Private Dessert Spot in Yunlin: So Much Chocolate, It’s Hard to Choose—Plus Coffee with a Lingering Aftertaste

▲ CAMACA Chocolatier. (Photo / Provided by CAMACA)

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Sweet tooth alert: The Love Reading Chocolate Series—absolutely gorgeous!
Netizen Ms. Lai: ‘It was such a happy birthday being able to enjoy such an amazing cake at the shop!’
Netizen Mr. Chen: ‘So delicious I cried…’
Netizen Mr. Wei: ‘The owner isn’t selling food, but art.’

CAMACA (second from right) is located on Zhongjian West Road in Douliu.

If you’re looking for a hidden gem in Douliu, Yunlin, to spend a relaxing afternoon with your girlfriends, I’d sayCAMACA Chocolatieris the perfect choice!

The European-style manor design is full of clever details!

‘Desserts are meant to be an extra treat, something joyful. Guests shouldn’t have to worry about putting on weight or ruining their diet!’ Staff shared the founder’s philosophy of combining health and flavor, implementing sugar-free and reduced-sugar concepts in their desserts. Seeing this, you might wonder, ‘Is it still a dessert without sugar?’ Don’t worry—CAMACA uses “healthy sugar” that’s low in calories and doesn’t linger in the body.

An exquisitely designed menu.

Thanks to CAMACA’s commitment, healthy sweets are more than just a slogan—they’ve won the hearts of the public. Operating locally in Douliu for five years, their clientele ranges from 8 to 80 years old, with a repeat rate of nearly 100%. Even vegetarians and those with diabetes can enjoy CAMACA’s chocolates without worry.
No guilt when eating chocolate here!

From chocolates and macarons to ice cream, pound cakes, cookies, candies, custom cakes, beverages, and even specialty hand-brewed coffee, CAMACA frequently launches new products and flavors—like a friendly neighbor always sharing something fresh.

Limited edition Christmas items!

▲ Who could bear to eat this?! (Photo / Provided by CAMACA)

The staff treat guests like friends and enthusiastically offer chocolates and ice cream to those suffering from “choice paralysis.” But they joke that often, sampling only makes things harder—because customers want to buy everything and can’t decide!

Raw chocolate made with a sugar-free, healthy approach.

The “5°C Aged Raw Chocolate” series, with cocoa content ranging from 85% to 100%, each showcasing unique flavors. Despite the high cocoa content, they aren’t bitter—instead, they’re smooth, creamy, and almost free of sugary guilt. The 100% and 90% raw chocolates are “sugar-free”! People often say, “I’ll start my diet tomorrow,” but CAMACA is here to help you avoid weight worries altogether. Additionally, the 92% raw chocolate offers the classic aroma of cocoa at first bite, followed by a hint of red wine in the middle, and a subtle banana note at the end—delivering a layered flavor experience.

▲ Enjoy chocolate without worrying about gaining weight anymore!

The staff explained that the secret to CAMACA’s silky-smooth raw chocolate lies in the “5°C magic.” Chefs originally made raw chocolate at 14–18°C, but the texture didn’t meet expectations. To innovate, they traveled to Europe, America, and Japan for training and eventually, inspired by the aging process of fine wines like red wine and whiskey, combined it with rigorous scientific experimentation to unlock the key to delicious raw chocolate.

A girl’s favorite: Raspberry white chocolate!

We recommend this “Raspberry Raw Chocolate” for all the ladies out there—and it’s also a perfect gift for boyfriends to give their girlfriends. The tartness isn’t as strong as expected, and the raspberry flavor bursts delightfully in your mouth—it’s pure happiness. The packaging is also thoughtfully designed, making it a great gift.

Anyone a matcha fan?

The "Matcha White Chocolate" uses matcha from Kyoto, Japan, and it’s also very popular, you know~ Honestly, I personally really dislike the cloying sweetness of matcha and white chocolate. But CAMACA’s matcha is richly aromatic without any bitterness at all, and the white chocolate isn’t overly sweet—absolutely amazing. Next time, I’m bringing my matcha-loving sister along!

Macaron gift box.

Speaking of that sickly-sweet taste, I think it's probably many people's first impression of "macarons." But folks, I’ve finally found macarons that have a slightly crisp shell, a soft and chewy filling, and aren’t so sweet they leave your mouth parched!

▲ Natural fruit and vegetable extracts for coloring, plus heart shapes too!! (Photo provided by CAMACA)

CAMACA’s macarons have very natural colors, using natural pigments such as beetroot and butterfly pea flowers. What’s special is that they contain rare “double fillings” made from fresh fruit purees, giving you two flavors in one bite. I once tried macarons made by a famous French chef at a well-known Taipei hotel—they were so sweet I rolled my eyes in agony and swore off macarons forever. With CAMACA’s macarons, it’s truly a case of meeting too late!

So indecisive!! Where should I start?

Ice cream—kids love it, and I do too!! The textures include instantly melting "Italian sorbet," creamy and smooth "French gelato," and firmer "American-style ice cream." There are eight flavors in total, and the shop updates them periodically, but no matter which flavor you choose, they’re all "completely sugar-free," with no added emulsifiers, stabilizers, colorings, or flavorings. Moms can feel totally at ease letting their kids eat them. Because they’re all-natural, they won’t leave you thirsty afterward, and your tongue won’t feel sticky either.

Yuzu and pistachio flavors.

Standing in front of the counter, I really couldn’t decide!! After tasting every flavor, the ones that left the deepest impression on me, in order, were "Pistachio," "Yuzu," and "Lychee Rose." These all have refreshing, subtle fruity aromas that I really love!

Let’s just go for the afternoon tea set!

Everything here is great—the only downside is there are just too many options!! One visit is never enough?! If you’re really torn, just do what I did and order the "Noble Manor Selection" set. This set lets you enjoy two scoops of ice cream, cake, chocolate, and French pastries all in one go—great value for money!

Silky smooth chocolate tart!

Hidden chocolate with a lovely surprise inside!

Passion fruit panna cotta without gelatin, yet still super bouncy!

I think chocolate and ice cream speak for themselves—they’re definitely must-orders!! Let me especially mention this cheese roll made with "Hokkaido cheese." The cake is springy, the texture is smooth and refreshing, with the sweet aroma of vanilla seeds. And of course, it’s also 100% sugar-free!! In addition to classic vanilla and rich chocolate flavors, there’s also a local Yunlin ingredient—"Black King Peanut" flavor. Everyone, come and give it a try!

▲ Flavors are primarily available for online purchase via the official website. (Photo provided by CAMACA)

That day, Ms. Huang brought her family to enjoy afternoon tea. She, who considers herself quite picky, said, 'I fell in love with the chocolate I bought before—it’s worry-free even if you gain weight!' Her mother, Mrs. Huang, added, 'I want my kids to eat something fresh and healthy when they’re out, and I feel completely at ease with this place.'

Take a closer look, and you’ll see the brand name on the wall.

Not only are the desserts amazing, but the CAMACA brand name also has a deep meaning. MA stands for mother, representing how a mother insists on giving her family the best; the store’s products all start with C—for example: Chocolate, Cake, Coffee; the three A’s stand for ALL, also signifying the shop’s carefully selected ingredients and techniques that are even better than A++, with absolutely no chemical additives.

▲ Making healthy desserts with care for every customer!! (Photo provided by CAMACA)

You can find all kinds of thoughtful details in every corner of CAMACA—the floor, walls, and lighting colors represent the earth, forest, and sunlight, respectively. It creates a pleasant, stress-free dining space. I thought I’d taken enough photos, but then I discovered there’s a “hidden spot” on the second floor!

The hidden gem on the second floor!

Coffee tins on a traditional Chinese medicine cabinet!

It’s a Chinese medicine cabinet!!! So cool!!! But the glass jars contain coffee beans, and the drawers don’t have herbs—they’re filled with sweet dessert packaging boxes. CAMACA hopes to share joy and give everyone a “healthy dessert gift”!

Hand-brewed coffee here is really unique!

Coffee itself varies greatly in flavor depending on origin and roast level. CAMACA’s baristas will first ask about your usual flavor preferences. Since I rarely drink coffee and don’t like it too bitter or sour, that day he hand-brewed this medium-light roast "Strawberry Earl Grey" for me. The beans are from Ethiopia and Yirgacheffe heirloom varieties—rich, aromatic, not sour or bitter, and with a pleasant aftertaste. I was honestly surprised I could enjoy it!

Surprisingly delicious and smooth!

They thoughtfully create coffee cards to help customers understand the profiles better.

If you sip it slowly, you can detect flavors of strawberry, French fondant, milk candy, and floral notes. Coffee enthusiasts might even pick up hints of berries, nuts, red grapes, and redcurrants!

Can cold brew coffee be steeped like a “tea bag”?!

Finally, the staff brought out a "tea bag"—oh no, wait—it was the real deal: "cold brew coffee"！ I had my eyes opened wide today！ It turns out that drinking coffee can be as simple as brewing tea, and there’s no worry about bitterness or off-flavors from over-steeping. Both cold and hot brewing methods avoid this issue entirely. This is a major breakthrough in coffee technology by CAMACA, and no other businesses have achieved this yet.

▲ Cold brew coffee with flavors of nuts, cocoa, flowers, fruit, and Earl Grey tea. (Photo provided by CAMACA)

The "cold brew coffee" boasts flavors of nuts, cocoa, flowers, fruit, and Earl Grey tea. Even if you re-brew the hot coffee "three times," the flavor remains. On hot days, just put the coffee tea bag in a bottle, pour in water, and place it in the fridge. It’ll still taste smooth and sweet the next day. For those who need a coffee boost before work, buying this "cold brew coffee" is super convenient—you don’t have to wake up early to queue at a café, you can enjoy great coffee at home！ One customer even ordered 1,000 packs at once—this product is truly an in-store “internet celebrity”！
There are also many tools here that could drive coffee enthusiasts wild. Everyone, quickly gather your friends and come here for coffee and good chats！

The only one in Taiwan！ A gorgeous cold drip coffee machine！

A rare Kanazawa-style pour-over！

The big-beak teapot personally signed by Japan’s Coffee God, Kazuro Sekiguchi！

An EG-1 electric grinder that leaves no coffee grounds behind.

"Where there’s chocolate, there’s joy！" The founder is from Yunlin and loves this land, believing that Yunlin needs a shop that brings happiness. But I think this place offers more than just joy—it has warmth. The staff treat customers like friends with genuine enthusiasm, making you feel relaxed, as if you’re visiting a close friend’s home.

In June 2016, CAMACA opened a branch in Sabah, Malaysia, and next year, there will be one in Shanghai too！ The founder is taking a Taiwanese brand global, truly a shining light for Taiwan！ Now there’s a place to visit when traveling abroad！

Classic French Montien gift box.

Stop saying Yunlin is boring！ Although I was hesitant to share this hidden gem, worried that too many people might come and make reservations hard to get—hahaha—but the shop works so hard and wants more people to see their efforts！！！

I’ve already recommended it privately to many friends, but they complain that Douliu is too far away... No problem！！！ The shop also offers delivery！ Those who haven’t picked out Christmas gifts yet, whose friends’ birthdays are coming up, who are preparing to confess their feelings, or whose offices want to do a group order—just place an order online now！ Join the official website membership, and your first order over NT$299 gets free shipping, saving those who just want to try the taste and buy a single box of chocolate the shipping fee. Honestly, the shop really thinks about its customers！ The webpage is live—anyone want to join me in a group order？

CAMACA Camaca Chocolate Manor
Address: No. 268, Zhongjian West Road, Douliu City, Yunlin County
Phone: (05) 533-6668
Business Hours: 13:00–21:00 (Closed on Tuesdays)
Official Website:http://www.camaca.com.tw/
Facebook Page: Camaca Chocolate ' Coffee Specialist Camaca

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