Vintage Houses × French Tart Towers: A Hidden Retro Dessert Gem

By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team

Old houses and merchant shops are iconic sights of Taiwan’s bygone eras. Over time, many of these historic buildings have faded, yet some residents strive to preserve their former glory by renovating or redecorating them, breathing new life into these old spaces. In Kaohsiung, a dessert shop named 起家厝老屋西点商行 (Qijiacuo Old House Pastry Shop) has transformed a century-old three-story building into an exquisite Western-style dessert boutique. It preserves the remnants of past grandeur while infusing modern French tart vitality. The fusion of old and new elements has attracted many netizens eager to try it out and earned quiet recommendations online. Next time you’re in the Kaohsiung area, stop by 起家厝老屋西点商行 to experience the renewed charm of an old house.