Pâtisserie à la Montagne 蒙塔妮

Nantou Qingjing - A beautiful little French cottage hidden in the mountains, serving delightful desserts. The owner returned to his hometown of Qingjing Farm after studying at a confectionery school in Tokyo, Japan, and established this place in 2014.

📍 Mont Blanc NT$180
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This dish is really recommended! A must-order! The tart is layered with creamy chestnut mousse, paired with the crispy tart base, exuding a light, rich chestnut aroma. On top, there's a large chestnut, using good-quality ingredients, not overly sweet.

📍 Log Cake NT$200
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The outer layer is a crispy chocolate, with a soft filling that has a hint of creamy flavor, sweet but not cloying. My favorite part is the combination of the crispy chocolate shell and the sponge cake texture!

📍 Pistachio NT$220
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The outer layer is also crispy chocolate, and the filling has a sweet and sour citrus flavor along with cake. This dish is a bit sweeter, but still very pleasing in texture.

📍 Charcoal Roasted Tieguanyin NT$150
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A less sweet option! The Tieguanyin tea flavor is strong, and the cake has a denser texture, which isn't particularly remarkable.

📍 Iced Black Coffee NT$80
📍 Fruit Tea NT$220

▶️ Environment
🔹 Limited indoor seating; outdoor seating is available.
🔹 The decor style is a French wooden cottage with a more Japanese wooden interior.
🔹 Drinking water is available upon request at the counter.
🔹 Background music plays songs from Studio Ghibli animations, creating a very pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.

▶️ Helpful Reminders
🔹 You can access the parking lot from the Old England (B&B) parking area, by driving 50 meters along the wall (there are guiding signs) to reach the parking lot outside the store. The road is steep and narrow, so be cautious. On holidays, if all parking is full, you may need to walk a longer distance.
🔹 Only cash is accepted.
🔹 The minimum spending is NT$100 per person. During busy times, to ensure other diners are considered, the dining time is limited to one hour.
🔹 The garden has fostered kittens, so if you bring pets, please manage them yourself and ensure they do not disturb other guests.
🔹 Days off will be announced on Facebook.

▶️ Overall Rating
🔹 Although I don't often eat desserts, this place is truly excellent. It doesn’t make you feel overwhelmed with sweetness; instead, each item has its own characteristics. You can enjoy the views of the mountains by the window, making it a great spot for a date near Qingjing Farm!