[Saitama Prefecture] Want to visit a stylish cafe! 19 picks by popular area, including Kawagoe

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Pocoritto is a stylish cafe in Saitama, about a 2-minute walk from JR Musashi-Urawa Station, and it is also popular for its hideaway feel.

Inside, there is an airy atrium that gives the space an open feel, creating a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind. On nice days, terrace seating is also available.

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At lunchtime, they offer a lineup of Homemade dishes made with carefully selected ingredients.

The "Chicken Over Rice" lets you enjoy the harmony of tender, juicy chicken with a refreshing white sauce and chili sauce.

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The dessert menu features pies and cakes made with traditional American recipes.

The "Seasonal Apple Pie" changes the apple variety and flavor with each season. It also pairs perfectly with the coffee brewed on the espresso machine.

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WIRED KITCHEN Urawa Parco Ten is a cafe right by Urawa Station, loved for its convenient location and stylish, open space.

Inside, there are table seats and sofa seats, so you can choose what works best for the occasion. It also has free Wi-Fi, which makes it a great spot for meeting up.

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The "chicken over rice" is topped with plenty of rich demi-glace sauce and cheese over rice and mildly spicy chicken.

Since it is served on a Teppan-yaki plate, it stays hot until the last bite and is said to be delicious all the way through.

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The “Purin Affogato” on the dessert menu comes with vanilla ice cream and fresh cream on top of the purin (pudding), with nuts and espresso adding a nice accent.

A set with a drink such as “coffee” or “natural ginger” is recommended.

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"Cinagro Organic Salad & Cafe Sogo Omiya Ten" is an Italian cafe popular for dishes made with vegetables sourced from organic contract farmers in Saitama Prefecture.

During the day, natural light pours in through the large windows, and reviews say the space feels relaxing and comfortable.

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The limited-quantity "South Indian Style Chicken Curry" is said to be made in the image of a curry from Kerala, India.

The curry sauce is known for being pleasantly spicy, with a tasty flavor that lets you taste the coconut milk.

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The "CINAGRO Select Sweets Plate" is a popular tea-time menu item that comes as a set with sweets and a drink.

The "organic almond and Camargue salt caramel muffin" has almond texture in the muffin batter that adds a nice accent.

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THE PUBLIC COFFEE is a popular cafe in Saitama, Saitama Prefecture, known for its stylish atmosphere.

Inside, there are 57 seats in total from the basement level to the second floor, and people also like the wide range of seating options, from sofa seats to high chair seats, that you can choose based on the occasion. On the first floor, there are seats with charging outlets and Wi-Fi.

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The "Miwaku no Taberu Hoseki (Enchanting Edible Jewel)" is a parfait made with seasonal fruits, and people also love its beautiful look.

The spring to early summer limited "Shiratama Strawberry Matcha Parfait" is said to be a sweet that lets you enjoy something like a strawberry tart and a matcha parfait at the same time.

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At lunchtime, the "hot sandwiches" made with plenty of vegetables are popular.

The "Ham, Egg, and Cheese Hot Sandwich" is said to have a great balance of fillings, melted cheddar cheese, and crisp lettuce.

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"Orutanatibu Raunji" is a stylish cafe dining spot about a 5-minute walk from the east exit of JR Omiya Station.

Inside, the space feels warm and inviting, with plenty of wood throughout.
It often fills up, especially around lunchtime, so booking ahead is recommended.

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At lunchtime, the daily lunch special and one-plate menus featuring yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) and ethnic dishes are popular.

The "gapao rice (Thai basil minced meat over rice)" is said to whet the appetite with the aroma of basil, and the minced meat is packed with good flavor, making it so tasty you can keep eating.

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The dessert menu is available with a one-drink order.

The "Choco Brownie Berry Parfait" lets you enjoy the sweet-tart flavor of berries in harmony with chocolate.

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Cafe de la Fete is a cafe in a quiet residential neighborhood of Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture, and its hideaway location has also made it a popular topic of conversation, with galette said to be especially good.

Inside, the space is designed to evoke a house in northern France, with a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind.

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The "Galette Bacon" has a nice balance of house made bacon, egg, and the other ingredients, while the pickles on top add just the right accent.

You can also enjoy it as a set with the daily soup, salad, and coffee or tea.

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For dining with a small group, the "Brittany Table Course" is also recommended.

You can choose from several kinds of galettes, and after the meal, you can also enjoy a daily dessert such as the "Framboise Chocolate Cake."

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Chun Shui Tang Lumine Omiya Ten is a Taiwan born cafe on the 2nd floor of “Omiya Lumine 1,” directly connected to Omiya Station, and is popular for its Taiwanese food and drinks made with high quality tea leaves.

The interior is spacious and has a relaxed feel that makes it easy to spend time here at a leisurely pace. There are also seats that are easy to use when visiting alone.

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The "Taiwan Enjoyment Set" during Breakfast lets you choose 2 mini-size dishes from the popular menu.

The "Authentic Nikuman (steamed meat bun)" is packed with plenty of juicy filling inside its soft, fluffy dough. You can also change up the flavor with the black vinegar sauce served on the side.

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The "Taiwan Yincha Course" is a plan where you can enjoy authentic dim sum and drinks.

The steamer basket comes with seven kinds of dishes, including "Taiwan castella sponge cake" and "Taiwan-fu chimaki (Taiwanese style sticky rice dumpling)." For drinks, you can choose from more than 50 kinds of blended teas.

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VANITOY BAGEL Kurazukuri Honten is a popular cafe known for its tasty bagels made with carefully selected ingredients.

This cafe is also close to Toki no Kane (Time Bell Tower), one of Kawagoe's sightseeing spots, and the cafe space has seats overlooking the town's kurazukuri (traditional warehouse-style) streetscape, making it a great place to take a break while exploring Kawagoe.

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The popular bagels come in a lineup of about 30 varieties, from standard favorites to local limited editions.

The Kawagoe-limited "Imoan + Cream Cheese" features white bean paste made with sweet potatoes, a local specialty of Kawagoe, and cheese inside a pumpkin-kneaded bagel.

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The "Quiche and Bagel Set" comes on a one-plate dish with a choice of bagel, quiche, mini dessert, and more.

The "Spinach and Bacon Cheese" bagel is said to offer a chewy bagel and a nice harmony with the fillings.

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Cafe & Dining Bar Kingyotei is a cafe with a "goldfish" theme, created by renovating a historic kura (traditional warehouse) in Kawagoe.

The interior is done in a retro style, and reviews also say the relaxed atmosphere makes it a nice place to unwind. On sunny days, the terrace seats are also recommended.

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The “kingyobachi (goldfish bowl) soda” is a drink that people are talking about because the goldfish bowl shaped glass is so cute.

It comes in about 10 flavors, including “Blue Hawaii” and “grape,” and they can also make it without carbonation.

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The "Bae Set" is a popular menu item that combines a kingyobachi soda (goldfish bowl soda) with kingyo-yaki (goldfish-shaped cakes), and it is said to be fun to look at as well.

The "Momoiro kingyo-yaki" is filled with plenty of smooth red bean paste and roasted sweet potato inside a batter made with tapioca flour.

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Located in a residential area of Kawagoe, @FARM Cafe is a stylish cafe popular for its dishes and sweets made with ingredients from Saitama Prefecture.

Inside, guests can use power outlets and Wi-Fi, and the atmosphere makes it easy to stop by for a break during a drive.

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The "Fresh Tomato Margherita Pizza" has a great balance of fresh tomato, cheese, and crust, making it really delicious.

At lunchtime, set options that come with salad or a drink are also popular.

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Besides its meal dishes, which are said to be very good, the sweets made with seasonal vegetables and fruits and served with artistic assortment are also popular.

The autumn "Yakiimo Parfait" is made with Silk Sweet sweet potatoes from Kawagoe City, and is said to offer an elegant sweetness.

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CAFE ANDON is a cafe surrounded by nature, located within the grounds of Senba Toshogu Jinja (Senba Toshogu Shrine), one of Kawagoe City, Saitama Prefecture’s nationally designated Important Cultural Properties.

The interior is finished with solid wood, creating a nice relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind.

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The "Andon Chicken Curry" is slowly simmered for 10 hours and is said to be delicious, with the sweetness of the onions and the rich flavor of the chicken coming through.

The ingredients, including the rice and eggs, are carefully sourced from local production regions.

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The “ichijiku (fig) to prune no carrot cake” is a sweet treat made with five kinds of spices and is known for its rich aroma.

Why not order it as a set with today’s coffee, tea, or a soft drink and enjoy a relaxing tea time?

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Cafe Mame Usagi, about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of Shin-Tokorozawa Station in Saitama Prefecture, is a cafe known for its yakuzen curry (medicinal herb curry).

The interior has a stylish wood-toned feel, and from the terrace seats, you can also enjoy the view of the park right in front.

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The "yakuzen curry (medicinal herb curry)" comes in two types: "Red," made with vegetable stock, shio koji (salt-marinated rice malt), aka miso (red miso), and other fermented ingredients, and "Black," with the sweetness of brown sugar and onions plus a spicy kick.

If you cannot decide, the recommended choice is the "Combination," which lets you enjoy both.

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The "Lunch Set" lets you pair your favorite curry with either a drink or sweets. For an additional charge, you can add both.

The freshly baked waffles are said to have a crispy yet chewy texture. They are especially good with cold vanilla ice cream.

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Wa Cafe Tsumugi Emiterrace Tokorozawa Ten is a cafe known for its stylish space with Japanese style motifs and colors, and for its tasty Japanese style meals and sweets.

The spacious interior has various types of seating, including tables and tatami zashiki (tatami floored seating) areas, making it easy for both solo visitors and families to relax and unwind.

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The "Chicken Ooba (perilla) Tartare Nanban" has an original tartar sauce that brings out the good flavor of the juicy chicken.

The ooba topping is said to add a perfect accent.

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The summer-only kakigori (shaved ice) is made with natural water from one of Japan’s leading granite regions, surrounded by the Central Alps and Southern Alps.

The “Momo to Shinshu Kogen Milk” has peach tucked under the cream. Topped with colorful arare (rice crackers) as well, this sweet treat is fun to look at too.

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ESPRESSO D WORKS Tokorozawa Ten is a cafe attached to One Hundred Bakery, located near Tokorozawa Prope Shopping Street in Saitama Prefecture.

The interior is spacious and has a relaxed atmosphere where you can unwind. On nice days, you can also use the terrace seats.

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The "Cheese Demi-Glace Omurice" is said to be a perfect harmony of a soft, melt-in-your-mouth omelet and a rich demi-glace sauce.

At lunchtime, you can enjoy it as a set with salad, bread, and a drink.

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At dinnertime, they offer a plan with All you can eat bread, including One Hundred's shokupan (Japanese milk bread), with up to 8 kinds available.

The bread is good even on its own, and you can also enjoy it with olive oil or cream cheese sauce.

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Nordics is a Scandinavian themed cafe inside Metsa Village, located by Miyazawako (Lake Miyazawa) in Saitama Prefecture.

The interior is done in a Finland inspired style, and they also use tableware from Scandinavian brands.

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The "spice curry" is a carefully crafted plate dish made with sauteed onions and tomatoes, with mango as a hidden touch.

The aroma of the spices whets the appetite, and it offers a deep, layered flavor.

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The “Double Cheese Black Dog” is a popular menu item made with bamboo charcoal dog bread that is crisp on the outside and chewy inside.

You can choose the fillings from options like “Spicy Chili” and “lettuce.”

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Flower Cafe BLOOMY'S is a cafe attached to a flower shop in Kawaguchi, Saitama.

The stylish interior, surrounded by flowers and greenery, has high ceilings and an open, airy feel, and on nice days, sitting out on the terrace is also recommended.

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The lunch menu's popular Roast Beef Plate is served with red wine sauce and seiyo-wasabi (horseradish) soy sauce.

For an additional charge, you can add extra meat and top it with cheese or a poached egg.

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The "Seasonal Waffles" are a popular plate that looks as good as it tastes, made for seasonal events with ingredients the chef has Specially selected.

Reviews also said that the "Halloween Waffle" is great for the way its crisp and fluffy waffle pairs in harmony with pumpkin cream and whipped cream.

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Alister is a cafe on the second floor of Koshigaya Twin City A City, about a 1-minute walk from the east exit of Koshigaya Station.

It offers free Wi-Fi and power outlets, making it easy to use for a wide range of occasions, including meeting up with people.

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The lunch menu's chicken nanban features chicken tatsuta (Japanese-style fried chicken) that is fried slowly and carefully, and it is said to be delicious with a great balance of sweet vinegar sauce and tartar sauce.

For the set, you can choose from three kinds of soup, including "today's warm homemade soup."

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The "Cheese Omelet Curry" has five kinds of beans and gogoku-gohan (five grain rice) inside a soft and creamy omelet.

Reviews also said that the nicely spiced curry roux, with mild and rich cheese as an accent, makes it addictively good!

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Ichirin Coffee is a cafe in Ageo, Saitama, known for its house-roasted coffee brewed by hand drip.

Inside, some seats come with free Wi-Fi and power outlets, and the calm atmosphere also makes it a nice place to relax.

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The “Original House Blend” is well balanced, and they say you can enjoy the fresh taste of mocha.

During Breakfast time, you can add toast menu items such as “tamago toast (egg toast)” for an extra charge.

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The "soft and creamy Omurice" is said to be a great dish, with an amazing harmony between the softly set egg Omurice and the demi-glace sauce.

At lunchtime, you can also enjoy it as a set with a drink and a mini dessert.

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Cafe BAMBI is a cafe in Kumagaya, Saitama, with a pop art painted exterior that catches the eye.

There are easy-to-use counter seats for solo visitors, as well as table seating.

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The “Choco Mint Parfait” has a great balance of refreshing mint and chocolate, making it wonderfully addictive.

The glass also contains cornflakes, brownie, and cherry, so it is fun to eat.

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The "Kara-age Plate" features chicken marinated in a special salt sauce and finished with a double-frying method.

When eaten as is, the skin is crispy and the inside is juicy. You can also add an accent with tartar sauce.