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Uptowner Taichung
Review
About
The Uptowner Taichung is an American style diner. We specialize in serving authentic brunch and dinner options, as well as providing a full bar and showing all sports events live and on-demand
Features
CUISINES
American, Bar, Diner
Meal types
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
PRICE
$$ - $$$
FEATURES
American Express
Discover
Free Wifi
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Table Service
Takeout
Television
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours
Closed now
• Opens at 7:00 AM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Contribute
3.9
33 reviews
Excellent
13
Very good
10
Average
6
Poor
2
Terrible
2
offshore09
Arbroath83 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Friendly staff, good selection of beers, lots of English speaking persons frequent this place, latest sports shown here. Good prices
Written February 24, 2020
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Allen W
Taichung2 contributions
Dec 2018 • none
It’s my first time to visit here .the dishes are awesome and reminds me the similar brunch in America but one thing I need to complain about is I ordered the side dish for scrambled eggs .it costs me NT$40 just like this .I said to clerk but she just replied we served just like what you see .I think the service is not quite good.anyway I like your food as well .
Written December 1, 2018
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BillJoyce2014
Poulsbo1626 contributions
Nov 2018 • friends
Uptowner is as close to an American diner experience as you can get in Taiwan. It is owned and run by people from the USA that have owned and run diners there, This place is very popular with ex-pats, many who are regulars and some who eat here every day. The waitstaff is good with English and the menus easy to navigate for an English speaker.
They are known for their hash browns, which we all had, and interestingly enough for their vegetable burgers, which they make themselves and one of our group had. The other three of us had breakfasts and were all happy. The pancakes were definitely made from their own batter, it was thick and full of cinnamon. There also supplied a bottle of pancake syrup instead of a very small amount, as is common locally. The place is not convenient to where we are staying, but we would go back if close by.
Written November 20, 2018
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Ayman A
Oshawa7 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
As a former member of the Armed Forces and current reservist, I have spent my fair share of time in hostile environments, yet none of the training I received two decades ago prepared me for the Uptowner Taichung. This place is brutal! My first visit was last month with my wife and kids. I ordered the reuben which wasn't bad, but I had difficulty enjoying my sandwich as a drunk patron repeatedly sat down at our table and began eating my fries. They were not the best fries, so it wasn't the end of the world. Did I mention this was around noon? My wife ordered the mushroom Swiss burger which she said was good while my daughter ordered chicken strips which she barely ate as they were overcooked to the point they were black. We sent them back, yet we never received a new order of chicken. I had to take my kid to MacDonals where she was much happier. Luckily, the intoxicated man who ate my fries also liked burnt chicken. We asked the staff to keep the drunk man away as my daughter was scared. The man was seemingly a regular at the Uptowner and the staff found his antics amusing. No action was taken. Several weeks later, my colleague, and I had a craving for chicken wings. He suggested "Wings Wednesday" at the Uptowner. I told him about our previous experience, but my colleague assured me the wings were good. Turns out that is a matter of opinion. We ordered five varieties of wings, Buffalo, Spicy Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Spicy BBQ and Parmesean. The only type of wings that were any good were the parmesean wings. The rest were dry and inedible. Seriously, we didn't eat them. I'm not sure what the standard is there, but it's low. To make matters worse, the Uptowner was full of intoxicated patrons. The table beside us was unruly. It seems to me the Uptowner is more interested in getting people to come there to drink alcohol rather than providing quality food for their customers. The food is hit and miss and the atmosphere is terrible at the Uptowner. I don't recommend spending your hard earned money at the Uptowner as you might be disappointed.
Written January 10, 2024
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Clint R
193 contributions
Dec 2020 • family
Came here with my wife and daughter on a Wednesday afternoon.
Service was great and the food was delicious!
I had a reuben 10/10, my wife had a cajun breakfast 9/10 and my daughter had a kids grilled cheese and fries 8/10.
It’s always rare to find a rueben and even more difficult to find a reuben done right! I would highly recommend getting the reuben if you like sandwiches! The cajun breakfast was very good and came with toast. The only negative was the adult meals don’t include drinks, other than that a great experience!
Written December 29, 2020
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aroneus
3 contributions
Oct 2023 • solo
If dirty, unfriendly, and generic American is what you are looking for, this is your place. My mistake to stop in here for a beer after some salty 粥 elsewhere. Post-covid, I don't expect especially friendly service (though most places in Taiwan are very friendly). That said, I at least expect a simple thank you when I pay. That is the minimum. No "thank you" here, no "hello" or "welcome" upon arrival. Very sullen atmosphere. Server insisted on speaking in broken, bad English in response to fluent Chinese. Never had that experience elsewhere at scores of restaurants in Taiwan.
Written October 9, 2023
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Bruce S
Taichung8 contributions
Jan 2020 • friends
The new location is very close to the original as is the menu. A great taste of home for expats and as great for locals looking for American diner type dishes. The outdoor seating is great too, but may be hot come summer. Indoor seating is upstairs.
Written February 11, 2020
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Bob
5 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
Kyle and Ben did a great job. Stopped by for a few beers and was server by cute and very efficient bartender Hanna.
Written October 19, 2022
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Sindi
Taichung32 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
When you crave for spicy buffalo wings this is definitely a place to try out. They have juicy burgers and i enjoy their sandwiches as well. Definitely a great hang out spot, and very reasonably priced. Great staff and they can speak English.
Written October 8, 2019
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Geis75
North District39 contributions
Mar 2019 • family
The food is good but the dirtiness of the place didn’t make the experience nice. There is so much potential I am so sorry to see it waisted. I see many places in wurst condition but I was this is “ owned “ by Americans and I thought it could be better !
Written February 28, 2019
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Massoud M
Taichung129 contributions
Jan 2019 • friends
This place is located in the center of the city. That must fear is very friendly and relaxed. The food is very good and the service is excellent.if you are having a business meeting or just a simple friendly gathering and wants to try western style food this is the place for you.
Written February 14, 2019
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Santacruz68
Haarlem384 contributions
Sep 2018 • solo
You know that moment you crave a really good original burger. Yes the Gourmet stuff is nice but these take you back to when people did not count every calorie or what the fat content was. I love the Swiss Mushroom burger and sweet potato fries. That a large Ginger ale and seat in front of the fan and leave me be for 30 min or so. Nothing fancy just down good breakfast and lunch menu that will satisfy that need.
Written October 3, 2018
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UbonJames
Ubon Ratchathani423 contributions
Sep 2018 • solo
I added this place to my TripAdvisor Taichung visit, as I had passed a few times in the past but hadn't been open.
Waited almost 10 minutes to order a beer, got the impression from 2 of the staff they were a bit miffed I wasn't ordering food with my beer.
Their strength is obviously breakfast food looking at the menu.
I finished my beer and left, I didn't find the atmosphere very inviting to sit for a few beers.
Between the drunk Aussies & Americans, children in high chairs screaming, and the unfriendly staff, the decision to move on was easy. There was even an American guy spitting in the road... Nice!
Disappointing place, maybe because there are better local places to relax.
Written September 24, 2018
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Justine N
California42 contributions
Mar 2018 • friends
Typical American diner food. Their wraps are really good. I'm not a fan of their breakfasts but I know many people who enjoy it. The staff can be absent, so you just have to get their attention constantly. The milkshakes here are also really good.
Written July 25, 2018
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ChesterBean77
Taichung21 contributions
Apr 2018 • friends
I've been going here for years for "comfort food" and am seldom let down. The diner "staples" are top notch. You'd be hard pressed to find a joint anywhere on this island that can serve up a plate of eggs benny and hash browns as well as The Uptowner. They also have the best damn Bloody Mary in Taiwan. Thats a fact. That said, they do have some issues with consistency. When the American cooks are manning the grill, the quality is always fantastic (they own the place and they make sure its done right)! However, their Taiwanese cook staff don't always seem to follow suit... I've had a few flagerently bad meals served to me during the low hours (when the owners aren't manning the grill), but I suppose thats par for the course for American food in Taiwan. All that said... this place is a solid 4.5
Written April 2, 2018
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