We introduce popular shops with a nostalgic atmosphere and relaxing atmosphere, including storefronts and interiors with long histories and nostalgic menus, along with the honest opinions of local residents!
2024.11.141. Oda Coffee Shop (Okayama City)
[Oda Coffee Shop]
Address: Shin Okayama Building B1F, 1-9-40 Nakayama, Kita Ward, Okayama City
TEL: 086-233-3568
Business hours: 7:30-19:00
Closed: 2nd and 4th Sundays
Parking: None
●Because it's located on the first basement floor of a building, there aren't many people around and you can spend the whole day in a calm atmosphere. The seasonal strawberry shortcake is also delicious, and the sweet cake pairs perfectly with the carefully roasted, flavorful coffee. I wanted to introduce this shop to as many people as possible so they could learn about its greatness. (Female, 20s, office worker)
2. B Sankyo (Okayama City)
[B Sankyo/Bi-sankyo]
Location: 2-3-62 Omotemachi, Kita Kita Ward, Okayama City
TEL: 086-231-1147
Business hours: 9:00-19:00
Closed: Tuesdays
Parking: None
●The taste, the atmosphere, the prices, the history. (40s/male/office worker)
This is a long-established coffee shop on Holland Street. It has a lovely retro yet innovative feel, with a hexagonal table in the middle of the shop, a bold chandelier, and stylish lighting. I recommend the omelet rice with demi-glace sauce. (40s/female/office worker)
3. Monado Coffee Shop (Okayama City)
[Monato Coffee Shop]
Address: 2nd floor, Seno Building, 2-7-23 Omotemachi, Kita Kita Ward, Okayama City
Business hours: 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:30)
Closed: Irregular holidays (announced on official Instagram)
Parking: None
●The interior of the shop has a calming atmosphere, with not only the furnishings but also the coffee cups and other items in a retro style. The old-fashioned firm pudding is delicious, and in the summer, colorful, retro, cute fruit punches and ciders are added to the menu. (30s/female/office worker)
4. Bianco (Okayama City)
[Bianco]
Location: 2-2-87 Omotemachi , Kita Ward Kita Ward, Okayama City
TEL: 086-233-5834
Business hours: 9:00-20:00
Closed: Mondays
Parking: None
Bianco | Omotemachi Shopping Street Website
The neon sign and food samples are retro and cute. Perfect pasta for lunch, cute retro parfaits, and delicious coffee and cake sets. The first floor is non-smoking, and the second floor is smoking. (30s/Female/Part-time worker)
●A unique space that is sophisticated yet relaxing. (Office worker, 20s)
5. New Linden (Kurashiki City)
[New Linden]
Address: 1-14-25 Hiroe , Kurashiki City
TEL: 086-455-6725
Business hours: Tuesday to Friday 8:00-21:00 (last orders around 20:00), Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 8:00-15:00 (last orders around 14:00)
Closed: Mondays
Parking: Available
●When you step inside from the castle-like exterior, you'll feel like you're in a Showa coffee shop. The dim lighting creates a very calming atmosphere. It seems that the shop was started by the manager's love of coffee, and there are many types of coffee, including straight coffee and blends. In addition, the food menu is Toyotomi and the portions are large, so you often see families dining here. (30s/Male/Office worker)
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●It has the atmosphere of a traditional coffee shop with sofa seats, a wide selection of menu items, and the tables, chairs, and lighting are all retro. The staff are also nice, and the atmosphere is great. (30s/Female/Office worker)
6. Western Beggar (Kurashiki City)
[Western beggar]
Address: 12-27 Sakae Town, Kurashiki City
TEL: 086-445-1777
Business hours: 7:30-16:00
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
Parking: Available
●The atmosphere is like a Western pirate ship, allowing you to spend an extraordinary time. The limited-edition rose floats are sure to look great on Instagram. (Female, 20s, Part-time worker)
●When you enter the dimly lit store, you'll find yourself surrounded by antiques. The breakfast and lunch menus are delicious, but the "float" is always a surprise. (Female, 50s, Civil Servant)
7. Famous Music Cafe Toki no Kairo (Kurashiki City)
[Famous Music Cafe: Corridor of Time]
Location: 1-16-22 Shimotsui , Kurashiki City
TEL: 070-5522-1622
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Wednesdays
Parking: Available
Famous Music Cafe Toki no Kairo Official Instagram
●Opening the shop door makes you feel like you're in another world, and the interior has been meticulously designed. Classical music is playing in the interior, and the hall and its seating area draw you in. The coffee served is carefully selected to go with Mozart, and there are several types of cakes, including the cheesecake, which is apparently homemade. The owner is also a friendly person, and you'll often see him chatting with customers when paying, even though there are many tourists there. The shop is also close to the Seto, and you can walk from the shop to the Azumaya Observation Deck, so I recommend it for the spectacular view from there as well. (Male, 40s, self-employed)
There's more! Recommended comments from Okayama residents
[ONSAYA COFFEE Hokancho Branch]
Location: 2-9-1 Kita Ward, Hokancho, Okayama City
ONSAYA COFFEE Official Website
● Hokancho itself is a shopping street with a slightly retro feel. Located within it is a coffee shop that roasts its own coffee beans. The seating area on the second floor is lined with mismatched antique sofas and tables, and jazz records recommended by the owner are playing. The Neapolitan and coffee are delicious, and the atmosphere is so comfortable that you'll find yourself staying there for a long time. (Female, office worker, 50s)
[Honky Tonk]
Address: 9-25 Nishifurumatsu Kita Ward, Okayama City
The interior of the shop has a retro Showa atmosphere. The coffee smells great and the cups are lovely. The cakes are also delicious. (Woman, 50s, Full-time housewife)
[Coffee House No. 2]
Address: 230-2 Mitsunakayama, Kita Nakayama , Okayama City
Coffee House Nibankan Official Instagram
The exterior roof is distinctive. It has a typical Showa Showa image. There is a retro car on display on the first floor. If you go up to the second floor, it's an even more wonderful space. It feels like being inside a storehouse. They also make their own coffee beans. The menu is simple, with items like chiffon cake and pizza toast, making it easy to order. (Woman, office worker, 50s)
[Cafe Mon Repos]
Location: 1-13-10 Kita Ward, Hokancho, Okayama City
Located close to Okayama Station, this coffee shop evokes a sense of nostalgia with its traditional curry and doria, siphon-brewed coffee, and classic tables and chairs. The owner maintains a good sense of distance with his customers, creating a relaxing atmosphere that brings back memories. (Female, 50s, office worker)
[Atomic Cafe]
Address: 1-1-10 Tsushima Kita Ward , Okayama City
I recommend Atomic Cafe, located near the west exit of Okayama Station and the general grounds! This retro coffee shop has been in business for many years, serving breakfast and lunch from 9am and open until 9pm! It's easy to get to, as there's a parking lot and you can access it by car, or you can even get there by bus, bicycle, or even on foot from the west exit of Okayama Station (female, civil servant, 20s).
[Chita]
Location: 1-13-19 Noda , Kita Ward, Okayama City
●It has a retro atmosphere. The breakfast set is large. Curry is also a popular menu item. (Male, office worker, 60s)
[Victoria Fujita Store]
Address: 1420-1 Fujita , Minami Ward, Okayama City
Victoria Fujita Store | Tabelog
●The breakfast menu is popular. You can enjoy a la mode and luxurious parfaits in a relaxed atmosphere. (30s/Female/Civil servant)
[c3e]
Address: 1791-8 Minami Ward, Okayama City
●This is a trendy night cafe these days, but everything about it, from the interior to the drinks and desserts, is retro. Even the cups and plates!!! There's even an old-fashioned TV set inside, which creates a great atmosphere! (20s/Female/Other)
[cafe kurumi]
Location: 2-15-7 Kita Ward, Hokancho, Okayama City
●It feels like I'm back at my grandma's house and it's very relaxing. The banana juice is delicious! (Male, 20s, college student)
[SlowSunLifeBase]
Address: 2-1-19 Kita Ward, Hokancho, Okayama City
SlowSunLifeBase Official Website
The entrance doors and fixed windows are latticed doors that evoke a nostalgic feeling, and the interior is mainly made of wood. Looking up at the ceiling, you can see the beams as they are. There are also old-fashioned manufacturer signs and tables that look like recycled drums, giving the cafe a handmade feel. Rather than being a typical old-fashioned coffee shop, it feels like a cafe that is conscious of nostalgia and a sense of relaxation. (Female, 50s, Part-time worker)
[Colombin]
Address: Sunlight Building 1F, 4-8-20 Oimatsucho, Kurashiki Kurashiki City
The daily lunch special is very filling and delicious. It's located next to Kurashiki Technical High School. The owners are a very nice couple. The parfaits are retro and you'll want to take photos. (40s/female/full-time housewife)
[Kurashiki Coffee House]
Address: 4-1 Honmachi , Kurashiki City
Kurashiki Coffee House Official Instagram
●This is a long-established coffee shop in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter that has been in business for over 50 years. It is the only shop in Okayama to be selected as one of Tabelog's top 100 coffee shops, and is loved by locals. The shop will be temporarily closed from December 2023 to the end of February 2024 for renovations to the courtyard and restrooms, but we are looking forward to its reopening in March. My favorite is the Mandheling ice cream, which is only available in the summer from July to September, but it is a shop I love and would like to visit all year round. (40s/Male/Office worker)
[El Greco]
Location: 1-1-11 Chuo, Kurashiki City
●A truly retro shop in Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter. The large wooden table in the Chuo has been there since the shop first opened. The stylish and relaxed atmosphere and aromatic coffee are a must-visit when you visit Kurashiki. The owner, Machiko, is also lovely. (Woman in her 60s, civil servant)
[Cafe K]
Address: 2-2-17 Achi , Kurashiki City
A coffee shop with a retro Showa atmosphere. (40s/Female/Freeter/Part-time worker)
[Cafe Ichibankan]
Address: 2nd floor, Yume Kurashiki Kurashiki, 1274-1 Sasaoki, Kurashiki City
The Neapolitan served on a hot plate is incredibly delicious! The atmosphere is like a Showa coffee shop, so relaxing! (40s/Male/Office worker)
[Sun Lemon]
Address: 5-1-1 Kojima , Kurashiki City
The large lemon and the window with the water flowing through it are impressive. The cream soda is cute. (30s/female/full-time housewife)
[Coffee Kura]
Address: 1-3-5 Kojima , Kurashiki City
You can drink coffee in an old storehouse. You can choose your favorite cup from a variety of options. (Woman, 60s, Full-time housewife)
[Le Monde Mizushima store]
Address: 3-9-8 Kanda , Kurashiki City
Le Monde Mizushima Branch | Tabelog
●There are a lot of customers during the morning hours. I often go there for lunch, but I like the relaxed atmosphere. (40s/female/office worker)
[Coffee House Mocha]
Address: 2-5-17 Chuo, Chuo Soja City
●The breakfast menu changes depending on the day and can be bread rolls or toast. The shop has a Showa retro atmosphere and a relaxed atmosphere, and is always full of locals. My favorite menu item is the ham sandwich! The sandwich is cut into a triangle, making it easy to eat, and I've been eating it since kindergarten. It's so delicious, I love it! (30s/Female/Other)
[Coffee and People]
Address: 796 Misu, Soja Soja City
Coffee and People Official Instagram
●First and foremost, the coffee is delicious! I think the beans are probably carefully selected by the owner, but the acidity and bitterness were really delicious! The retro atmosphere of the old house and the music made it taste even better. There are both table seats and Japanese-style tatami seating, so you can enjoy a cafe with an old-fashioned feel. The store also has a general goods sales corner and a gallery on the second floor, so it's a place you can enjoy more than just the coffee. (30s/female/office worker)
[Coffee House Kure]
Address: 1711-1 Okaya, Okaya Soja City
The log cabin interior has an exotic feel, and you can feel the warmth of the wood, creating a comfortable space with a natural feel. The waffles are decorated to look beautiful, and are quite voluminous. (40s/female/office worker)
[Fondant Miel]
Address: 2-22-25 Chuo Soja City
Fondant Miel Official Instagram
●The cafe has a retro feel right from the entrance. The lunch is delicious. (30s/Male/Office worker)
[Cafe Fujiwara]
Address: 1-15-25 Uno, Tamano City
Cafe Fujiwara Official Instagram
●The daily lunch special is amazing. It's cheap and delicious at just 600 yen. They have a kids' room and the kids' lunch is 300 yen. The desserts and take-out sandwiches are also appealing. (Female, 60s, office worker)
[Coffee School]
Address: 1324 Taki , Tamano City
Coffee School Official Instagram
●When you enter the store, you will hear calming music, and you will see atmospheric paintings and a grand piano. The staff are really kind and it is a very comfortable place. The cheesecake and chocolate cake are rich, and when paired with coffee, it fills your mouth with happiness. (30s/female/full-time housewife)
【captain】
Address: 173-1 Fukuda , Akaiwa City
Even if it's your first time, the interior of the restaurant has a nostalgic feel to it, and the menu is full of exciting dishes that have a homemade feel to them. (40s/female/office worker)
[Cafe Mura/Yu]
Address: 499-3 Setouchi City, Oku-cho, Setouchi City
●The atmosphere is homey and relaxing. I recommend the sandwiches and toast, but I remember the beef bowl being really delicious! (30s/Male/Office worker)
[Cafe de Sho]
Location: 349 Uramishinden , Asakuchi City, Asakuchi City
A traditional Western-style cafe located near Konko Station. (Male, office worker, 40s)
[Motohama Warehouse Roastery]
Address: 7440 Asakuchi City
Motohama Warehouse Roastery | Tabelog
●It's a place where you can relax in a calm atmosphere. (40s/Male/Office worker)
[Taisho Romantic Hall]
Address: 3049 Oda County, Yakage Town Yakage
Taisho Roman Museum Official Website
●A renovated old house from the early Showa period. It is a small, two-story wooden building with a single-gabled roof and an area of just over 66m², located in the Yakage shopping arcade, which has been designated as an Important Group of Traditional Buildings. The second floor is a coffee shop, and from the windows you can enjoy a relaxing view of the Oda River and Ranzan, making it a true hideaway for adults. (Male, 60s, Other)
[Shagri]
Location: 467-2 Shimohara, Hara , Takahashi Takahashi City
●This shop is open on weekends, taking advantage of the charm of a wooden building that used to be a beauty salon. It has a relaxed atmosphere, a wide variety of Toyotomi drinks, seasonal puddings and cakes, and a menu of baked goods that can also be taken out. I'm envious of the neighbors who come to relax after dinner. (Woman, 50s, Full-time housewife)
[Coffee Shop Arere]
Address: 796-11 Takao , Niimi City
●There are many different types of coffee cups lined up. (Male, office worker, 50s)
●The shop's exterior has a retro feel. When you enter, you'll be overwhelmed by the rows of cups lined up behind the counter. I recommend the cheesecake to go with your coffee. (40s/female/office worker)
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