Italian gelato in Taichung’s shopping district — even with alcoholic flavors like draft beer and red wine!

Reporter He Guanxian / Comprehensive Report

Authentic Italian gelato in Taichung! The recently IG-famous landmark “Shacolatta Sorbetteria” crafts everything from the gelato to the cones by hand. Even the Italian gelato-making technique was learned firsthand in Italy. These gelatos have a sorbet-like texture, distinct from cream-based ice creams, and are made with refreshing, light ingredients — a true feast for both the eyes and taste buds.

▲ Shacolatta Sorbetteria’s dragon fruit flavor paired with a Tieguanyin cone. (Photo / IG@__ieat__Provided. No unauthorized reproduction to avoid copyright infringement.)

Shacolatta Sorbetteria introduces new flavors daily, including basic fruit options like mango, pineapple, and dragon fruit, as well as dessert-inspired ones such as tiramisu, cheesecake, and Earl Grey tea. Beyond that, the owner has also developed “adult flavors,” featuring 18-day draft beer, the classic summer cocktail “Mojito,” red wine sorbet, Bailey’s liqueur sorbet, and slightly bitter dark chocolate rum sorbet. Even the cones are made with Tieguanyin oolong and bamboo charcoal, winning huge praise online — highly recommended to pair with the cones!

▲ Rum dark chocolate sorbet and Earl Grey tea flavor. (Photo / IG@__ieat__Provided. No unauthorized reproduction to avoid copyright infringement.)

Since the Italian gelato here is made using a sorbet technique, it melts very quickly. Many netizens advise taking your photos fast before it melts all over your hands before you even get to eat it!Those who’ve tried it not only rave about it but also highly recommend every flavor. Even the cone cookies are so good that people wish they could buy them to take home.

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Address: No. 34, Lane 3, Alley 19, Taiping Rd., North District, Taichung City (within the Taiwan Water Corp. Dormitory Shopping Area)
Hours: Weekdays 16:00–21:00, weekends 14:00–22:00 (closed Tuesdays)