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A hidden café in Taipei, tucked into Lane 53

NOR Coffee is a small café hidden in Lane 53, a short lane off Chifeng Street in Taipei’s Datong District. It is not on a main road: it sits between Chifeng Street and the Zhongshan Linear Park, about 3 minutes from Shuanglian MRT Exit 1. Look for the “NOR you need a break” sign and a green-and-white striped awning.

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Why is NOR Coffee hard to find?

Many of Taipei’s best spots hide off the main roads, and NOR is a textbook case. Lane 53 is a short, quiet lane: walk the busy streets around Zhongshan Station and you would never guess it is there. Step into it and the city noise drops away — which is exactly the point of the Low Battery Club, a cozy refuge to slow down and recharge.

How do you find NOR Coffee?

  1. Take the MRT Red Line to Shuanglian Station and leave by Exit 1.
  2. Walk south through the Zhongshan Linear Park for about 150 m.
  3. Turn right into Lane 53. Look for the “NOR you need a break” lightbox and the green-and-white striped awning at No. 7.
NOR Coffee’s window counter on Lane 53: “NOR you need a break” sign, striped awning, the coffee menu board and a barista at work
NOR Coffee’s window counter on Lane 53: “NOR you need a break” sign, striped awning, the coffee menu board and a barista at work

Coming from Zhongshan Station instead? Take Exit 5, walk north up Chifeng Street for about 350 m, then turn right into Lane 53 — about 6 minutes. More routes on the visit page.

What you’ll find inside

A small, cozy café with a wooden window counter, a lazy dog mascot called NOR, and a menu that leads with cream-top signatures — Peanut Butter Cream and Salted Caramel Sea Salt Cream. There is honest espresso, a BONSOY soy latte, Shizuoka matcha and PETIT SAM LIU canelés. Dogs are welcome, with a shaded leash post and water bowl out front and indoor dog parking.

Tips for hidden-café hunters

  • Come in the afternoon: NOR opens at 12:00 Monday to Thursday and 11:00 Friday to Sunday.
  • It is a small place — perfect for a slow coffee alone or with a friend, less so for a big group.
  • Pair it with a wander around Chifeng Street’s lanes and its remaining old hardware shops — see the Chifeng Street guide.
  • Share the spot kindly: it is a quiet lane with neighbours.

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Questions

Where is NOR Coffee?
NOR Coffee is at No. 7, Lane 53, Chifeng Street, Datong District, Taipei City 103 (103台北市大同區赤峰街53巷7號). Lane 53 links Chifeng Street to the Zhongshan Linear Park, between Zhongshan and Shuanglian MRT stations.
What is the nearest MRT station to NOR Coffee?
The nearest station is Shuanglian Station (Red Line (Tamsui–Xinyi), R12): NOR Coffee is about 3 minutes on foot from Exit 1. Zhongshan Station (Red & Green lines, R11 / G14) is about 6 minutes away from Exit 5.
What are NOR Coffee’s opening hours?
NOR Coffee opens daily: Monday to Thursday 12:00–18:00, and Friday to Sunday 11:00–19:00. Occasional closures and holiday hours are announced on Instagram @nor.coffee_ — worth a quick check before a special trip.
What should I order at NOR Coffee?
Start with a signature cream-top: the Peanut Butter Cream (好事會花生奶蓋) or the Salted Caramel Sea Salt Cream (鹹焦糖海鹽奶蓋), each served iced over an Americano or a latte. For something classic, the Aussie-style Flat White is a safe bet.
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Visit NOR Coffee

Address:
No. 7, Lane 53, Chifeng St, Datong District, Taipei City 103, Taiwan · 103台北市大同區赤峰街53巷7號
Hours:
Mon–Thu 12:00–18:00 · Fri–Sun 11:00–19:00
MRT:
Shuanglian Exit 1 (~3 min) · Zhongshan Exit 5 (~6 min)
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