HualienPlay Recommendations

Xing-Fu Early Bird is a pet-friendly brunch spot in downtown Hualien with a British family-café feel. The menu mixes Taiwanese breakfast classics with Western brunch — pancakes, burgers and even Hong-Kong-style spicy hotpot — and runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Weekday and weekend customers can add an NT$100 all-you-can-drink bar covering milk, soup and other beverages. A dedicated pet corner and a kids' play nook make it a comfortable choice for families travelling with dogs.

Mei-Long Zhen in Hualien's Mei-Lun district reimagines an abandoned harbour-bureau dormitory as a chic pet-friendly dining destination, opened in August 2023 by entertainers Du Shi-Mei and Zhuang Zhi-Long. Afternoon tea comes with set menus designed for dogs, while the evening shifts to seasonal land-and-sea omakase built around grilled meats and fresh seafood. Large dogs are welcome, and the kitchen stocks pet meals, water bowls and a lawn out front — a fitting spot for families and couples travelling with their dogs.

Wang Woof Cofe opened in November 2023 in the Nan-Bin section of Hualien's Pacific Park and is Taiwan's only giant-poodle-themed pet restaurant. A fenced lawn out front gives dogs room to run, while shaded seating and a pet-friendly dining zone let owners eat and play with their pets at the same time. The quirky décor is built for photos, drawing dog lovers for meet-ups and a relaxed afternoon. It is one of the most distinctive pet-friendly dining choices on a Hualien trip.

Hui-You-Ba Fish Experience Centre at Seven Star Lake is built around fish-education, combining eating, playing and learning. Visitors can touch fish, learn about common local species and sustainable fishing methods, then taste creative snacks and bento made from sustainable seafood — bonito popcorn, one-bite fish crisps and fish-floss milk-cap black tea among them. The space hosts a fish-species display wall, a creative-merchandise shop and a drinks counter, with guided narration included. Free public parking sits at the end of Qi-Xing Street for self-drive visitors.

Lang-Man Café occupies the front row of the Shou-Feng coastline in Hualien, with sweeping Pacific views and a wide-open terrace for a pet-friendly coffee break. The menu leans simple — coffee, light bites, sandwiches, toast and fried snacks — but the photo setups are the draw: an ocean-view swing and the 'Lang-Man Station' sign. Popular with families, couples and dogs unwinding in the sea breeze, the café draws steady crowds, so reservations are recommended.

Hunter's Kitchen at 3, Lane 13, Dong-Xing 2nd Street in Hualien City is a pet-friendly restaurant built around creative international cuisine. Founded by a nineteen-year-old chef, the kitchen blends American, European and Mexican spice palettes across brunch, lunch and dinner menus. The retro-American interior has sofa seating, a tatami corner and a pet zone, so dogs are welcome at the table. Dishes lean healthy at around NT$300 a head, earning the spot strong reviews from locals and travellers — reservations are essential.