Shoufeng Breakfast Shop

Review

Shoufeng Breakfast Shop, also called the Shoufeng Brunch Cabin, is on Section 1 of Shoufeng Road in Shoufeng Township, about two minutes' walk from Shoufeng Station. Bunnyann mentions it in three different Hualien food guides, describing it as a popular breakfast spot with weekend queues of at least half an hour; many travellers fill up here before heading south along the East Rift Valley.

Bloggers recommend the corn and cheese egg crepe, the French toast and old-style soy milk. The egg crepe is a freshly pan-fried Taiwanese version with a generous portion. The French toast soaks up egg before frying until sweet and fragrant, which delights anyone with a sweet tooth, though it is big enough that one person may not finish it. Soy milk and milk tea are also frequently mentioned. None of the sources list prices; expect ordinary Taiwanese breakfast-shop prices and check the menu on site.

Fans say everything is made fresh in a lively atmosphere, worth catching an early train for, and the egg crepes and French toast are near-mandatory orders. Complaints centre on long queues and popular items or sauces running out early, leaving latecomers with basic options; some also find staff curt when they are busy. Patience helps at peak times.

It opens from 5 to 11 a.m. Bloggers recorded Wednesday closures, but Google shows it open daily, so sources differ and checking ahead is wise. There is a car park nearby, and train travellers can walk over after leaving the station. On weekends, arriving before 7 a.m. means shorter waits and a better chance of getting what you want.

It suits early-rising travellers, especially those arriving by train in Shoufeng on their way to Liyu Lake or valley sights, and anyone curious about everyday breakfast in a Hualien township. Two people might share a French toast and each order an egg crepe with soy milk or milk tea; if you dislike sweet food, treat the French toast as a shared snack.