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Snack & Coffee Bibo is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) located near Riverwalk Kitakyushu, which also houses Kokura Castle, an art museum, and a theater. Founded in 1968, this is a long-loved cafe that has been welcoming guests for more than 50 years.
The tricolor awning makes it easy to spot. Inside, the woody interior has counter and table seating.
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The interior is filled with the feel of a retro cafe, with classical chairs and a pendulum clock. Many locals seem to spend their time here at a relaxed pace while drinking coffee.
The Breakfast set with fried eggs cooked on a small Teppan-yaki plate and toast is also said to have remained unchanged for years.
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The spaghetti, made with old-school chewy noodles and a boldly seasoned sauce, is also said to have the kind of flavor you only find at a retro cafe.
You can also make it a Japanese-style set that comes with easy-to-eat rice balls and miso soup. The simple rice balls are said to go well as a palate cleanser between bites of the richly flavored pasta.
手羽ば5本ばReborn
I ordered the curry-flavored spaghetti 750 and iced coffee 400. The Napolitan-style spaghetti, served on a piping hot Teppan-yaki plate, had slightly soft and chewy noodles just like you would expect at a kissaten (Japanese coffee shop), with a rich sauce, and it was very tasty♡It was a lovely retro kissaten where time seemed to pass gently.
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あくびねこ
A place with an overwhelming retro feel that somehow puts you at ease (Fukuoka Prefecture). This is exactly a Showa-era kissaten (traditional Japanese coffee shop). And of course, Napolitan pasta. It comes with an onigiri (rice ball), making it a late breakfast. The Napolitan is orthodox. It is exactly the kind of Napolitan we all picture. In the slightly dim interior, there is a mysterious atmosphere where another world seems to exist, with older regulars reading the newspaper from early in the morning.
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Snack & Coffee Bibo
Nishi Kokura Sta. / Kissa (Japanese coffee shop), Pasta, Curry
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福岡県北九州市小倉北区室町2-6-15
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CAFE DE FAN FAN is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) located in Kyomachi Gintengai, an arcade-covered shopping street near the end of the Kokura Chuo Shotengai shopping arcade that stretches south of Kokura Station.
The shop was founded in 1967. They say the name "Fan Fan" came from the title of a French film that the first owner loved.
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The dark brown sofa seats and counter are polished clean, giving the interior a nice sheen even as a retro cafe. Coffee mills collected since the time it first opened and movie posters are also on display.
It seems to be loved both by older guests and by younger people who like retro style.
The specialty is the "Tokusei Cafe de Fanfan." This drink features sweet iced coffee poured into a wine glass and topped with a lid of fresh cream.
It is said to have a thick texture when you drink it, with a flavor like coffee jelly. This is an arranged coffee drink unique to a shop that takes its coffee seriously.
ryodrumtokotoko
A kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) where people from the Showa era and today’s young crowd both fit right in. I’m definitely on the Showa side. I wonder if Reiwa-era young people see this interior as retro and cute. The Fan Fan Coffee for JPY1000 was seriously good. They say it’s just regular coffee topped with fresh cream, but the coffee was clean, easy to drink, and fresh, and the cream was delicious.
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ヤマテツ1025
Cafe de Fanfan, a long-established kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) within walking distance of Kokura Station. The interior has a retro and calm feel. It is a comfortable space where time seems to move slowly. The chocolate cake in the cake set is rich but not too heavy, and it goes perfectly with the coffee. This is a relaxing spot that still keeps the charm of a classic old-school kissaten.
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CAFE DE FAN FAN
Heiwa Dori Sta. / Kissa (Japanese coffee shop), Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine), Sweets (Western style)
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福岡県北九州市小倉北区京町1-2-8
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Don Coffee Kan is a retro cafe about a 4-minute walk from the south exit of Kokura Station, and it is well regarded for its unique atmosphere.
The calm interior features well-worn counters and table sets, and art is also on display.
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At the back of the counter, a row of ceramic cups made by artists lines the shelf.
Reviews also say that one of the charms of this shop is being able to drink coffee from these simple, Homemade cups that feel comfortable in your hands.
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The Breakfast service sandwiches are said to have the same old familiar taste, with vegetables and egg tucked between thin slices of bread.
You can spend a quiet time enjoying coffee, curry, and cake, or have a nice chat with the owner.
ダテメガネ929
I found it, a classic kissaten (traditional Japanese coffee shop) I had not visited in a long time, run by the master alone. The inside has a retro feel, and they bring out a large empty coffee cup and pour the coffee into it at the table. I was surprised. A large parrot named Yataro is up near the top of the shop, quietly watching.
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みるくてぃー☆”
I was nervous since I was still on my own, but everything was delicious, and by the time I finished eating, I had relaxed. I asked the owner about it then, and he said this mug was Hagi-yaki (Hagi ware) from Yamaguchi Prefecture. When I said, "This is the first time a mug like this has come out," he laughed. Is it also an art gallery? There were various decorations on display, and the place had a nice atmosphere.
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Don Coffee Kan
Kokura Sta. / Kissa (Japanese coffee shop), Cafe
福岡県北九州市小倉北区京町3-6-19
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Green Grass is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) located about a 1-minute walk from the Shinkansen exit of Kokura Station. Founded in 1975, it has been loved for more than 50 years.
At the entrance, there is a display case lined with plastic food models, and the hanging light fixtures inside give it the feel of a retro cafe.
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They open from the morning, and some people stop here for breakfast before heading to Kokura Station.
One of the popular lunch items is the "Hamburger Steak Spaghetti." It features Hamburger Steak on top of ketchup flavored pasta, and people say it has an old fashioned Homemade taste.
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The “cream soda,” soda water in red or green topped with ice cream, is also a drink that feels just like a 1970s cafe.
The limited-quantity coffee jelly is also homemade, with a strong coffee flavor. They also have a good selection of coffee, so it’s a great place when you want to relax and take your time.
楽俊@燕
This is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) with a Showa retro feel(^ ^)It is right outside the Shinkansen exit of Kokura Station, so the access is excellent(^｡^)It is a great place to stop by while waiting for your train to depart(^ ^)This time, I had the limited-quantity coffee jelly(^ ^)It had a nice feel to it and tasted good(^ ^)
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ROKO291
The calm interior has a Showa-era feel that makes you want to settle in. The food is all reasonably priced, and on top of that, it is delicious, which is hard to beat♡This time, I had the Hamburger Steak lunch for JPY800 and added black tea for the set price of JPY250. By the way, lunch can be ordered from 11時. The Hamburger Steak came with plenty of demi-glace sauce! The meat was juicy, and it went perfectly with the rice.
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Green Grass
Kokura Sta. / Kissa (Japanese coffee shop)
福岡県北九州市小倉北区浅野1-2-6
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Salon Du Japon Maeda is a place where Japanese tea feels close at hand. They will show you how to brew tea, and tea tools and tea leaves are displayed inside and available for purchase.
It is located near Tanga Ichiba (Tanga Market), known as the kitchen of Kitakyushu. Tucked away down a narrow alley just off the main road, the shop is set in a renovated kominka (traditional Japanese house).
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With its black fence exterior and dark brown table sets lining the interior, the restaurant offers a calm space. The partitions and small garden have an old style, giving it the feel of a retro cafe.
They also take reservations for lunch in a Private room designed to evoke a chashitsu (tea room).
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Another popular point is that if you sit at the counter, you can watch a sencha (Japanese tea) specialist carefully brew the tea while explaining it to you.
Another highlight is that you can also try brewing Japanese tea yourself using special tools. You can also enjoy sweets and dishes made with Japanese tea.
さかいた
It can be a little hard to find since it is halfway down an alley off a side street. The interior has a retro, small, stylish atmosphere. I ordered Saron Matcha Ginger, Saron Soba, and matcha (powdered green tea). The matcha and ginger are well balanced and go together really well, so it was very delicious. I would like to come again.
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かめよ726
You can enjoy authentic Nihoncha (Japanese tea) specially selected by a Japanese tea sommelier, seasonal Japanese sweets, and meals. In the tasteful and calm space, there are seats with a view of the garden, and at the counter, they prepare tea right in front of you. Among its many charms, I visited the by reservation only "Private room lunch" that started on July 7.
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Salon du Japon Maeda
Tanga Sta. / Cafe, Cafe featuring Japanese sweets, Bar
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福岡県北九州市小倉北区中島1-15-3
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Kanmiya Gen is a hideaway-style cafe tucked away on a side street off Sun Road Shopping Street, near Heiwadori Station, which was completed in 1981.
Set in a kominka (traditional Japanese house), the space has a warm Japanese feel. They also say you can enjoy the retro cafe atmosphere from the terrace seats set up in the garden.
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Although it is in a lively part of town, this shop has a nostalgic feel where time seems to pass quietly and at an easy pace.
The menu mainly features Japanese style sweets made with matcha (powdered green tea). You can also enjoy drinks such as ryokucha (green tea) that is slowly extracted with water instead of hot water.
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The "yaki-onigiri (grilled rice ball) set" is also popular. You shape the rice into triangular onigiri (rice balls) yourself, then grill them on a small brazier at your table and brush them with soy sauce as you eat.
They also serve alcohol, including craft beer and cocktails made with Japanese gin.
ki.
The sweets and matcha (powdered green tea) we had in this lovely hideaway were the best(//∇//)They said they make the dango (sweet rice dumplings) fresh every day too, and I couldn’t get enough of the chewy texture! Everything was delicious and I was completely Manzoku!◼︎Atmosphere: The retro interior is very relaxing. The old kominka (traditional Japanese house) feel is very stylish.
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R.Kちん
I ordered the Minamoto no Kaoru matcha set and kankoro-mochi (dried sweet potato rice cake). They grill the kankoro-mochi before serving it, so it was hot and tasty. The matcha set comes with monaka (wafer shells) that you fill with anko (red bean paste) and dango (rice dumplings). The matcha warabi-mochi (bracken starch jelly) and ice cream also had a rich matcha flavor and were delicious（╹◡╹）The atmosphere was nice too, and it made for a relaxing time.
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Kanmiya Gen
Heiwa Dori Sta. / Cafe featuring Japanese sweets, Cafe, Kakigori (Shaved ice)
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福岡県北九州市小倉北区魚町3-2-5
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Shiruku is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) located about a 4-minute walk from Kokura Station South Exit. Founded in the 1970s, it has been loved for about 50 years.
From the outside, it has the feel of a retro cafe. It has an antique charm, and the inside is said to feel like a space that has remained unchanged for 50 years.
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The menu centers on light meals such as curry rice, pasta, and toast, along with drinks. If you order a meal, you can get coffee at a discounted price.
They cook behind the counter, and some reviews say it is fun to watch them at work.
Drinks such as “Hot Calpis,” a lactic acid bacteria drink, and “Karu Coke,” which mixes a lactic acid bacteria drink with Cola, were popular at retro cafes in the 1970s.
Many people seem to enjoy the drinks and cakes while looking back on the old days.
DAMEDOLLA
The after meal coffee also had a solid balance of bitterness and acidity, and it was very good. It is quite rare to find a kissaten (traditional Japanese coffee shop) in the middle of Kokura that still keeps that old Showa era atmosphere, and it feels very comfortable, so I recommend it! Also, they have a dog that greets guests, and it is very cute!
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みるくてぃー☆”
It was so relaxing〜. It was hot and humid outside in the rainy season, so the milkshake really brought me back to life. It had just the right amount of sweetness and tasted great. It was also fun because I could watch them making it. It looks like they serve lunch here too, so I’d like to go again. I love it♡
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Silk
Heiwa Dori Sta. / Kissa (Japanese coffee shop)
福岡県北九州市小倉北区米町1-2-5
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Hoshino Coffee Ten Amu Plaza Kokura Ten is a cafe on the 6th floor of the west wing of Amu Plaza Kokura, a shopping complex connected to Kokura Station. You can enjoy coffee made with beans carefully selected from around the world by coffee specialists.
It features a calm atmosphere with black and dark brown as the main tones.
There are three kinds of hot coffee, each with a different roast level, chosen to balance sweetness, acidity, and bitterness. They also have decaf coffee.
The Showa no Purin (Showa-style pudding), a sweet that pairs well with coffee, seems to recreate the kind of taste you would find in a retro cafe from around the 1970s.
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A set menu that pairs Omurice made with tomato sauce rice wrapped in egg and the shop's signature pancakes cooked up light and airy is also popular.
This is a recommended spot whether you want a proper meal or want to relax during cafe time.
tkj10
It’s nice to relax with a cup of tea on a comfortable sofa while enjoying the nostalgic feel of the retro, classic interior with a Showa-era vibe. I had the kama-yaki souffle single (oven-baked single souffle) and French toast piled high with whipped cream. For my drink, I chose a hot Hoshino Blend coffee.
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せいぼう0055
Even the cups feature Hoshino Coffee’s original classic design, which adds a nice little sense of Special occasion. Inside, the space has calm lighting and the warmth of wood, creating a relaxing atmosphere where you can really unwind. There are counter seats as well, which is a nice point since it makes the place easy to visit even on your own. The staff were polite too, and their calm service left a good impression.
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Hoshino Coffee Ten Amyu puraza kokura ten
Kokura Sta. / Cafe
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JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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福岡県北九州市小倉北区浅野1-1-1小倉ターミナルビル 6F
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