Make Dreamy Desserts at Home: 6 Must-Visit DIY Bakeries

Text by MOOK Scenic Spots Wu Pinxuan, compiled and reported

Want to enjoy desserts? You don’t always have to buy them — you can make them yourself too. Even if you don’t have professional baking tools at home, you can head to a DIY bakery where not only are there a variety of desserts to choose from, but the steps, ingredients, and equipment are all prepared for you. Even those with limited cooking skills can make delicious treats. Here we’ve selected 6 DIY bakeries — why not spend a fun day making desserts with family or friends on the weekend?

DIY Baking Gathering Club

With as many as seven branches, this place offers complete tools and ingredients, plus a wide selection of desserts including various cakes, chocolates, and handmade cookies. After payment, you’ll receive a list of required ingredients and a PAD. Just watch the video and follow the PDF instructions — easy to get started and a great way to enjoy the fun of DIY desserts.

【Info】
Store 1
Address: No. 88, Jingming 1st St., West District, Taichung City
Store 2
Address: No. 606, Fuke Rd., Xitun District, Taichung City
Store 3
Address: No. 195, Section 4, Nanjing E. Rd., Songshan District, Taipei City (Exit 5, Taipei Arena MRT Station)
Store 4
Address: No. 22, Jihhe Rd., Shilin District, Taipei City (Exit 2, Jiantan MRT Station)
Store 5
Address: 3F, No. 665, Section 1, Ximen Rd., Tainan City
Store 6
Address: No. 2-2, Wenhua St., Hsinchu City
Store 7
Address: No. 178, Section 1, Wenhua Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City (Exit 2, Xinpu MRT Station)

Provincial reservation hotline: 0965 833 928
Calling hours: 9:30am–7:30pm

 

Go Baking

Want to bake snacks at home but don’t know where to start? Or do you and your friends struggle to decide where to eat when meeting up? Come to GO烘 and enjoy the fun and sense of achievement of baking at home. It’s also a great spot for girls’ get-togethers or romantic dates.

【Info】
Address: No. 31, Minquan Rd., Banqiao District, New Taipei City
Phone: 02 2958 2858
Hours: Mon–Fri 1:00 PM–9:30 PM, Sat–Sun 9:30 AM–9:30 PM
 
 

Home培实验所

With its wooden facade creating a warm atmosphere, "Home.焙实验所" is quite well-known in Taichung. The shop divides its menu into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so even first-timers need not worry about making mistakes. Now, there's also a limited-time Rainbow Season for Valentine’s Day in August, allowing you to easily create dreamy desserts.

【Info】
Address: No. 36-3, Jinxin St., North District, Taichung City 404
Phone: 04 2225 5195
Hours: Mon–Sun 9:30 AM–9:30 PM
Reservations available on both weekdays and holidays; booking slots are at 9:30, 11:30, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, and 19:30
 

Cake Pounding

Don’t want to stay at home all holiday? Why not learn to make some pastries. It’s also perfect for giving your partner a sweet little gift, surprising your mom on Mother’s Day, baking a birthday cake for dad, or as a new option for hanging out with friends.