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A blissful cup waiting at coffee shops in Hiroshima City! 10 places where you can enjoy a relaxing time

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A blissful cup waiting at coffee shops in Hiroshima City! 10 places where you can enjoy a relaxing time

Hiroshima is an area where calm air drifts through historic streets, with coffee shops scattered around where you can take a break between shopping and sightseeing. Among them, kissaten (traditional Japanese coffee shops) are especially appealing, ranging from places with an old school feel to spaces where you can relax and stay awhile. This time, we’ve put together a list of comfortable kissaten in Hiroshima that we recommend.

Created: July 21, 2026

This article is based on1,655Tabelog reviews.

Teranishi Coffee Honten

Teranishi Coffee Honten is a coffee shop located an 8-minute walk from Hijiyamabashi Station on the Hiroshima Dentetsu line.

Inside, guests are welcomed by the fragrant aroma of freshly roasted coffee. With classical music playing, the calm space lets you relax at ease while enjoying the warmth of the wood interior. It is also said to be a comfortable spot with warm and friendly service.

The "Breakfast Set" is a Manzoku meal with thick cut toast and a generous salad.

You can feel the care that goes into details like the house made jam and the dressing made with carrot and apple, and it is popular as a place where you can enjoy a carefully prepared morning with a blended coffee.

The "aisu ōre (iced café au lait)" is also popular, with a nice balance of smooth milk sweetness and a solid coffee flavor.

Served in a generously filled glass, it offers a mellow taste while still letting the coffee stand out.

akiraokawa

A classic kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) in Hiroshima. It is near Hilton Hiroshima, a little away from the center of Hiroshima City. The coffee and toast had that good old Japanese kissaten quality and were properly tasty, and I felt they gave the best care to help guests relax. They first asked whether I was in a hurry, and since the toast tends to crumble, they lent me a lap blanket.

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こも@おいしいせかい

The coffee is clean and crisp, yet it still has real depth. It’s easy to drink even black, and the moment you add milk, it suddenly becomes much smoother and richer, almost like a cafe latte, which feels amazing. Somehow, having a cup in this calm space feels a little Special.

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Koshiiya Jyamukohi

Koshii-ya Jamukitei is a coffee shop located a 2-minute walk from Furue Station.

Inside, where you can feel the warmth of wood, calm piano music plays, and you can also enjoy watching each cup being carefully brewed over the counter. It is the kind of place that makes you want to sit quietly and enjoy your coffee.

A recommended choice is “Indonesia,” a coffee for which they grind the beans to order and brew each cup one by one right in front of you.

Its fruity aroma, soft acidity, and just the right bitterness come together in a mild, layered flavor that has earned high praise.

"Iced coffee" and "coffee roll cake" are a combination popular with coffee lovers.

The fragrant iced coffee has a rich, full body, and it pairs well with the slightly bitter roll cake too.

はやと33904

The retro interior has a calm atmosphere. The cake had coffee notes and paired perfectly with the cafe cream. The cafe cream had a deep flavor, and its rich texture was a surprise. This is a place that makes you want to come back again.

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いけ ぽん

The wooden counter has a nice atmosphere. The background music is calm piano pieces. They seem to be pop arrangements rather than classical music. I ordered Kenyan coffee. They grind the beans and brew it on the spot. It had a bright acidity and an interesting taste. When I had it with the cake, the fresh cream went well with the coffee.

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Asahi Coffee Salon Ebisucho Ten

Asahi Coffee Salon Ebisu-cho Ten, a 1-minute walk from the Hatchobori streetcar stop, is a cafe known as a calm place to relax despite being right in the middle of town.

At the bottom of the stairs leading underground, you will find a retro-modern space with a stately counter and red sofas, where you can quietly enjoy your time.

The popular "affogato" is also a favorite after-meal dessert, with rich vanilla ice cream layered with the slight bitterness of coffee for a more grown-up taste.

With a nice balance of sweetness and bitterness, it is loved as a dessert you can enjoy without feeling too heavy.

The “Sand Breakfast” is also perfect for a relaxing morning break.

With a combination of egg sandwich and blended coffee, the fluffy bread and gently flavored egg go well together, and they also pair nicely with the well balanced coffee.

クロワッサンコーヒー

・Cinnamon Toast Set
The set drink is hot coffee. The toast is topped with plenty of fresh cream and a dusting of cinnamon. The fresh cream is very light and fluffy. It goes perfectly with the cinnamon. It was very delicious.

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asaku168

・Sand Breakfast
The sandwich was a mixed sandwich, and I enjoyed the moist bread. The coffee felt well balanced. Inside, all of the tables and chairs are custom made, and paintings are displayed, creating a very calm atmosphere. The background music was classical, making it a very comfortable space.

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Furufuru

Furufuru, a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) with striking stained glass and Western-style furnishings, is located a 6-minute walk from Hatchobori Station.

Quiet music plays inside, and the space has a somewhat nostalgic feel where you can spend a relaxing time.

The seasonal “La France juice” made with seasonal fruit and the standard “butter cake” are also popular menu items you should definitely try when you visit here.

The thick juice lets you taste the fruit’s natural sweetness, and the moist butter cake is said to be satisfyingly filling. Both are well liked for their gentle sweetness.

The "purin a la mode (pudding à la mode)" is a popular sweet with a bright look that catches the eye.

It comes with a firm pudding colorfully served with fruit and ice cream, for a classic taste. This is a plate that shows care even in the tableware and the assortment.

ryumi1225

・Homemade purin (pudding) + coffee set
This retro-looking purin has the firm texture you would expect from how it looks. This kind of texture is really nice. The lightly bitter caramel mixes with the sweetness of the purin and fresh cream, making every bite feel happy. It also goes very well with the slightly bitter coffee. I ended up staying longer than planned, reading in the calm and relaxing space.

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laperla0520

Every item on the menu is a winner. The pudding is firm. The taste is reliably good. The person I was with had the sandwich set. It is served in a beautiful Wedgwood cup. The coffee is good too. It was full at 14:00 on a weekday. The interior is comfortable. I hope this restaurant stays around for a long time.

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Marifu Coffee ROASTER Kamiyacho Ten

A 2-minute walk from Kamiyacho-higashi Station, Marifu Coffee ROASTER Kamiyacho Ten is a coffee shop in central Hiroshima.

The interior blends retro charm with a Western style, and it also has spacious box seats where you can relax in comfort. It is a great place to stop by when you want to take a break in the middle of the city.

The Breakfast set with the “Kiseki no Atsugiri Rea Katsu Sando (Miracle Thick-Cut Rare Cutlet Sandwich)” is also well liked. Reviews say the tender cutlet and crisp coating work together nicely, making it easy to eat and not too heavy even in the morning.

Paired with blended coffee brewed by nel drip (cloth filter drip), it seems to be a popular choice for mornings when you want a solid meal.

If you're in the mood for something sweet, the Otona no Afogato Purin (adult affogato pudding) comes recommended.

The firm pudding is layered with vanilla ice cream and the mild bitterness of coffee, giving it a nicely grown-up flavor. People also like it for how well it goes with coffee.

They use self-roasted coffee and beans Specially selected from around the world♪ Carefully brewed with a nel drip (cloth filter drip)! It has a clean taste that is easy to drink♪ A retro atmosphere. A space that blends Showa retro with Western style. Pleasant music plays throughout♪ There are also Semi-private room-style seats, so you can relax and enjoy your time♪

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stammbaum

The interior has a retro feel, with the charm of a good old kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop). The box seats feel like Semi-private room seating and are very comfortable. I ordered the Breakfast set with the Kiseki no Atsugiri Rare Katsu Sando (miraculous thick-cut rare pork cutlet sandwich). It uses low-temperature-cooked Hokkaido brand pork Yume no Daichi. The pork cutlet itself is delicious, with lots of umami, a tender texture, and a light crisp coating.

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Ruhue Burajiru

Ruhe Burajiru is a coffee shop located in Takanobashi Shotengai (Takanobashi Shopping Street) in Naka-ku, Hiroshima, a 2-minute walk from Takanobashi Station.

With its high ceilings and deep, spacious layout, the interior is a calm space that still carries traces of the Showa era, and it is said to draw many people from the morning on. It is also the kind of place where time seems to pass slowly and pleasantly.

The “B Breakfast” comes with toast, a fried egg, and salad. The house made bread is said to be crisp and fragrant on the outside, chewy on the inside, with a nice sweetness from the wheat.

Along with coffee, it is a classic popular menu item that goes well with a relaxing morning.

The "cake set," which pairs shortcake with coffee, is also popular.

The sponge cake and cream are said to have a smooth, pleasant texture. People also like how well it goes with the simple yet rich coffee.

カレーおじさん\(^o^)/

The high ceiling makes the space feel open and roomy. They also sell coffee beans and more at the restaurant. It gets busy from the morning. The menu is not just bread items, and the fact that they even have a curry rice Breakfast is great! The Western style curry has a strong tomato taste, and it pairs well with the classic firmly bitter coffee. The home style feel in a good way, along with the service, suits this place well.

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いけ ぽん

I ordered the cake set. You can choose your favorite cake and drink. The cakes are lined up in the display case at the entrance of the shop. I went with the Marron Dome and an iced coffee. The cream on the surface of the cake was super good! Somehow it tasted more like white chocolate than chestnut. It had a very nostalgic taste, which I really liked. It also went well with the coffee.

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Geito In

Gate In, marked by its eye-catching sign of a white horse, is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) in central Hiroshima City, a 2-minute walk from Kamiyacho-nishi Station.

The interior is said to be a calm and comfortable space. Reviews also say it is the kind of place you will want to casually drop into with a magazine or newspaper in hand.

The cute looking "ichigo parfait (strawberry parfait)" is also popular. Strawberries line the cross section, giving this dessert a bright and pretty look.

The sweetness of the strawberries and the gentle mouthfeel come together, making it a satisfying dessert plate that people enjoy.

The “kisetsu no pafe (seasonal parfait)” made with fruit in season is also popular.

For the fig and Earl Grey parfait in the photo, reviews said the soft sweetness of fully ripe figs and the aroma of black tea are layered with the textures of jelly and crumble, so you can enjoy a different balance of flavors with every bite.

timitsu

The best parfaits were waiting there. Every item features fruit arranged with great care by the second generation owner of this kissaten (Japanese coffee shop), which has been around for 50 years. People in Hiroshima are so lucky. I had the kanpei (a citrus variety) and setoka (a citrus variety) parfait and two lemon parfaits, and both were delicious. Since they change with the seasons, there is always a lot to look forward to. Ah, I want to have them again.

Source:timitsu's review

みゅみゅまろ

This is a long-standing cafe known for its horse object. I had imagined it would feel retro, but the inside is actually pretty modern. It seems they renovated it. The chef seemed very particular about the soft serve, so I ordered a pudding parfait that looked like a good way to really enjoy it.

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Zwei G-sen

A 3-minute walk from Hondori Station, Tsubai G-sen is located in central Hiroshima City.

The brick interior and red velvet chairs make a strong impression, and the cafe is said to have the classic feel of an old school jun-kissa (traditional Japanese coffee shop). It is a calm spot that makes you want to slow down and spend some time.

The retro and charming “fruit parfait” is also popular.

In addition to its colorful look, it also has a satisfying volume, and people say that taking the time to enjoy it slowly in the calm interior feels like a luxury.

If you're going for Breakfast, the "Bologna Bread Breakfast" is also recommended.

The bread has a sweetness and crisp texture like Danish pastry, and it goes very well with siphon-brewed coffee.

ryui7

First, the cake, fromaju (fromage), arrived, followed a little later by the coffee (this time, G-sen Blend, though you can choose others too). The cake had a mild acidity. It was moist and had a nice texture in the mouth. The coffee had an easygoing taste that would appeal to just about anyone, with no strong distinctive flavor, and it was good. This feels like the kind of place where you enjoy the whole experience, including the atmosphere of the shop.

Source:ryui7's review

kenr.hoso

・Breakfast Set
This siphon drip coffee shop has a somewhat nostalgic feel. As for the meal, the ham toast came with shredded cabbage and cucumber, and when I bit into the crisp toast, it tasted simply great. It also came with bacon and eggs and a salad, making it a Manzoku meal. The hot coffee was a tasty cup with mild acidity and good body.

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Yesterday

Yesterday is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) located a 5-minute walk from the Hatchobori stop on the Hiroshima Electric Railway.

Inside, photos and goods of The Beatles are displayed throughout, and the background music is all Beatles. In the calm atmosphere, you can enjoy coffee and light meals along with the music.

If you want a light meal, the combination of the "Country Dog" and "Iced Coffee" is also popular.

The sausage tucked into the koppe-pan (hot dog bun) has a nice snappy texture, and it pairs well with the easy-drinking coffee. It is well liked as a classic menu item you can enjoy casually.

In the morning, the "Breakfast A Set" is also popular.

It comes with a ham and egg sandwich, a drink, and aojiru (green juice), and the soft fluffy bread and gentle flavor are said to leave a lasting impression. This Breakfast also stands out for the healthy touch of aojiru.

U3MA3

This is a popular local restaurant that has been around for more than 30 years. The country-style interior has Beatles music playing in the background, creating a cozy atmosphere. The restaurant’s name is also said to come from a Beatles song. Beatles songs play inside, and record jackets and other memorabilia are on display, making it feel almost like a Beatles museum, a space fans will love.

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美味しい食べ物を食べたい人

I thought this would be an irresistible place for Beatles fans. The stylish atmosphere was filled with Beatles goods, and I was really impressed by the vintage jukebox. The coffee had a rich taste and was very good too. The place had a welcoming feel that seemed loved by people of all ages, from younger guests to adults.

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Okuda Baisen Coffee

Okuda Baisen Coffee, a kissaten (traditional Japanese coffee shop) located a 3-minute walk from Hatchobori Station, also sells coffee beans and is a well-known spot among coffee lovers.

Inside, the striking chandeliers and velvet chairs create the refined feel of a classic jun-kissa (traditional Japanese cafe), making it a quiet and relaxing place to unwind.

A popular Breakfast standard is the “Special.”

It is a filling set that comes with thick cut toast, ham and eggs, salad, yogurt, and coffee, and people also like the salty butter and the gentle taste of the soft cooked egg. It is a satisfying plate from the morning.

The "cake set" is also popular, and the pairing of clean tasting coffee and sweet cake is said to feel just right.

Served in a Wedgwood cup, the coffee has a rich aroma and makes you want to take your time enjoying it in the calm space.

頑張れストマック

For Breakfast, you can choose from options like toast + salad, toast + egg, and sandwiches, so I decided to have a sandwich and coffee. They make each cup of coffee in a siphon, right in front of you. The sandwich was an egg sandwich. It had plenty of egg, the mayonnaise was light, and it was very good(^o^)It also came with yogurt, so it was a satisfying Breakfast.

Source:頑張れストマック's review

ゴンボゴンボ

The interior has the solid, classic feel of a long-established kissaten (traditional Japanese coffee shop). I ordered the Breakfast set. It arrived before long. The coffee had a nice bitterness but still felt clean and easy to drink, with deep richness. The sandwich had a light texture and fresh taste, and the karashi tamago pan (mustard egg sandwich) mixed with the aroma of wheat bread in a really nice balance, making it impressively good. I’m glad I found such a good kissaten.

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