Blissful moments at Okinawa (Okinawa) coffee shops! 10 places where you can enjoy great sweets surrounded by nature

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Kurisutaru is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) located about a 6-minute walk from the east exit of Kencho-mae Station in central Naha City. The green awning is the landmark.

The retro interior feels like it has kept the atmosphere of the 1980s 그대로, and the homey shop seems to have many local regulars who have been coming for years.

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Even the regular size is as filling as about two portions, and the hearty menu is what this place is known for. They say the portions got bigger over time because they wanted customers to eat until they were full.

The signature dish is "Omurice & Hamburger Steak." Some reviews say it has a home-style taste and is easy to enjoy.

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The set menu with an assortment of several dishes on one plate is also popular. A popular combo pairs ketchup flavored spaghetti with an egg sandwich and a fried egg.

If you cannot finish your meal, you can buy a paid lunch box, pack the leftovers, and get them for Takeout as well.

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The coffee shop Manmaru is near the Okinawa Prefectural Office and Naha City Hall next door. It is open from morning to early afternoon, Monday through Friday.

The interior has the warmth of wood. The owner has decorated the space with Homemade clocks, shelves, and other pieces made from driftwood.

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This shop aims to be a “power spot for the neighborhood.” They pay close attention to cleaning and greetings so people can enjoy their time there comfortably.

Breakfast is popular. You can get a reasonably priced set with a drink and toast. It is not unusual to see a line forming from the morning.

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The "Upgrade Breakfast" set comes with toast, salad, a boiled egg, and soy milk sweets. The "Ogura Toast" topped with anko (sweet red bean paste) made by simmering azuki beans is also popular.

There is also a wide variety of drinks to choose from, including mango juice and matcha latte.

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Inshalla is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) founded in 1974 with a theme inspired by Arabia, the birthplace of coffee. It is open from the afternoon into the evening.

It is located around the middle of Kokusai-dori (Kokusai Street), the main street that runs through central Naha. Opening the door and heading down the stairs into the basement space is also said to feel like stepping into another country.

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Inside, the space is divided by white art, and Arabic music plays as the BGM. Some reviews say it feels like time passes at an unhurried pace.

They offer all kinds of coffee, from straight coffee to variation coffee, and the cups come in many styles.

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The performance of finishing the coffee right in front of you is also popular. The "Dutch coffee" is poured from a pot with an ultra-fine spout into a copper glass.

The "café au lait" is also said to be poured at the same time from two pots, one with coffee and one with cream.

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Kissa All In is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) in Matsuyama, Naha City, Okinawa’s largest entertainment district.

Bookshelves line the walls inside, filled with lots of comics. You can take your time and enjoy your favorite comics while you relax.

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In addition to coffee and other menu items you would expect at a kissaten (traditional Japanese coffee shop), you can also choose from a wide range of meal options such as steak, which is commonly eaten in Okinawa, and chanpuru (Okinawan stir fry).

Even though it is a coffee shop, reviews say the Okinawa soba (Okinawan noodle soup) is so good and addictive that they end up ordering it every time.

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The hot cocoa is topped with cream and chocolate sauce. It is said to be a sweet cup that feels like a dessert.

Many people seem to visit during Breakfast time, and one of the draws is that you can choose either a Western-style set with toast as the main item or a Japanese-style set with onigiri (rice balls) as the main item.

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Cha Bori is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) located in Kumoji, the center of Naha, in front of Miebashi Park.

The retro interior feels like stepping back into the 1980s. The shop is lined with old-school chairs with red seats set a bit low.

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For coffee, you can choose “blend” or “American.” They carefully brew each cup after you order, and it has a reputation for tasting great. Iced coffee is popular too.

They also serve the classic old-school kissaten (Japanese coffee shop) drink called “melon cream soda,” a green soda topped with ice cream.

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Many locals seem to come for the daily lunch special. It is a set with rice and miso soup, plus a main dish and side dishes.

There are many home-style dishes, and some reviews say the flavors are comforting.

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Located in the central area of Okinawa Honto (Okinawa Main Island) and close to a U.S. military base, Okinawa City is a place where American and Okinawan cultures mix. Coffee Senmonten Genten is a coffee specialty shop in Yamazato.

It is a standalone house in a residential neighborhood, set back from a narrow road, and it is said to have many repeat customers who come even from far away.

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The calm interior has an antique feel, and Okinawan pottery and art pieces are displayed throughout. It also has an in-house roasting room.

The menu has only two options: blended coffee and iced coffee. They also serve banana cake as a complimentary treat.

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You can enjoy coffee made with careful attention not only to the beans, but also to the roast level and brewing method.

They slowly cold brew the coffee over many hours, then let it rest for several days. There are also multiple reviews saying it is surprisingly good. This shop is recommended for coffee lovers.

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Yachimun Kissa Shiisaaen is in Izumi, Motobu Town, in the central part of Okinawa Honto (Okinawa Main Island), surrounded by the lush forests of Yanbaru. This hidden cafe sits deep in the mountains, in a place you would need a car to reach.

It is set amid rich greenery. With a warm space that feels like a kominka (traditional old house), the cafe is also well known as a relaxing place to unwind.

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The first floor has a space centered around an irori (sunken hearth), while the second floor has zashiki (tatami seating). One of its special features is the view from the terrace-like seats, where you can look out at a shisa (Okinawan guardian lion-dog statue) placed on the roof and the forest stretching beyond it.

The menu includes drinks and light meals unique to Okinawa.

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The photo shows the popular chinpin (Okinawan crepe-like dessert). It is a classic Okinawan taste, often eaten as a snack to tide you over. This sweet dessert is like a crepe, made by thinly cooking a batter of brown sugar and wheat flour.

You can also enjoy hirayachi (Okinawan savory pancake), which is not sweet and is cooked with vegetables, as well as zenzai (shaved ice dessert).

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Kissa Gordon is a coffee shop on Ishigaki-jima (Ishigaki Island), often called the Galapagos of the East, about a 50-minute flight from Okinawa Honto (Okinawa Main Island). It is located near the port where ferries to and from the island arrive and depart.

The bright orange exterior walls and vivid neon lights make it easy to spot. Inside, there are many box seats, giving the place a retro feel.

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Although it is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop), it has a full food menu centered on steak. It has long been loved by people on Ishigakijima (Ishigaki Island) as a place they can visit even late at night or early in the morning.

The steaks are said to be the real deal and are served on sizzling hot plates.

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For Okinawan local soba, they offer several kinds, including soki soba (Okinawan soba with pork ribs), which has slightly thicker noodles and a rich broth, and Yaeyama soba (Okinawan soba from the Yaeyama Islands), which has somewhat thinner noodles and a lighter taste.

This is a place you can use from breakfast on through lunch and dinner, as well as for a final meal after drinking.

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Located at the southern tip of Ishigakijima (Ishigaki Island), near the ferry port and bus terminal, the coffee shop Umibozu sits on the first floor of a concrete building.

A ship's wheel is displayed so it can be seen from outside, and the interior also seems to be decorated with items that bring ships to mind.

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The place has a woody atmosphere that feels calm and unhurried. There are counter seats and table seating with sofa seats.

The coffee menu is extensive. Their original Yui Blend is said to be very good. People also like the cute shop logo on the cups.

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There are not many places to eat Breakfast on Ishigakijima (Ishigaki Island), so it seems many people come here looking for a morning meal.

They offer breakfast sets with toast for the Western style option and rice with miso soup for the Japanese style option. They also seem to have lunch sets, curry, pasta, and more.

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"Tosuto" is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) near Miyakojima Airport on Miyakojima (Miyako Island), located about 300km southwest of Okinawa Honto (Okinawa Main Island) and surrounded by crystal clear seas and coral reefs.

The interior is said to preserve the atmosphere of the 1980s just as it was.

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Some of the table seats inside come with built in game machines like those once found in Japanese kissaten (coffee shops) in the 1980s. Some even let you insert coins and play hanafuda (traditional Japanese card game).

Reviews also say this is a place that has long been loved by locals.

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The menu is extensive, with sandwiches, Okinawan specialty Miyako soba (Okinawan noodle soup), and homestyle dishes.

Another feature is the filling set menus available for Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It has a good reputation for being tasty, filling, and easy on the wallet.