A Little History
Tired of queuing at Miyahara Ice Cream Parlor, then its sister site is for you. Fourth Credit Union is an opulent three-story cafe set in an old converted bank. Originally built in 1966, it was reopened in 2013 by Dawncake, the same people who run Miyahara a few blocks down. The site is far quieter than its more well-known counterpart, yet with the same quality of ice cream and a very different feel.
Ice Cream
First floor cream counters serve 72 flavors of ice cream at $90 a scoop. Moving upstairs, a cafe on the second floor has popular treats like syrup waffles, popcorn chicken and cookies. A wide variety of drinks and coffee is also available. The newly-opened shaved ice counter is particularly worth checking out, though pricey.
A Chiq Interior
While the interior decor may be a little too ostentatious for some, the original bank vault doors and standing counters add a nice touch. There’s plenty of seating on all floors, and in general it’s a much more convenient place to eat ice cream than Miyahara. Great ambiance, though a little on the expensive side
References
http://www.taiwanfun.com/central/taichung/tea_coffee/1309/1309FourthCreditCooperative.htm
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