Gorogoro Cafe

For breakfast, try danbing or Taiwanese rice balls, both introduced as Taiwanese staples. At Gorogoro Cafe, diners have also chosen sandwiches with pork floss or melon pan, so the menu ranges from Taiwanese breakfast dishes to sweet bread sandwiches. Breakfast is available, and one diner found the meal filling. It’s a cafe to consider when you’re after a substantial start to the day.

For something sweet, there are Taiwanese castella sandwiches and scone sandwiches. On one visit, the Taiwanese castella sandwich was praised for its close-textured cake, gently sweet against a lightly salty cream. The scone sandwich also earned praise for its crisp exterior, soft centre and pairing with whipped cream. Diners have reported plates served with pudding and pig-shaped biscuits, too—a tempting option if you’d like to sample a few treats.

Seasonal sweets have included a tart made with a whole peach filled with custard, and Earl Grey rare cheesecake served with peach. As the selection changes with the season, checking the day’s menu before visiting can help you choose a treat. There’s a wide selection of Taiwanese teas; the menu lists iced and hot options for drinks such as oolong tea, osmanthus black tea and milk tea. Coffee and cafe latte are available as well, making it easy to find a drink to go with breakfast or a sweet.