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Bear Junkies

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Visitors frequently praise the delicious and filling food, with the French toast and large platters being highlights. The friendly staff and well-behaved shop dogs, particularly the Bernese Mountain Dogs, are also commonly mentioned positives. However, some visitors experienced long wait times for food, especially on weekends, even with reservations.

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Ximending / Red House area, Wanhua District, Taipei

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About this place Bear Junkies

Bear Junkies (熊飲) is Ximending's home for the bear and cub community, tucked just off the Red House gay plaza in Wanhua. It runs as a relaxed brunch cafe by day and turns into a friendly, unpretentious bear bar in the evenings, drawing a mixed local crowd of bigger guys and their admirers. Expect craft and bottled beers, casual chatter and a warm welcome rather than a big dance floor. It is one of the anchor hangouts of the Ximending scene.

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Gay Bears Food served Gay (mostly men) Mixed LGBTQ+ Chubs/Chasers Chill / Relaxed Touristy Local favorite Pub Day venue Evening venue

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知足常樂
知足常樂 Aug 2026
★★★★★

The shop is on the second floor, a little out of the bustling Ximending area, but still within walking distance. The shop dog is very well-behaved, and the staff is friendly. The food was surprisingly delicious, everything was great. The French toast, in particular, was incredibly soft and tender – a must-order! The large platters are great; the 8-inch platter is sufficient for women, around NT$230, with an additional NT$85 to upgrade to French toast. The 12-inch platter for men is served on a porcelain plate – very generous portions! The Thai-style spicy and tomato red sauce is unique and pairs wonderfully with the salted pork and pan-fried chicken leg. Drinks are available with varying sweetness and ice; the huge cups are perfect for takeout if you can't finish them. The salad bar is generous, and the fried king oyster mushrooms are delicious. Customization is available; you can tell the staff in advance what you don't want to order, which is very considerate and high-quality – highly recommended! Takeout drinks are smaller, but dine-in is fantastic – you'll definitely feel full before leaving.

賴逸華
賴逸華 Aug 2026
★★★★★
周儷軒
周儷軒 Aug 2026
★★★★★

This is a super delicious restaurant with very generous portions. Girls with small appetites might consider ordering one dish. I accidentally ordered the wrong thing – I'm afraid to eat spicy food and ordered Thai tom yum instead – but the staff at the counter were very kind and gave me an extra small plate of curry sauce. The service was excellent! I'll definitely come back again! Also, the dog at the shop is super cute; customers can pet it. It's a very gentle big dog.

cheng paifen
cheng paifen Aug 2026
★★★★★

A weekday morning visit was very pleasant. The owner, knowing we came specifically for the Bernese Mountain Dogs, even gave us dog treats so I could interact with the assistant manager, Dongmei. The food is mostly whole-food items, a rare find when dining out.

Jean Tsai
Jean Tsai Aug 2026
★★★★★
MIN SU
MIN SU Jul 2026
★★★★★

The dog is so cute, so cute, so cute! And the meal was so filling it was practically bursting at the seams! It was great value for money!

Tsz-Hin CHENG
Tsz-Hin CHENG Jul 2026
★★★★★

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