Pear Cafe Zonta shop — Restaurant in Taichung

Food menu looked promising and we were looking forward to eat some European food so review is only for the European food not the local food. Service was quick which is always welcome when you have young children. Unfortunately the food was disappointing. The flavour wasn't there and some of the dishes were either too bland or over powered by some ingredients. (Tip: don't use truffle like if it was tomato ketchup, you are wasting costly expensive ingredients). The dining area does feel spacious so that's nice you don't feel like you're eating next to each other. Also good for other diners as we have noisy kids. Haha Also worth noting that the car park is not included & there's no discount. That was a disappointing evening...

DO NOT ORDER THE SALMON SALAD!!!! It's next to nothing for salmon and a side salad portion of lettuce.

The kids bathroom sink is leaking, causing the whole floor to be wet.

There's a gravel pit for the kids to play in. It's nicely decorated with fancy chairs and pillows. On the second floor the kids chair is to tall for the table. Depending on how big your kid is, their knee might hit the table and not go under it.

If you have money to throw away and not be too hungry, this is the place for you.

Otherwise go anywhere else for a better value...

Coffee Shop / Restaurant: Summary - Excellent service in a beautiful location, coupled with well made comfort foods.

The Pros: Lots to rave about. Proactive and courteous service staff, well prepared dishes, cozy and a family friendly environment, among other things. Open since 1999, it is definitely recommended as a place to spend a lazy afternoon with family (they have areas for younger kids) or an easy meal with close friends. There is also a parking lot, which is a big plus in Taiwan.

The Cons: Hardly any...