96 of the Best Brunches in Taipei – Don’t Miss “Mrs. Pi’s Sandwich”

Photos and text / Excerpted from the book *Good Morning, Brunch!: The Joy of Weekend Brunch – 96 of Taipei’s Best Brunches*, by Lin Dongmei, photography by Yang Zhixiong, provided by SikuYu Cultural Creatives Publishing.

Cat’s Delicious Dream – Thoughtful Kids’ Room, No More Parental Worries
Many parents face the challenge of dining out with kids who get bored and start making noise, disrupting a pleasant meal or conversation with friends. At Cat’s Delicious Dream, these issues are expertly handled. The shop has specially created a parent-child playroom equipped with toys, storybooks, cartoon videos, and more for children. It also features safe cushioning and regular sanitization, giving parents peace of mind. With just over twenty seats in the entire venue, the owners still made room for a dedicated kids’ area—truly heartwarming. The café’s décor blends the rustic charm of southern France with industrial style: elegant white cabinetry, wooden tables and chairs, hanging lamps, paired with raw concrete floors and walls, creating a clean, uncluttered aesthetic. The overall space feels open and not cramped despite the decor.

Treat every guest like your own child
Every dish at Cat’s Delicious Dream is meticulously crafted by the owner, nicknamed Boss Pi—Ms. Li Pingping. Being a mother herself, she pays special attention to the nutrition and healthiness of her meals, and is very particular about ingredient selection. For instance, the eggs used extensively in the dishes are carefully chosen as “natto eggs” from chickens fed with natural natto bacteria feed. These eggs not only contain the nutrients of natto but also have a more elastic texture than regular eggs. The Creamy Mushroom Croquette uses a crust made purely from buckwheat flour, giving it a rich wheat aroma. The filling is seasoned lightly with a bit of unsalted butter, sugar, and soy sauce, letting the umami of the mushrooms shine through. Each bite offers the sweet richness of the mushrooms. You can cut a small piece of the crust to wrap the filling and dip it in egg wash, or go all out by breaking the egg and rolling up the crust for a hearty bite. The “Yay for BBQ Pork Panini” features panini bread made from what’s hailed as the “Ferrari of flours”—Italian organic stone-ground flour—kneaded with first-pressed olive oil and organic sea salt. Inside is Angus beef stir-fried in Japanese-style teriyaki sauce, layered with plenty of gooey melted cheese. The beef bursts with juicy flavor, complemented by the rich taste of cheese.

Named after Ms. Li Pingping’s nickname, Mrs. Pi’s Sandwich is the café’s best-selling item. The bread is a crown-shaped sourdough made from Kumamoto French flour, Kumamoto Crown high-gluten flour, and Irish cultured butter. It has an exceptionally soft yet chewy texture. The sandwich is layered with rich cheese and French ham, then coated with the shop’s homemade gooey sauce before baking. The resulting aroma—intense, pure, and mouthwatering—is not to be missed. Ms. Li has also designed a special kids’ breakfast: scrambled eggs made with French ham and natto eggs that are delicious without added salt. The French ham, made from whole hind leg meat, has a firm, satisfying texture. It comes with a slice of baked crown-shaped sourdough and the café’s homemade jam—the sweet jam is a big hit with kids. To make mealtime even more fun, the kids’ mealware includes animal-shaped wooden plates, forks, and spoons imported from Japan. Even adults can’t resist their adorable designs!

The owner says it’s delicious
The Creamy Mushroom Croquette uses a croquette crust made purely from buckwheat flour, giving it a strong wheat aroma. The mushroom filling is mixed with a little unsalted butter, sugar, and soy sauce, allowing the natural flavor of the mushrooms to shine through with simple seasoning. The Yay for BBQ Pork Panini uses panini bread made from Italian organic stone-ground flour, filled with Japanese-style teriyaki beef and plenty of gooey melted cheese. It’s bursting with juicy beef flavor and rich cheese aroma.

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No. 2, Lane 178, Zhong’an Street, Zhonghe District, New Taipei City
(02) 8921-2164
Open daily from 09:15 to 21:30 (closed on the first Monday of each month)
Brunch service hours: 09:30 to 17:00