Duomo (多麼鬆餅) serves a rarity in Taipei — waffles that aren’t too hard and crunchy or too soft and chewy. The tiny cafe near the Shida Night Market at 26, Ln 40, Taishun St, Taipei City (台北市泰順街40巷26號, tel: (02) 3365-2217) has just enough room for a bar, and its waffles are whipped up and cooked right in front of you. Duomo’s waffles are crispy along the edges, but moist and fluffy in the middle, with pockets that collect just the right amount of toppings in each bite. The apple and cinnamon waffle is served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and slices of stewed apples in cinnamon syrup, while the chocolate and banana one features a chocolate chip waffle and a side dish of chocolate ice cream, syrup and bananas. Waffles are also served without ice cream, such as the wild honey and lemon version. Savory options include a tuna melt and the Hawaii waffle, which comes with pineapple and ham. Waffles are NT$120 each.
Hot and cold drinks are also available. A sweet, spicy cider-like apple tea with stewed apples and a hint of lemon hits the spot on a cold night, or try a Belgian beer — Duomo offers Floris, Lindeman and Chimay. The cafe is open from 2pm to midnight all week.
PHOTO: CATHERINE SHU, TAIPEI TIMES
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