Zhongshan café where you can look out the window and linger over dessert, it fits easily into the itinerary.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google rating & reviews

4.6
★ 4.6 · 223 Google reviews
PEOPLE SAY

What visitors say

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

喜歡清爽果香可點檸檬咖啡,想吃濃郁甜點就選焦糖布丁。

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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
103台灣臺北市大同區光能里南京西路25巷18-1號
Opening hours
Monday: 13:00 – 18:00
Tuesday: 13:00 – 18:00
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 13:00 – 18:00
Friday: 13:00 – 18:00
Saturday: 13:00 – 20:00
Sunday: 13:00 – 18:00
GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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中山站 · Zhongshan
Exit 4 · about 3 min walk · about 191 m
Also convenient
Exit 5 Another exit at the same station
about 3 min walk · about 198 m
R Tamsui-Xinyi Line
雙連站 · Shuanglian · Exit 1 Another nearby station
about 5 min walk · about 326 m
Walking About 3 min from Exit 4 · about 191 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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