Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Homey's Cafe
Homey's cafe · show this name to taxi drivers
A laid-back cafe up the stairs of an old apartment building, with shelves of books, no time limit and a one-drink minimum. It stays open until 23:00, so it works for a long afternoon or a quiet evening on your own. Smoking is allowed on the balcony only, not indoors.
At a glance for one
Portions
Single portions
Minimum
1 drink
Peak hours
Queue at peak
Hours
12:00–23:00
Who's here
Some guests are solo
Time limit
None
Booking
Not needed
Wi-Fi & outlets
Yes
Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.
How to order, step by step
- Find No. 36 in Lane 236 and take the stairs to the 2nd floor
- Take any free seat - there are no reservations, so you may have to wait when it is full
- Order at least one drink per person
- Pay in cash
- Ask for a seat by the wall if you need an outlet
What to order solo: A coffee or one of their blended teas, then stay as long as you like. The drinks and the relaxed space are the reason to come.
Best time to go alone: Soon after 12:00 on a weekday, or later in the evening. It gets busy from mid-afternoon, even on weekdays.
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 Fuxing, Exit 3, about 5 min walk
2F, No. 36, Ln. 236, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City
台北市大安區敦化南路一段236巷36號2樓
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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