Indulge in Taipei’s Top 10 Popular Dessert Shops, Guilt Be Damned

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team / Compiled and Reported

People living in urban areas lead fast-paced, busy lives every day, and sometimes it's essential to properly relax and treat yourself. Enjoying exquisitely delicious desserts at such times can help alleviate the fatigue of the day and transport you into a moment of culinary freedom. Below, we’ve selected ten popular dessert shops in Taipei, including the “Starbucks of juices,” Korea’s popular churros, and Japan’s famed cream puffs — just looking at these desserts is hard to resist, and sweet-toothed fans definitely shouldn’t miss them.

1. Street Churros

Street Churros has reimagined Spain’s traditional street snack — the churro — transforming its classic stick shape into a horseshoe-like ring. In addition to the classic cinnamon sugar-coated version, you can also pair it with ice cream and jam for a refreshing summer treat, or serve it alongside a hot dog topped with cheese and spicy sauce for a popular light meal. In Korea, these treats often draw long lines of people eager for just one bite. Though the opening date of its Taiwan branches hasn't been announced yet, anticipation is already sky-high.
 
Flagship Store: No. 24, Lane 260, Guangfu S. Rd., Da’an District, Taipei City (Exit 2, National Father Memorial Hall MRT Station)
Xinyi Store: 2F, No. 12, Songgao Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City (Exit 3, Taipei City Hall MRT Station)

2. Impression No. 2 by Ampoule
Taipei’s super-popular queue-worthy dessert, Impression’s cheese tart, is handmade with a filling made from a blend of three different kinds of cream cheese: high-grade Japanese Hokkaido cheese, French President, and Australian varieties. Tasted at three different temperatures, it offers distinct flavor profiles.
 
Address: B2, No. 8, Sec. 5, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Xinyi District, Taipei City (Uni-President Department Store)

3. YumYum Deli