[Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture] 3 popular recommended cafes

Cafe tour of Matsusaka

We will introduce you to a cafe in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture that will not only satisfy your appetite but also be a feast for the eyes.

①Cafe Macaroni

If you want to take photos of stylish Japanese cafes, this is the place for you. "Kissa Macaroni" is a cafe that is extremely popular among cafe lovers.

Once you climb the stairs and enter the shop, you'll find a stylish, retro space that's a world apart! It's a stark contrast to the exterior. The lighting, sofas, and wall colors are all very stylish.

Just as you are overwhelmed by the wonderful, otherworldly space, a parfait arrives. It is a very cute parfait. This is a "Parfait to Make You Happier." If you eat such a cute parfait in this wonderful space, don't you think you will instantly become happy?

▲Parfait for greater happiness (half)

The "Favorite Parfait This Winter," available only from December to April, has been an ardent favorite among macaroni fans since the cafe first opened.

Cafe Macaroni was opened by the owner, Mr. Okuno, when he was 23 years old. Since then, two sister stores, Parlor Okuno and Hotel Adriana, have opened. All three stores are popular and are posted about daily on social media. The concept is a store that comes out of a storybook. Inside the store, books selected by Mr. Okuno are lined up and soothing music is playing.

▲ Chestnut Castille (limited time only)

▲Frozen Apollo

Cafe Macaroni is filled with the owner's favorite world. If you're feeling down, come and try their "Parfait to Make You Happier" and become happier.

② Cafe Terrace

This is Cafe Terrace, a retro café that opened about 50 years ago. Originally, most customers were regulars, but with the recent boom in coffee shops, groups of young people have also started to visit.

This time, we will introduce two coffee shop staples: cream soda and parfait.

▲Cream soda is characterized by its green color. This photo was taken by a cute, retro stained-glass window.

▲A fruit parfait with a nostalgic, old-fashioned taste

The cream soda is 400 yen and the fruit parfait is 500 yen.

Lunch is also available, and the most popular dishes are the ginger pork set meal, the yakisoba set meal, and the hamburger steak set meal. It's nice that you can eat these for around 700 yen. Some generations find the retro atmosphere "nostalgic," while the younger generation finds it "new." This is a long-established coffee shop that connects the Showa era atmosphere to the next generation. I hope it will continue to be in Matsusaka forever.

③ Turnip Night

Kabukuno Nikai is located on the second floor of a three-story building. After climbing the stairs and opening the door, you'll find an open space filled with sunlight.

▲Store manager Oguro-san

There is a small bookshelf inside the store, which contains books selected by Kabukuno Nikai representative and calligrapher Junichi Ito, and the store manager Hirona.

▲The "Onigiri Set" has arrived at your table. The onigiri cooked in dashi broth, which went on sale in September, has become a hot topic.

This is a rice ball that you can enjoy simply with the dashi soup. You can enjoy it slowly at the cafe, or take it out and eat it. After the meal, enjoy a cup of coffee made with dark roasted coffee beans.

A wonderful cafe where you can take a relaxing break has opened in Matsusaka.

If you want to relax, try Kabukuno Nikai.

Grab your camera and head to a cafe in Matsusaka!

Cafes in Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, range from good old coffee shops to stylish cafes where you can feel the personality and warmth of the owner. Why not enjoy a little time at a cafe, not just at the tourist spots?

[Interview date]

October 3, 2023

*Menu contents and prices are subject to change.

[Interview cooperation]

Cafe Macaroni : 23-6 Chayocho, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, Japan Tel: 0598-68-9138

Cafe Terrace: 152-3 Arakicho, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture Tel: 0598-51-2124

Kabukuno Nikai : 2F, 1857-4 Nakamachi, Matsusaka City, Mie Prefecture, tel: 050-3155-0303