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

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

People living in urban areas lead fast-paced, busy lives every day. Sometimes, it's important to properly relax and treat yourself. At such times, savoring an exquisitely delicious dessert can help ease the fatigue of the day and transport you into a moment of culinary indulgence. Below, we have selected ten popular dessert shops in Taipei, including the “Starbucks of juices,” Korea’s popular churros, Japan’s famous cream puffs, and more. Just looking at these desserts is hard to resist—fans of sweets definitely shouldn’t miss them.

1. Street Churros

Street Churros has revamped Spain’s traditional street food, the churro, transforming its shape from a stick into a horseshoe-like ring. Aside from the classic cinnamon-sugar version, it can also be paired with ice cream and jam to become a refreshing summer treat, or served with hot dogs topped with cheese and spicy sauce—a light meal that’s extremely popular. In Korea, countless men and women line up just to get a taste. Although the opening date of the Taiwan branches has not yet been announced, they’re already highly anticipated.
 
Flagship Store: No. 24, Lane 260, Guangfu S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City (Exit 2, National Father Memorial Hall MRT Station)
Xinyi Store: 2F, No. 12, Songgao Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City (Exit 3, Taipei City Hall MRT Station)

2. Ampoule Impression Second Branch
Taipei’s super-popular queue-worthy dessert, Ampoule Impression cheese tarts, are handmade and filled with a blend of three different cream cheeses: Hokkaido’s Takana from Japan, Elle & Vire from France, and an Australian variety. Each can be enjoyed at three different temperatures to bring out distinct flavors.
 
Address: B2, No. 8, Section 5, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City (Uni-President Department Store)

3. YumYum Deli