Located less than two hours away from Taipei, Taichung is a neighbouring city in Taiwan you have to visit as it is home to many different arts and cultural influences and some of the best night markets.
In recent years, Taichung has undergone a rapid redevelopment and is now a wonderful holiday destination for many; various adorable themed cafes have sprung up in Taichung that appeal to many Instagram-addicts and avid travellers. The next time you plan a trip to Taiwan, you have to include these cafes in your itinerary.
If you are intrigued by all things cute and adorable, read on to discover the 8 Cafes & Restaurants In Taichung that are so adorable, you wouldn’t want to leave.
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Designed with a swimming pool filled with giant replicas of ice cream cones, this place is perfect for Instagram addicts. Take countless photos of their cute pink floats and dummy swimming pool that will definitely make your friends jealous. What you have to get there is their creamy and delicious gelato.
No. 451, Yingcai Rd, West District
Taichung City, Taiwan 403
Tel: +886 4 2305 8908
Daily: 11.30am – 7.30pm
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SOWING THE SWEETS
With yellow and white hues, Sowing The Sweets is a brightly-lit cafe that primarily makes use of cheerful colours in the likes of mellow yellow and turquoise. They serve up adorable-looking cakes that are made for the gram but what you must not skip is their salted caramel tart and chocolate cake.
No. 234, Huamei Street
West District
Taichung City, Taiwan 403
Tel: +886 986 750 680
Mon to Fri: 1pm – 7pm
Sat & sun: 12pm – 7pm
BLUE BOX
Nestled in the North District of Taichung, this blue box container cafe exudes chill beach vacation vibes that will have you reminiscing about your beach holidays. Their seating area is set against a pretty backdrop filled with artificial blue and white roses. Perfect for your social media feeds, the cute over-the-top sweet treats are a must to try.
No. 173, Yizhong Street
North District
Taichung City, Taiwan 404
Tel: +886 955 132 267
Mon to Fri: 2pm – 9pm
Sat & Sun: 1.30pm – 10pm
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PRINCESS ANNIE’S GARDEN
Designed around a fairy-tale theme, Princess Annie’s Garden is every Disney princess’s dream come true. With a perfect garden view that will enhance your overall dining experience at the restaurant, guests are able to enjoy the peace and serenity of nature while savouring western delights.
No. 223, Zhongxing Street
Xinshe District
Taichung City, Taiwan 426
Tel: +886 4 2593 1568
Mon to Fri: 9.30am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 9.30am – 8pm
ROBOT STATION
A robot haven, this place appeals to all fans of robots. With robots ornaments placed at different corners of the cafe, this quirky cafe is a hot spot among the youths and tourists. As for food, Robot Station serves up everything from pizzas and sandwiches to excellent desserts and juices.
No. 106, Xiangshang North Road
West District
Taichung City, Taiwan 403
Tel: +886 4 2301 9859
Mon, Wed & Sun: 11.30am – 9pm
Closed on Tuesdays
MODERN TOILET
With a chain of Modern toilet joints across Taipei, this place definitely needs no introduction. The quirky toilet-centric interior with poop-shaped cushions, bathtubs and showerheads is truly an interesting experience! Dig into scrumptious food and amazing drinks served on plastic toilet bowls instead of regular plates.
Taiwan, Taichung City
North District
Yizhong Street
Tel: +886 4 2223 2870
Daily: 11.30am – 9pm
ATC CAFE
The gigantic pink cup outside ATC Cafe calls for your immediate attention and you can bet it is popular with the ladies who pose with the cup for their #OOTD pictures. Its sleek interior makes it a popular spot among the young and fashionable crowd who stops by for a cup of coffee or tea.
No. 480, Shizheng Road
Xitun District
Taichung City, Taiwan 407
Mon to Thu & Sun: 11am – 11pm
Fri & Sat: 11am – 12pm
ASHARE CAFE
Ashare Cafe is a space for all those who love travelling to come together and enjoy typical cafe grub while unwinding from the pressures of life. The wall is decorated with antique car plates, old paper maps, flags and posters that make great backdrops for taking your #OOTDs.
No. 20, Minsheng North Road
West District
Taichung City, Taiwan 403
Tel: +886 4 2301 7380
Tue: 9am – 5pm
Wed to Sat: 9am – 9pm
Sun: 9am – 7pm
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