Great open-air feel! 4 cafes in the Hamamatsu area with open terraces

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Garage Bakery and Coffee is a bakery cafe with a garden, located about 11 minutes by car from Hamamatsu Station.

It has open terrace seating in a lush green courtyard, where you can enjoy a relaxing and airy atmosphere. There is also a swing in the garden.

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The "Lunch Plate" is a set where you can choose either grilled chicken marinated in shio-koji (salted rice malt) or tandoori chicken as the main dish.

It lets you enjoy your favorite bread along with small portions of several deli items such as carrot rapee and quiche. The seasoning is well balanced, and it is said to be more filling than it looks.

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You can enjoy a variety of breads along with jikabaisen ko-hi- (house-roasted coffee). The "kinoko no taruti-nu (mushroom tartine)" is said to let you really taste the good flavor of the toppings, with a nice sense of balance with the bread.

There were also rave reviews for the "meronpan (melon pan)" and "shokora pan (chocolate bread)," praising their light texture and just-right sweetness.

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Gelateria Piccolo Picchio is a gelato specialty shop located inside Nukumori no Mori, a forest retreat created by clearing satoyama (managed woodland).

The gelato you buy can be enjoyed at the open terrace seats along with views of the forest. The setting has an atmosphere where you can fully enjoy a break from the everyday.

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"Kanzanji Ichigo (Kanzanji strawberry)" is a flavor made with Kanzanji strawberries, a Hamamatsu specialty. It is said to be popular with many people, from children to adults.

It has a rich strawberry flavor with a clean finish. Some say it has a texture almost like sherbet.

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There are 35 gelato flavors available at all times. They recommend the “Gelato Double,” which lets you choose 2 flavors.

The “Kigo” in the photo is said to have a refreshing taste with a clear sweet and tart note. The “Shizuoka Blueberry” is said to have a nice balance of mellow milk richness and fruit pulp.

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"Rizoto Kafe Leader Bentenjima Ten" is a cafe and diner with an appealing location overlooking Hamana-ko (Lake Hamana).

Pets are allowed on the open terrace. You can spend cafe time while enjoying a resort-like atmosphere.

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The "Enshu Kurobuta (Enshu Berkshire pork) Burger" is a hearty menu item that makes the most of the rich flavor of Enshu Kurobuta.

The patty, lightly seasoned with spices, is tender, and the more you chew, the more you can taste the meat's sweetness. With the set, you can fill a whole cup with as many fries as you like.

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The "100% Beef Special Hamburger" is a standout menu item known for being so big it spills out of your palm.

This rich burger layers a 100% beef patty with cheese, bacon, egg, and avocado. It lets you fully enjoy the meat's flavor, and it is said to be a highly Manzoku menu item.

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Oriental Zakka + Cafe Ora is a kominka (traditional Japanese house) cafe located 3 minutes by car from the Shin-Tomei Hamamatsu Inasa Interchange.

Down the stone wall from the main house, there is a covered open terrace. You can also see the garden from the indoor window seats, making it a pleasant place to spend time.

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The "Butter Chicken Curry" is a popular cafe menu item that is carefully prepared over the course of 3 days. The chicken is marinated in yogurt overnight, then slowly simmered with several kinds of spices.

It is said to have a smooth texture and a rich, full flavor.

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The seasonal "Taiwan kakigori (Taiwanese shaved ice)" available only in summer is also recommended.

The photo shows the mango and strawberry flavors, topped with plenty of fruit. Reviews also say the ice has a light, moist mouthfeel that feels pleasant on the tongue, with a texture that gently melts away in your mouth.