Every one of them is a must-try breakfast spot in Taipei — six top breakfast eateries you can’t miss

Text by MOOK Travel Editorial Team

Breakfast choices have become more diverse. In addition to renowned international chains, there are also many local spots that are well worth a visit. Below is a list of popular breakfast eateries in the Taipei-Keelung area, including traditional Chinese, Hong Kong-style, and Western options. Be sure to save this list and make time to queue up and try them out.

1. Sanxing Egg Pancake King
Sanxing Egg Pancake King is a well-known local breakfast spot that often draws long queues. Thanks to word-of-mouth on social media, its popularity continues to rise. The shop’s signature dish is its double-egg pancake — handmade dough is pan-fried halfway, an egg is cracked on top along with plenty of scallions, and then the two are combined.
 
Address: No. 36, Zhengyi South Road, Sanchong District, New Taipei City
Business hours: 6:00 – 10:30

2. Agen Breakfast
Hailing from Taichung, the super-popular Agen Breakfast has been around for over 30 years. Its signature egg pancakes are beloved by many locals in Taichung. With branches near Neihu District and Yongchun MRT Station in Taipei, the shop offers a wide variety of breakfast items, particularly popular for its egg pancakes and French toast.
 
Neihu Branch Address: No. 3, Jinhu Road, Neihu District, Taipei City
Business hours: Weekdays 5:30 – 12:00 / Weekends 5:30 – 13:30
Yongchun Branch Address: No. 2, Lane 2, Aly. 515, Songshan Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Business hours: Weekdays 6:00 – 12:00 / Weekends 6:00 – 13:00

3. Fuhang Soy Milk
Fuhang Soy Milk is a traditional shop with over 50 years of history, deeply loved by locals, government employees nearby, and visitors alike. Their offerings include thick and thin Chinese pancakes, house-made bean chili sauce, and freshly made sweet and savory soy milk every morning. The menu is extensive, ingredients are high-quality, and traditional techniques have been passed down through two generations.
 
Address: No. 108, Section 1, Zhongxiao East Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City (2nd floor, Huashan Market)
Business hours: 5:30 – 12:30

4. Chen Gen Find Tea
Chen Gen Find Tea’s egg pancakes and French toast are their signatures. The egg pancakes have a crispy texture with a hint of charred aroma, while the toast is claimed to be the best in Taipei. The toast is cooked on an iron griddle, dipped in egg mixture, and turns golden brown — crispy outside and soft inside.
 
Address: No. 7, Lane 391, Zhuangjing Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Business hours: Tuesday to Friday 6:00 – 12:30 / Weekends 6:00 – 13:00 (Closed on Mondays)