Recommended by locals! 7 retro coffee shops in Okayama Prefecture
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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!
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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Chuo of Western Japan, and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It is conveniently located halfway between famous tourist spots such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, and is also the gateway to Shikoku via the Great Seto Bridge. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Kingdom," and the fruits that grow in the warm climate of the Seto Inland Sea and sunshine are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-famous tourist spots such as Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which are renowned for their history, culture, and art!
1. Oda Coffee Shop (Okayama City)
[Oda Coffee Shop]
Address: Kita Ward Okayama Building B1F, 1-9-40 Nakayamashita, Kita- Okayama City
TEL: 086-233-3568
Business hours: 7:30-19:00
Closed: 2nd and 4th Sundays
Parking: None
●Because it is located on the first basement floor of a building, there are not many people passing by and you can spend the whole day in a calm atmosphere. The seasonal strawberry shortcake is also very delicious, and the sweet cake goes perfectly with the carefully roasted, flavorful coffee. I wanted to introduce this shop to as many people as possible so that they could learn about its greatness. (20s/Female/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 price, the history. (40s/male/office worker)
●This is a long-established coffee shop on Holland Street. The hexagonal table in the middle of the shop, the bold chandelier, the stylish lighting, and other things give it a retro yet innovative feel. I recommend the omelet rice with demi-glace sauce. (40s/female/office worker)
3. Monado Coffee Shop (Okayama City)
[Monato Coffee Shop]
Location: 2nd floor, Seno Building, 2-7-23 Omotemachi, Kita-ku , Kita Ward Okayama City
Business hours: 11:00-21:00 (last order 20:30)
Closed: Irregular holidays (announced on official Instagram)
Parking: None
Monado Coffee Shop Official Instagram
●The interior of the shop has a calming atmosphere, with not only the furnishings but also the coffee cups 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 Kita Ward, Kita Ward, Okayama Okayama City
TEL: 086-233-5834
Business hours: 9:00-20:00
Closed: Mondays
Parking: None
Bianco | Omotemachi Shopping District Website
●The neon sign and food samples are retro and cute. Perfect pasta for lunch, retro cute parfait, delicious coffee and cake set. 1st floor is non-smoking, 2nd floor is smoking. (30s/female/part-time worker)
●A unique space that is sophisticated yet relaxing. (20s/office worker)
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 20:00), Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 8:00-15:00 (last orders 14:00)
Closed: Mondays
Parking: Available
●When you step inside from the castle-like exterior, you'll feel like you're in a traditional Showa-era coffee shop. The dim lighting creates a very calming atmosphere. It seems that the shop was started because of the manager's love of coffee, and there are many types of coffee, including straight and blended. In addition, the food menu is extensive 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 an old-fashioned coffee shop with sofa seats, a wide variety of menu items, and the tables, chairs, and lighting are all retro. The staff are nice and it has a great atmosphere. (30s/female/office worker)
6. Western Beggar (Kurashiki City)
[Western beggar]
Address: 12-27 Mizushima Nishieicho , Kurashiki City
TEL: 086-445-1777
Business hours: 7:30-16:00
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
Parking: Available
●You can spend an extraordinary time in an atmosphere reminiscent of a Western pirate ship. The limited edition rose float is sure to look great on Instagram. (20s/Female/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 "floats" are always amazing. (50s/female/civil servant)
7. Famous Music Cafe Toki no Kairo (Kurashiki City)
[Famous Music Cafe: Corridor of Time]
Location: 1-16-22 Shimotsuidanoura, Kurashiki City
TEL: 070-5522-1622
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Closed: Wednesday
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 carefully designed. Classical music is playing inside the shop, and the hall and its seating area draw you in. They serve carefully selected varieties of coffee that go well with Mozart, and they have several types of cakes, including the cheesecake, which is apparently homemade. The owner is also very friendly, and you'll often see him chatting with customers when paying the bill, even though there are many tourists around. The shop is located close to the Great Seto Bridge, and you can walk to the Azumaya Observatory from the shop, so I recommend it for the spectacular view from there as well. (40s/Male/Self-employed)
There's more! Comments from Okayama residents
[ONSAYA COFFEE Hokancho Main 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. There is a coffee roaster in the area. The seating on the second floor is lined with mismatched antique sofas and tables, and the owner's recommended jazz records 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. (50s/female/office worker)
[Honky Tonk]
Location: 9-25 Nishikomatsu Kita Ward, Okayama City
●The interior of the store has a retro Showa-era atmosphere. The coffee smells great and the cups are lovely. The cakes are also delicious. (50s/female/housewife)
[Coffee House No. 2]
Address: 230-2 Mitsunakayama , Kita Ward Okayama City
Coffee House Nibankan Official Instagram
●The exterior roof is distinctive. It has a typical Showa retro image. There is a retro car display on the first floor. If you go up to the second floor, it's an even nicer space. It feels like inside a storehouse. They also make their own coffee beans. The menu is ordinary, such as chiffon cake and pizza toast, so it's easy to order. (50s/female/office worker)
[Cafe Mon Repos]
Location: 1-13-10 Kita Ward, Hokancho Okayama City
●Located close to Okayama Station, this coffee shop has a nostalgic feel to it, with old-fashioned curry and doria, siphon-brewed coffee, and classic tables and chairs. The owner also provides friendly service, and the atmosphere is relaxing and nostalgic. (50s/female/office worker)
[Atomic Cafe]
Address: 1-1-10 Kita Ward , Okayama City
●I recommend Atomic Cafe, located near the west exit of Okayama Station and the general grounds! It's a retro coffee shop that has been in business for many years, and is open from 9am for breakfast and lunch, and until 9pm in the evening! There is a parking lot, so you can access it by car, and you can also get there by bus, bicycle, or even on foot if you put in a bit of effort, so it's easy to get to. (20s/female/civil servant)
[Chita]
Location: 1-13-19 Noda, Kita- Kita Ward Okayama City
●It has a retro atmosphere. The breakfast set is large. Curry is also a popular menu item. (60s/male/office worker)
[Victoria Fujita Store]
Address: 1420-1 Fujita, Minami-ku, 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 Fujita, Minami-ku, Okayama City
●It's a popular night cafe these days, but everything about it is retro, from the interior to the drinks and desserts. Even the cups and plates!!! There's even an old TV set inside, and the atmosphere is great! (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 door and fixed windows are latticed doors that evoke a nostalgic feeling, and the interior is mainly made of wood. If you look up at the ceiling, you can see the beams. There's also a handmade feel to the place, with manufacturer signs that evoke the old days and tables that look like recycled drums. Rather than 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)
[Colomban]
Address: 1F Sunlight Building, 4-8-20 Kurashiki City
●The daily lunch is very filling and delicious. It's next to Kurashiki Technical High School. The owners are a very nice couple. The parfaits are retro and make you want to take photos. (40s/female/housewife)
[Kurashiki Coffee House]
Address: 4-1 Honmachi , Kurashiki City
Kurashiki Coffee House Official Instagram
●This is a long-established coffee shop located 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, relaxed atmosphere and aromatic coffee. It's a must-visit place when you go to Kurashiki. The owner, Machiko-san, is also lovely. (60s/female/civil servant)
[Cafe K]
Address: 2-2-17 Achi, Kurashiki City
●A coffee shop with a Showa retro atmosphere. (40s/female/freelance/part-time worker)
[Cafe Ichibankan]
Address: 2nd floor, Yume Town Kurashiki, 1274-1 Sasaoki , Kurashiki City
●The Neapolitan served on a hot plate is incredibly delicious! The atmosphere is like a Showa-era coffee shop, so it's very relaxing! (40s/male/office worker)
[Sun Lemon]
Address: 5-1-1 Kojima, Kurashiki City
●The big lemon and the window with the water flowing through it are impressive. The cream soda is cute. (30s/female/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 in her 60s/Full-time housewife)
[Le Monde Mizushima store]
Address: 3-9-8 Kanda , Kurashiki City
Le Monde Mizushima store | Tabelog
●There are a lot of customers from the morning onwards. I often go 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 the interior is a relaxed space, so it's always full of locals. My favorite menu item is the ham sandwich! The sandwich is cut into a triangle shape, so it's 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 Soja City
Coffee and People Official Instagram
●First of all, the coffee is delicious! I think the beans are probably carefully selected by the owner, and the sour and bitter taste was really delicious! The retro atmosphere of the old house and the music ambience made it taste even better. There are both table seats and Japanese-style tatami seating, so you can enjoy a cafe with a traditional Japanese 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 Charanko]
Address: 1711-1 Soja City
Coffee House Charankou | Tabelog
The log cabin interior has an exotic feel, with the warmth of wood and a natural atmosphere that creates a comfortable space. The waffles are decorated to be enjoyed visually, and are quite voluminous. (40s/female/office worker)
[Fondant Miel]
Address: 2-22-25 Chuo, 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 great. It's cheap and delicious at 600 yen. There is a kids' room and the kids' lunch is 300 yen. The desserts and take-out sandwiches are also very appealing. (60s/female/office worker)
[Coffee School]
Address: 1324 Taki , Tamano City
Coffee School Official Instagram
●When you enter the shop, you will hear calming music, and 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 combined with the coffee, it fills your mouth with happiness. (30s/female/housewife)
【captain】
Address: 173-1 Fukuda , Akaiwa City
●Even if it's your first time here, the interior 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/Yuu]
Address: 499-3 Setouchi City, Oku-cho, Setouchi City
●It has a homey, relaxing atmosphere. I recommend the sandwiches and toast, but I remember the beef bowl was really delicious! (30s/male/office worker)
[Cafe de Sho]
Location: 349 Urami Shinden, Konko-cho, Asakuchi City
●A traditional Western-style coffee shop located near Konko Station. (40s/male/office worker)
[Motohama Warehouse Roastery]
Address: 7440 Yorishimacho, Asakuchi City
Motohama Warehouse Roastery | Tabelog
●A place where you can relax in a calm atmosphere. (40s/male/office worker)
[Taisho Romantic Museum]
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 wooden two-story building with a single gabled roof of about 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 leisurely view the flow of the Oda River and Arashiyama, making it a perfect hideaway for adults. (60s/Male/Other)
[Shagri]
Location: 467-2 Takahashi City, Nariwa-cho, Takahashi City
●The shop is open on weekends, taking advantage of the wooden building that used to be a beauty salon. It has a relaxed atmosphere, a wide variety of delicious drinks, seasonal puddings and cakes, and a menu of baked goods that can be taken out. I'm envious of the neighbors who come to relax after dinner. (50s/female/housewife)
[Coffee House Arere]
Address: 796-11 Takao , Niimi City
●There are many different types of coffee cups lined up. (Male, 50s, office worker)
●The exterior of the shop has a retro feel to it. When you enter the shop, 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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Okayama Prefecture is located in the Chuo of Western Japan, and is known as the "Land of Sunshine" due to its warm climate and little rain throughout the year. It is conveniently located halfway between famous tourist spots such as Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima, and is also the gateway to Shikoku via the Great Seto Bridge. Okayama is also known as the "Fruit Kingdom," and the fruits that grow in the warm climate of the Seto Inland Sea and sunshine are of the highest quality in terms of sweetness, aroma, and flavor. You can enjoy seasonal fruits such as white peaches, Muscat grapes, and Pione grapes! Okayama is also home to world-famous tourist spots such as Okayama Castle, Okayama Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three most famous gardens, and Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which are renowned for their history, culture, and art!
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