Dulan Cape Café

A cup of coffee tastes best when you’re nestled in-between the mountains and the sea. Dulan Cape Café, which is located on Taitung’s scenic coastline, has made enjoying the perfect cup of coffee in the perfect setting possible for countless visitors. When entering the café’s grounds, you’ll immediately notice a broad expanse of well-manicured lawn. At the end of the lawn, there’s a sweeping panoramic view of the azure Pacific Ocean stretching out towards the horizon. On clear sunny days, you can enjoy the scenic beauty of being tucked between the coastal mountains behind you and the sea with Green Island poking up in the distance.

The hallmark image of Dulan Cape Café has to be a stunning backdrop of the ocean reaching out towards the horizon with several chic lawn chairs camped out under a few lazy palm trees. The café’s ocean vibe is the perfect place to come and chill for the afternoon and enjoy their signature dish, seafood paella, which is made from simmering rice in their homemade seafood stock. Each juicy morsel pairs perfectly with the dish’s fresh shrimp, mussels, clams, and octopus. Word has travelled far and wide about their incredible seafood paella, and many people make the trek down to Dulan Cape Café especially to try this famous dish.

In addition to coffee and food, Dulan Cape Café also offers places to stay. A shipping container placed next to the ocean has been converted into two-person rooms with a view that lets you greet the morning sun while still lying in bed. The café also offers surf lessons, which gives complete newbies a chance to hit the waves worry-free. Also, there’s a free swimming pool that’s become a favorite for people who want that perfect Instagram picture. You can make a memorable day trip out of Dulan Cape Café by also visiting some of the nearby attractions such as Water Running Upwards, Dulan’s “Ocean Mirror”, and Fushan Fisheries Resources Conservation Area.