Stylish cafes in Hiroshima Prefecture to stop by while sightseeing! 16 picks mainly in Hiroshima City

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Shamoni Mont Blanc Honten is a cafe full of retro charm, located in Ebisu-dori Shotengai (Ebisu-dori shopping street), about a 3-minute walk from Ebisucho Station.

In the calm interior inspired by a European mountain lodge, you can enjoy old-fashioned sweets.

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The “Purin a la Mode (custard pudding parfait)” is the shop’s signature parfait, made from the same recipe they have used since the day they opened.

The firm pudding and the cool ice cream feel pleasantly refreshing, making it a simple dessert that you never get tired of.

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Breakfast comes with toast, salad, a boiled egg, miso soup, and coffee or tea.

The toast is nicely browned and fragrant, with a crisp texture that tastes great. It is also very filling, and the flavor is said to be spot on.

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Kissa Saeki, about a 1-minute walk from Kamiyacho-higashi Station, is a cafe that offers health-conscious menu items such as vegan dishes and gluten-free sweets.

The clean and calm interior also comes with a multipurpose room where meetings and seminars can be held.

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A popular vegan menu item is the gluten-free "Lens Mame Hamburger Steak" made with chickpeas.

They use vegetables grown with organic farming methods that do not rely on synthetic chemical pesticides or chemical fertilizers. It is a place where anyone can enjoy a meal with peace of mind.

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All the sweets they offer are gluten-free and made without wheat flour. They also have vegan menu items made without eggs or dairy products.

The "Vegan Scone" is served warm. Adding raspberry sauce brings out its gentle sweetness, according to reviews.

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Located about a 1-minute walk from Hiroden Miyajima Line Shoko Center Iriguchi Station, Cafe Celluloid is a cafe known for its carefully prepared dishes and authentic Homemade sweets.

The cafe has large sofa seating inside, so it is easy to visit even with children.

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The menu offers a wide selection, including pasta, meat dishes, and fish dishes.

At Cafe Celluloid, the one plate comes with the main fried white fish, salad, bread, and onion soup. The freshly fried crispy white fish is said to pair perfectly with the tartar sauce.

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In the display case by the entrance, a long lineup of carefully made sweets is on show.

The Kogashi Caramel no Noko Cheese Cake (rich cheesecake with browned caramel), generously topped with caramel, is said to have a rich cheese flavor and taste great.

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Cusco Cafe is a cafe on the first floor of Ogawa Building, about a 5-minute walk from Hiroden Hatchobori Station, where you can enjoy authentic Spanish and South American cuisine in a lively South American-style setting.

The atmosphere makes you feel as if you were traveling abroad.

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The lunch menu comes with salad, soup, and a drink bar. The menu changes daily.

The "Valencia-style paella" is seasoned rice packed with shrimp and squid. It is said to be filling and tasty.

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The "Special Spicy Nachos" are made from corn flour.

The spicy kick of jalapeño goes well with the beef, avocado, and cheese, and the crunchy texture of the loudly crisp nachos makes them fun to eat.

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SOL cafe is a cafe dining spot serving Kankoku sutairu (Korean-style) food, conveniently located about a 1-minute walk from Takasu Station on the Hiroshima Dentetsu Miyajima Line.

The interior, decorated with dried flowers, has a stylish and refined feel, and the spacious seating makes it a relaxing place to spend time.

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They offer an extensive cafe menu, and the roast beef is especially popular.

The roast beef comes in a hearty portion and is said to be very satisfying. The salad, soup, and side dishes are also said to be of a high standard.

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The "Kankoku-fu (Korean-style) seolleongtang (Korean ox bone soup) carbonara" is a pasta dish based on seolleongtang, a traditional Korean ox bone soup.

Mixing it with egg yolk makes it creamy and richer, creating a whole new kind of flavor.

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A cafe where you can enjoy daily lunch specials and sweets in a retro space. It is located on the 7th floor of Aqua Hiroshima Center Gai.

Inside the clean and comfortable space, there are also sofa seats where you can relax at your own pace.

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Among the authentic yoshoku (Japanese-style Western food) menu items, the "Omurice" is especially popular. You can choose either ketchup or tomato sauce.

It is said to have a simple flavor, with the butter's sweetness, saltiness, and richness blending into the tartness of the ketchup.

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The original parfaits, a house specialty since the shop first opened, are available in a lineup of 30〜50 varieties at all times.

The “Ichigo Parfait (Strawberry Parfait)” comes loaded with fresh strawberries. With ice cream, soft serve, yogurt, and cake, it is said to have a mix that keeps every bite interesting to the very end.

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This is a cafe serving authentic matcha sweets run by an ocha (tea) specialty shop. In its stylish and open space, you can enjoy matcha sweets to your heart’s content.

It is located on Heiwa Odori, a 3-minute walk from Funairimachi Station on the Hiroshima Dentetsu line.

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Their matcha sweets use plenty of Special high-grade matcha from Uji, Kyoto Prefecture.

The “Matcha Cream Warabi-mochi (bracken starch dumpling)” is very filling because it comes topped with ice cream. The smooth warabi-mochi and matcha are said to go perfectly together.

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The most popular menu item is the "2025 Cha no Wa pafe (parfait) ~Premium~," packed with carefully selected matcha (green tea).

With layers of different matcha flavors stacked one over another, this is said to be an irresistible parfait for matcha lovers.

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The Victorian Cafe & Cakes is a Melbourne-style cafe in a renovated kominka (traditional Japanese house), about a 3-minute walk from the Faubourg Uokiribashi bus stop. It serves simple, tasty food with a focus on Homemade quality.

The stylish and calm interior has comfortable table seating where you can relax.

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The "Big Breakfast" is a Melbourne-style Breakfast.

The one-plate dish comes with toast, bacon, salad, hash browns, and gourmet sausages. It is filling and said to make you feel happy from the start of the day.

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If you order the lunch menu as a set, it comes with soup, a mini salad, a drink, and an authentic homemade dessert.

Not only the food but also the desserts are said to be high quality.

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SUZU CAFE Hiroshima is a café in a great location, about a 1-minute walk from the Shinkansen Exit of Hiroshima Station, with Italian food and sweets as its main focus.

The spacious interior features stylish antique sofas set out with plenty of room between them.

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The "Rich Burnt Caramel Cheesecake" has been the Most Popular dessert since the restaurant first opened.

It is generously topped with caramel sauce, and the smooth richness of the cheese and the toasty aroma of slightly bitter burnt caramel spread across the palate.

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Available only at lunchtime, they offer a lunch course that lets you enjoy everything from the main dish to dessert.

The main Hamburger Steak comes with plenty of cheese sauce. It is said to be more filling than it looks.

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RELAYPOINT 616 is a cafe about a 2-minute walk from Kanayamacho Station on the Hiroshima Dentetsu tram line.

The concrete walls and floors give the interior a striking, chic feel. There is counter seating, so it is easy to stop by even on your own.

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The house-made Basque cheesecake is a popular dessert item.

The surface is nicely charred, while the inside is said to be smooth and creamy like fresh cream. It is not too heavy, so it is easy to enjoy even after a meal.

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The "gateau chocolat" is said to have a moist, rich texture, with a full bittersweet chocolate flavor.

Its smooth texture, almost melting away in your mouth, leaves a strong impression, and it is said to have a grown-up taste that is not too sweet.

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Shizenshoku cafe&bar Yurari is a cafe and bar about a 5-minute walk from Takanobashi Station, where you can enjoy dishes made with additive-free, chemical-free ingredients.

The interior has a warm feel with wood tones as the main theme, accented by soothing shades of blue.

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The dishes use vegetables grown with shizen noho (natural farming) and organic methods, as well as meat from animals raised without medication in environments close to their natural habitat.

The “shizen hobo Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black Wagyu) and Anshin-buta (Anshin pork) blended Hamburger Steak” is said to feature a tomato-based demi-glace sauce richly infused with the flavor of the meat juices.

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The "gateau chocolat" uses organic chocolate, grass-fed butter, eggs from Akikawa Bokuen, organically grown rice, and organic sugar.

It has received highly rated reviews saying you can enjoy it with peace of mind.

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MAUNAKEA is a Hawaiian dining cafe known for its relaxing mood, where you can take your time and enjoy cafe time.

Inside, the POP illustrations on the walls catch your eye, and with both counter and table seating, it works well for a range of occasions.

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The No. 1 popular menu item is the “Mauna Kea Burger Plate.”

This hamburger, made with a 180g coarsely ground patty sandwiched in a 14cm bun, is all about big volume. It is packed with fillings and said to be highly satisfying.

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The “Pancake, Bacon, Sausage, and Egg Plate” is a perfect dish for brunch that doubles as Breakfast and lunch.

The moist pancakes come with plenty of maple syrup, and the sweet syrup surprisingly goes well with the bacon and sausage.

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NICK STOCK Hiroshima Ekimae Ten is a cafe and bar popular for its meat dishes, located about a 5-minute walk from Hiroshima Station. It is on the first floor of Ekicity Hiroshima, a shopping mall.

The stylish and calm interior has sofa seating, and they also offer Private reservation.

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You can add a salad to the lunch set's Japanese-style steak Rice bowl for an extra charge.

The steak is thick cut and very filling. It comes with plenty of slices of steak on top, so it is said to be highly satisfying.

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The lunch menu has three options: Hamburger Steak, steak, and hamburgers.

The hamburger has a thick patty. It is juicy, and you can really taste the flavor of the meat. The fries are fluffy and tasty too.

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and BLUESTAR is a cafe that serves Homemade ohagi (sweet rice balls) and house-made ice cream in a pleasant space surrounded by trees.

There are 20 seats in total, with counter and table seating. You can also enjoy matcha prepared right in front of you.

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The popular matcha parfait is a combination of house-made ice cream, matcha jelly, anko (sweet red bean paste), and cream.

This parfait has a cute, rounded shape, and they are particular even about the sugar they use, so the sweetness is said to be mild.

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The ohagi (sweet rice balls) are served freshly made. They use glutinous rice from Niigata Prefecture and adzuki beans from Hiroshima Prefecture.

To bring out the flavors of the ingredients as much as possible, the sweetness is kept mild. There are three varieties: tsubuan (chunky red bean paste), black sesame, and kinako (roasted soybean flour).

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"and st tea house" is a cafe run by Dot Esty Store, with sweets and Special black tea as its main focus, and it is located in Yume Mall Saijo.

The interior, decorated with houseplants, has an open and clean feel. It offers counter seats and sofa seating.

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For the tea, they use an organic tea from Los Angeles made with hand-blended Special organic ingredients. Their afternoon set is popular.

The portions and seasoning are just right, and the balance of sweets and light savory bites is also just right, according to reviews.

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The star of the show is the kyuri (cucumber) sandwich, and it has a striking look.

The mayonnaise-based sauce leaves the kyuri with no off notes at all. It also has a nice texture that keeps its crisp crunch.

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"Soup to Onigiri Crunk" is a cafe where you can enjoy warm soup rich with dashi (Japanese soup stock) flavor and onigiri (rice balls) made with carefully selected rice and salt.

The interior is spacious, and strollers can be brought in as they are. In the stylish natural modern space, you can enjoy a relaxed meal.

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The main menu centers on a choice of 4 kinds of soup, onigiri (rice balls) made with carefully selected salt, and enzyme brown rice made with a lot of time and care.

The onigiri made with nekase genmai (aged brown rice) are said to have a chewy texture like glutinous rice. After cooking it in a pressure cooker, they keep it warm for 3 days to let it mature, which removes any dryness.

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They offer not only soup and onigiri (rice balls) but also a wide selection of sweets.

The “horoniga classic pudding” has a firm, old-fashioned texture. The slightly bitter caramel mixes with the fresh cream, giving it just the right sweetness.