Another check-in spot for girls: Enjoy a three-tier English afternoon tea at this rustic-chic restaurant in Taoyuan

▲Lilia Cafe greets guests with a vibrant wooden door and green plants, creating an English country atmosphere. (Photo provided by a netizen)cherry.kao(Please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

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Don’t assume you can only enjoy a three-tier English afternoon tea (High Tea) at luxury hotels. Even outside major foodie districts, you can savor authentic British flavors right here in Zhongli, Taoyuan. Shop owner Lilia, who studied in the U.S. and the U.K. at age 17, brought back European elements to Taiwan out of nostalgia for her life overseas. From the shop’s decor to its menu, you can feel a strong British countryside vibe.

▲The courtyard of Lilia Cafe is filled with lush greenery. (Photo from Lilia Cafe’s official fan page)Lilia Cafe’s official fan page）

Located near Zhongli Railway Station in Taoyuan, Lilia Cafe boasts a highly recognizable corner location. Its courtyard is planted with numerous green plants. Step inside, and you’ll find large glass windows arranged in a circular layout, allowing every seat to enjoy street views. The interior is decorated with collectibles the shop owner brought back from abroad, creating a cozy, homelike dining experience reminiscent of a British household.

▲The large glass windows at Lilia Cafe follow a circular arrangement, offering every seat a view of the street outside. (Photo from Lilia Cafe’s official fan page)

A favorite among girls is undoubtedly the English afternoon tea. The two-person set comes on three-tiered plates, instantly making a stylish impression. It includes handmade cakes, grilled tomatoes, salad, croissants, and artisanal desserts, plus a choice of any drink for NT$180. The total price for two people is NT$580.

▲The two-person English afternoon tea is elegantly served on three-tiered plates, featuring handmade cakes, grilled tomatoes, salad, croissants, and artisanal desserts. (Photo from Lilia Cafe’s official fan page)

Additionally, the shop highly recommends the Shepherd’s Pie. With its crispy golden crust, the inside is packed with potatoes, diced onions, ground pork, and Italian herbs, capturing the essence of traditional British cuisine.

▲Shepherd’s Pie features a crispy golden crust and is filled with potatoes, diced onions, ground pork, and Italian herbs, showcasing the heart of classic British cooking. (Photo from Lilia Cafe’s official fan page)

For dessert, the matcha red bean pancake is the most popular. It uses Danan large honey red beans and Uji matcha ice cream. The shop says the pancake takes effort to make—flour, eggs, honey, unsalted butter, and plenty of milk are mixed into a batter without baking powder, then refrigerated and fermented for 8 hours before baking. The result is chewy yet healthy.

▲The matcha red bean pancake is a hit, made with Danan large honey red beans and Uji matcha ice cream. (Photo from Lilia Cafe’s official fan page)

Even as restaurants increasingly compete on visuals and strong aromas, Lilia Cafe stays true to the natural flavors of food, avoiding additives and steering clear of processed dishes that taste good at first but leave you parched later.

▲Lilia Cafe has no time limits on meals, offers no Wi-Fi, and donates 5% of its revenue to charity. (Photo from Lilia Cafe’s official fan page)

Moreover, Lilia values “attitude.” To let customers enjoy uninterrupted conversations, there’s no time limit on dining. To encourage genuine human interaction, the cafe doesn’t provide Wi-Fi. Five percent of revenue goes to charitable causes, so visitors can enjoy great food and photos while contributing to society.

Lilia Cafe
Address: 1F, No. 376, Rong’an 1st St., Zhongli District, Taoyuan City
Business Hours: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM