The new trend in light meals: 15 popular grilled toast spots across Taiwan

Travel Center / Comprehensive Report

In today’s creative food scene, toast is no longer limited to just breakfast. Many eateries have started including toast in their lunch and afternoon tea menus. Recently, a brand-new “grilled toast” has been developed—bread is slowly toasted over charcoal until it turns deep brown and slightly charred, then paired with different fillings to create a unique dish that has attracted many fans of light meals and toast. ETToday Travel Cloud has specially compiled a list of “15 popular grilled toast spots across Taiwan”—check them out and add them to your must-visit list now!

▲ The signature “Steak Egg Grilled Toast” from Fresh House.

1. Fresh House
Located on Yanji Street in Taipei, the multi-concept eatery “Fresh House” uses the same milk toast specified by five-star restaurants. Their signature grilled toast features house-marinated pork loin, achieving a low-oil, low-salt goal. In addition to the signature steak egg toast, they also offer sweet grilled toasts in a fruit series, using fresh strawberries and kiwi paired with peanut butter for a new flavor. Another standout is the apple grilled toast, where the restaurant caramelizes apple slices with flame, resulting in a sweet and tangy taste. The owner insists on sourcing fruits from Pingtung producer groups. Compared to other shops, Fresh House takes a healthier approach.

Fresh House
Address: No. 123, Yanji Street, Da’an District, Taipei City
Delivery Hotline: 02-2775-2679 (orders over NT$300)

▲ The generous portion of “Flower Sauce Pork Floss Egg Cheese” from Shangshan Caimi. (Photo / Old K)

2. Shangshan Caimi
Located on Fuxing North Road in Taipei, “Shangshan Caimi” is known for two signature grilled toasts: “Flower Sauce Pork Floss Egg Cheese” and “Spicy Pork Egg Cheese.” Though the shop is small, it’s always crowded, with up to 11 varieties of specialty grilled toasts listed directly on the wall, offering diverse choices. The “Flower Sauce Pork Floss Egg Cheese” combines rich peanut butter with savory pork floss, cheese, and tender eggs, topped with a touch of seaweed powder for layered flavors. The “Spicy Pork Egg Cheese” uses a base of Japanese tonkatsu sauce mixed with the shop’s own spicy sauce, along with pork loin, cheese, and vegetables.

Shangshan Caimi
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Address: No. 6, Lane 430, Fuxing North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City (diagonally opposite Wuchang Junior High School)
Phone: 02-2517-0709
Business Hours: 7:00–14:00 (Closed on Mondays)

▲ The “Ghost Pepper Pork Egg Toast” from Comida. (Photo / Old K)

3. Comida Grilled Toast
Comida is very particular about its ingredients, whether it’s the runny half-boiled chicken eggs, the wildly popular Nutella hazelnut cocoa spread, or the house-marinated pork loin. The most unique touch is the use of “Ghost Pepper Powder” from Lanxin Villa, which significantly boosts the spiciness of the spicy grilled toast. Spice lovers can try the “Ghost Pepper Pork Egg Toast.” Additionally, netizens highly recommend the hidden menu item “White Sauce French Toast,” where condensed milk pairs with mozzarella cheese in the toast, creating a deliciousness many can’t forget!

Comida Charcoal Grilled Toast
Address: No. 24, Lane 310, Linsen North Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 0225235323
Business Hours: Tuesday–Sunday 7:00–sold out (Closed on Mondays)
Facebook:Comida Grilled Toast

▲ Banana chocolate toast is a popular item at Toast Wow!

4. Toast Wow!
With its fresh ambiance and thoughtfully prepared food, “Toast Wow!” has won the hearts of nearby office workers and students just three months after opening. The shop maintains strict standards, refusing to use any processed ingredients and using only fresh ones. The “Signature Club Sandwich” is made with fresh pork and paired with creamy scrambled eggs, elevating the texture and layers. For those with a sweet tooth, there’s also the “Banana Chocolate Toast,” where freshly sliced bananas and chocolate chips are sprinkled on freshly grilled hazelnut chocolate sauce toast, making sweet toast wonderfully versatile.

Toast Wow！Toast Nest
Address: No. 15, Hengyang Road, Taipei City
Phone: (02) 2311-3328
Business Hours: 7:30 to 19:00
Price Range: Between NT$55 and NT$95 (add NT$20 for traditional black tea or Qinyuanchun tea, or NT$30 for fresh milk teaper cup)

▲ Unlike other shops, the spicy toast here uses pickled spicy mustard greens. (Photo / Lao K)

5. Haozhao Hailiang (Good Find Cool)
Opened in early February this year, “Haozhao Hailiang” is a creative little shop specializing in charcoal-grilled toast. Hidden in the bustling Minsheng community known for its food scene, the most unique item on the menu is the “Spicy Meat & Egg Toast with Cheese.” Unlike typical spicy grilled toast, the shop doesn’t use spicy sauce or chili peppers but adds tangy and spicy pickled mustard greens between the toast layers. Customers can enjoy a different kind of “spiciness,” plus the pickled mustard greens have a crunchy texture, paired with creamy scrambled eggs and juicy grilled pork loin, making for a rich and delicious bite.

Haozhao Hailiang
Address: No. 24-2, Lane 4, Alley 36, Section 5, Minsheng East Road, Songshan District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2756-2319
Business Hours: 7:00–15:00

▲ Senior Gao Xia’s “Hungarian Chicken Cutlet Sandwich.” (Photo / Wisely)

6. Senior Gao Xia Charcoal Grilled Toast
Radiating youthful vibes, “Senior Gao Xia Charcoal Grilled Toast” is located near the famous Nanmen Market in Taipei. The whole shop has a retro student style, featuring nostalgic school desks and chairs, and even the creative menu is divided into a “Class President” charcoal grilled toast section and a “Vice Class President” pineapple burger section. In addition, the shop thoughtfully provides plastic gloves for diners so you don’t have to worry about messy hands. Netizens highly recommend the “Hungarian Chicken Cutlet Sandwich,” which is packed with premium imported ingredients and hearty fillings, perfect for those who love trying new things and big portions. Due to its popularity, it's advised to arrive early to wait for a table.

Senior Gao Xia Charcoal Grilled Toast (Brunch)
Address: No. 11-4, Lane 31, Section 1, Nanchang Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-23225918
Hours: 06:30-14:00
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/KSSsandwich

▲ Midou Brunch offers customizable charcoal grilled toast. (Photo / from Midou Brunch fan page)

7. Midou Brunch
This is a eatery that netizens consider high value for money. All kinds of spreads in the shop are homemade, ensuring safe and healthy eating. Additionally, Midou Brunch offers customizable meals — just tell the owner your preferred spread and budget, and the kitchen will prepare a special dish based on the day’s ingredients, giving customers a fun surprise every time. Seasonal limited-time offerings are also available for selection. Moreover, understanding modern needs, the shop provides free Wi-Fi for customer use, making it a delightful little spot full of surprises.

Midou Brunch
Address: 1F, No. 29, Zhong’an Street, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City (behind McDonald’s Zhonggang / diagonally behind Zhonggang Library / next to the small park off Lane 45, Section 2, Zhonghua Road)
Business Hours: Weekdays 06:00–13:30; Weekends 06:30–14:00; Closed on Mondays (except public holidays).
Reservation & Delivery Hotline: 02-2990-0593
Order via LINE: 770427yo
FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/cutethreedogs/?fref=ts

▲"Artisan Charcoal-Grilled Toast." (Photo/Posted by Artisan Charcoal-Grilled Toast's fan page)
8. Artisan Charcoal-Grilled Toast
Run by two young entrepreneurs, "Artisan Charcoal-Grilled Toast" is highly creative in both its menu and food presentation. Unlike other charcoal-grilled toast specialty shops, this store offers a unique "Lava Series" of grilled toast. When served, the molten lava cheese emits an aroma and slowly oozes from the side. Another highlight is the "Elvis Charcoal-Grilled Toast," limited to five portions per day, featuring lightly toasted bread slathered with peanut butter, topped with grilled bacon and banana slices—winning over many netizens. Food lovers who enjoy creative snacks must not miss this spot!

Artisan Charcoal-Grilled Toast
Address: No. 259, Minsheng Rd., Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City
Phone: 03-331-5635
Business Hours: 06:00–13:00
Facebook Fan Page

9. Good Morning Erjiefang
Located at No. 39, Guanghua 2nd St., Hsinchu City, "Good Morning Erjiefang" is a composite-style breakfast shop. Riding the recent trend, the shop also offers 20 varieties of charcoal-grilled toast. Its affordability is another draw, and although it’s located in Hsinchu, the meal prices are comparable to those in central and southern Taiwan. Among them, the netizens' top recommendation is the "Charcoal-Grilled Combo Sandwich," which includes six to seven fresh ingredients such as pork, scrambled eggs, corn, and ham. The generous portion ensures customers get full without spending much.

Good Morning Erjiefang
Address: No. 39, Guanghua 2nd St., Hsinchu City
Phone: 03-5425559
Business Hours: 06:00–11:00 (Closed days subject to shop announcement)

▲Tumu Commune uses charcoal-grilled pork slices instead of pork loin. (Photo/Posted by Tumu Commune fan page)

10. Tumu Commune Charcoal-Grilled Toast
Tumu Commune is another recently opened charcoal-grilled toast specialty shop in Xitun. Their "Signature Charcoal-Grilled Pork & Egg Toast" differs from other shops that use pork loin—Tumu Commune uses sizzling charcoal-grilled pork slices, paired with cheese slices inside the toast for flavoring, delivering a simple yet non-monotonous taste.

Tumu Commune Charcoal-Grilled Toast
Address: No. 130, Qinghai Rd., Xitun District, Taichung City (near Huizhong intersection)
Contact Number: 04-23112720
Business Hours: 06:30–14:00
Shop FB:https://www.facebook.com/TuMuGongShe/timeline?filter=3

▲The super-popular "Fengsheng Hao" in Shilin District.

11. Fengsheng Hao Charcoal-Grilled Toast
Brunch lovers must know this super-popular "Fengsheng Hao." Due to the overwhelming daily customer turnout, the shop has even set a limit of five pieces per person. The founder of Fengsheng Hao, Xu Minhong, comes from a bakery family, and the toast is specially developed by their family bakery for the business, using natural butter and RuiSui fresh milk, delivered daily from Pingtung to Taipei. Netizens highly recommend the ultra-popular "Fengsheng Sandwich," with the first layer being crispy, slightly charred toast paired with a large portion of refreshing potato salad, and the second layer featuring pork loin, fried egg, and rich peanut butter—a hearty portion that has made "Fengsheng Hao" widely famous.

Fengsheng Hao
Address: No. 4, Lane 223, Zhongzheng Rd., Shilin District, Taipei City
Phone: 02-2880-1388
Business Hours: 08:00–12:30

▲Charcoal House's charcoal-grilled sandwich. (Photo/Posted by Charcoal House fan page)

12. Carbon House 'Grilled Sandwich
Located at Yonghe No. 4 Park, Carbon House 'Grilled Sandwich may not be as famous as Fengshenghao, but it's a new breakfast option for locals in Zhongyonghe. However, starting in February, Carbon House has extended its operating hours to include evenings from 18:30 to 22:00, offering another dinner and late-night option near No. 4 Company. Its signature "Pork Chop Egg Grilled Sandwich" is highly popular among netizens, featuring cheese, meat slices, peanut butter, and fresh shredded vegetables. Additionally, the extra-thick fried egg is a highlight, making it a must-try dish at this shop.

Carbon House 'Grilled Sandwich
Address: No. 2 Dehe Road, Yonghe District, New Taipei City [Next to Red Bull Steakhouse]
Phone: 0958-051-523
Business Hours: 07:00–14:00 (Closed on Mondays)

13. Grandma’s Handmade Grilled Sandwich from Wumiao
Nestled in a small alley near Wumiao in Tainan, “Grandma’s Grilled Sandwich” uses a charcoal oven to slowly toast the bread and a flat pan to fry thick eggs. Aside from its old-school flavor, the ingredients are also very generous. The peanut and egg sandwich features peanut butter spread on the bread, a thick egg added inside, and then grilled over the charcoal fire to give it a rich, smoky aroma. “Grandma’s Grilled Sandwich” often requires a wait of up to an hour on weekends to enjoy her delicious craftsmanship.

Grandma’s Handmade Grilled Sandwich from Wumiao
Address: No. 3, Lane 227, Section 2, Yongfu Road, Tainan City
Business Hours: 6:00 AM–10:00 AM (Closed on Mondays)

▲ Big Kuo Pang Grilled Sandwich. (Photo / Reposted from Big Kuo Pang Grilled Sandwich fan page)
14. Big Kuo Pang Grilled Sandwich
Big Kuo Pang Grilled Sandwich is a half-century-old shop that has been beloved for generations. In addition to being extremely popular among locals, it’s also frequented by visitors who come specifically for the signature grilled sandwich. Though it only has three simple layers of bread, the traditional charcoal-grilling method gives the bread an incredibly fragrant taste that is both delicious and not greasy—making it one of the must-visit snacks for foodies.

Big Kuo Pang Grilled Sandwich
Address: No. 78, Dagong Road, Xiting District, Kaohsiung City
Business Hours: 7:00–11:00, 18:00–24:00
Phone: 07-561-0262

15. Ancient Grain Grilled Sandwich
This is a popular breakfast spot known mostly through word of mouth. Ancient Grain Grilled Sandwich gets packed every holiday, with its tender grilled chicken toast being especially loved by netizens. Though the filling is simple, the juicy chicken thigh meat is of high quality. Additionally, the classic roast pork toast is also a fan favorite, featuring extra-large slices of roast pork that are very filling.

Ancient Grain Grilled Sandwich
Address: No. 75, Zhonghua Road, Pingtung City
Phone: 08-7328508
Business Hours: 05:00 AM–12:40 PM