Solo score 3 out of 5: Fine soloMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Café Costumice
Costumice Café · show this name to taxi drivers
A long-running cafe hidden in a residential lane near Zhongxiao Dunhua, with a leafy courtyard and late hours. It serves coffee, tea, wine and light meals, so it works for a quiet evening drink on your own, but prices are on the high side and a 10% service charge is added.
At a glance for one
Seating
Small tables, Shared tables
Portions
Single portions
English
Partial English
Price for one
From NT$160
Hours
13:00–23:50
Some days it opens at 12:00. Food may stop being served before the cafe closes.
Service charge
10%
Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.
How to order, step by step
- Walk into Alley 71 off Lane 223 of Zhongxiao East Road Section 4 and look for the green courtyard
- Pick a seat indoors or in the courtyard. People may smoke outside, and mosquitoes can be a problem in warm months
- Order from the menu. Coffee and tea prices are listed in English
- Plan on at least one drink each. Busy weekends may have a seating time limit
- A 10% service charge is added to the bill
What to order solo: An Americano or a latte (about NT$160-200 in 2026 before the 10% charge), with a scone if you are hungry.
Best time to go alone: A weekday evening after dinner. It stays open late.
Before you go
Taipei is one of the easiest cities in Asia to eat alone. The kinds of places built for one, how ordering works, when to go, and how to pay.
Read: Eating alone in Taipei: what to know →Getting there
MRT: Zhongxiao Dunhua (BL16), about 5 min walk
1F, No. 6, Alley 71, Ln. 223, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City
台北市大安區忠孝東路四段223巷71弄6號1樓
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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