It’s always good to have any fixed thoughts or ideas dashed through traveling with an enquiring and open mind.
Yes, one of many cake shops I came across during my time in Taipei. And yes, I did succumb to the temptation and had a very nice piece with a cup of coffee.
I noticed these rather elegant houses near a river not far from the National Palace Museum on bus routes 304 and 255 seen in the map above.
Unfortunately there was no time to visit the Zhide Garden here. Next time however, I will make time for this and more.