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MAGAZINE  April 2016
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By Alice Chang
Translated by Anna Yang |
Coffee Literature
0988-002365
ZhongBu Rd, Longjin Dist
Hours: 6 pm-3 am
If you happen to walk along ZhongBu Road toward Coffee Literature, it is hard to miss its glowing sign in the dark. The advantage of this cafe's location is its wide-open outdoor viewing area, served by an adorable-looking bus containing a kitchen where the staff prepares drinks and food. There is also a variety of seats--including those for groups, couples and individuals--available for relaxing and taking in the views. All this attracts a steady stream of repeat customers, as do treats like the made-to-order waffle (NT$110), which has a mild flavor and firm texture.
  
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Deep Blue Cafe
(04) 2652-6438
168, Lane 612, Taiwan Blvd, Sec 6, Shalu Dist (turn right onto Shalu District biking lane)
Hours: 4 pm-2 am (closed Tue)
If you walk along the Shalu Footpath and its biking trails about one kilometer, you will come across this cafe, offering scenic panoramas, including beautiful views of the coast and highways at sunset and stunning nighttime vistas. While you're enjoying this, a recommended order is the Baked Apple Pie of the Day (NT$80 per slice, NT$250 for 5-inch pie), which goes great with the various offered coffee bean brands (Columbia, Villa and St. Augustine: NT$180 hot, NT$200 cold) in a perfect combination to savor beautiful Taichung views with.
  
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Skyline Cafe and
Pizzeria
(04) 2652-9989
55, Taiwan Blvd, Sec 6, Longjing Dist
Hours: weekdays 4 pm-12 am;
holidays 4 pm-1 am (closed Mon)
The elegant style and ambiance of this scenic restaurant includes a carefully landscaped garden. However, for customers who don't want to be outside and exposed to the sun or wind, there are also many indoor seats. Food offerings include made-to-order pizzas like the authentically-flavored of Bologna Style Pizza (NT$420), exuding the rich aromas of beef, green peppers and olives. While you're taking in the grand evening views, also try a hot latte (NT$140).
  
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Mitaka 3e Cafe
(04) 2631-8578
731, DongJin E Rd, Shalu Dist
Hours: Wed-Fri 6 pm-1 am, Sat & Sun 3 pm-1 am
(closed Mon-Tue)
As you walk through its forest-like entrance, Mitaka 3e Cafe stands waiting to welcome you into its interior, decorated like a local Japanese shop and filled with a rustic vibe. While you're enjoying the interior, you can hunt for treasures among the available Japanese crafts and snacks and even take your favorites home with you. The Matcha Latte and French Cocoa Latte (both NT$140) wonderfully showcase latte art created by the staff and are a nice complement to a piece of Strawberry Ice Cream Toast (NT$200). Be sure to linger here during the sunset and evening for a fully enjoyable and memorable experience.
  
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