【Gifu Prefecture】Stylish Kissaten (Japanese coffee shops)! 10 Picks by Area

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This coffee shop near Nijikken Station in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, is popular for its coffee and Mont Blanc chestnut dessert.

It uses a historic building relocated from an old villa, where guests can enjoy a relaxed and elegant time. Some also say the stylish retro kominka (traditional Japanese house) adds to its charm.

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You can enjoy coffee brewed with high quality beans grown at high altitude.

You can choose from three different blends based on altitude, from the dark roast at 1-gome to the light roast at 3-gome. The middle option, 2-gome, is said to be a medium roast coffee with a gentle, smooth taste that pairs well with food.

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Along with the coffee, you will definitely want to try the mont blanc as well. They offer three kinds, including seasonal mont blanc.

One is the “Sanmyaku Mont Blanc,” made with waguri (Japanese chestnuts) from Gifu Prefecture and matcha baked sweets. It is said to have a smooth melt-in-your-mouth texture, with the natural sweetness of the chestnuts and a gently crumbly texture you can really taste.

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This coffee shop is a place where you can enjoy coffee or tea along with a wide variety of waffles. It is located in Kiyoshi, Gifu City, Gifu Prefecture.

It is said to have an atmosphere that feels like it came straight out of a fairy tale. The shop is designed in the style of a Western mansion, and offers an elegant, warm space where you can relax and take your time.

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They offer coffee made with charcoal roasted beans from Kobe and a tea menu with a wide range of choices.

The photo shows the "Iced Quality Coffee." It is said to be an aromatic cup made by flash chilling freshly brewed coffee. The soft whipped cream and the gentle aroma of liqueur seem to be part of its appeal.

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Their freshly baked Homemade waffles are popular, and they offer more than 20 kinds, including menus made with seasonal fruit and vegetables. People say the batter is light and fluffy.

The batter, made with plenty of eggs, is cooked after you order, so you can enjoy the kind of great taste only Homemade waffles can offer.

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This popular kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) is about an 8-minute walk from JR Gifu Station and is known for its filling Breakfast.

The interior has a classic retro feel, and people say it is a calm and quiet place to relax.

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It seems they have a great selection of drinks, so this is just the right place to stop by for a break and quench your thirst.

If you order coffee, it apparently comes with a small baumkuchen (layered cake) on the side. They also have a wide range of tea and juices, so even people who do not like coffee can enjoy it.

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One reason for the many reviews saying it brings great Manzoku is the Breakfast set, which is served for the price of a drink only.

It comes with a wide assortment including bread, pasta, and chawanmushi (savory steamed egg custard), and some say it gives them a boost from the morning. It is perfect for anyone looking for a good value Breakfast.

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This kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) has a history of more than 40 years and seems to be popular as a relaxing spot for local people.

The interior, done in a wood-grain style and filled with a nostalgic feel, is said to be cozy and just right for spending a calm, leisurely time.

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They seem to have a wide selection of sandwiches and toast sets, making this a great spot for a casual lunch or a light meal when you're hungry.

Their most popular item, the "tamago sando set (egg sandwich set)," is said to feature a simple but well-balanced sandwich as the star. The bread is fluffy and the portion is very filling.

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The kakigori (shaved ice) menu, available all year round, is also popular. In addition to fruit flavors, it seems they use a wide range of ingredients such as milk tea and kuro-goma (black sesame).

The “yakiimo milk brulee” has a nice toasted aroma and a slightly bitter edge, and it seems to really bring out the flavor of roasted sweet potato.

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A coffee shop you can enjoy for any occasion, from Breakfast to lunch and cafe time. It is located in Kagano, Ogaki City, Gifu Prefecture.

Tucked away along a narrow road, this shop has the feel of a hidden retreat, and the interior is said to be a calm space with a wood toned design throughout.

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A Breakfast set is available, and it seems many people stop by looking for breakfast.

For the main, you can choose either toast or a muffin. The thick cut toast gets high marks for its just right level of toasting and nice crisp texture. For an extra charge, you can also add ogura-an (sweet red bean paste).

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They also seem to have a wide selection of sweets that look just right to go with a lunch dessert or a drink.

The "Jikasei Purin (house-made pudding)" is said to have a firm, springy texture, with a rich egg flavor you can really taste. It is popular for its smooth and rich taste.

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This popular cafe sits in the rich natural surroundings of Kokeizancho, Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture, where you can relax and enjoy coffee and sweets.

The interior makes use of a kominka (traditional Japanese house) and has a nostalgic feel, with a garden where you can enjoy the scenery of each season. There also seems to be a gallery on the property.

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They offer a wide drink menu centered on coffee and tea. Their popular Tomoriya Hiyashi Kohi (Tomoriya Iced Coffee) is made with ice cubes made from coffee.

You pour piping hot coffee over the ice to enjoy it, and even as it melts, the flavor does not get watered down, so you can enjoy its rich full body to the last sip.

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Their house-made chiffon cake seems to come in seasonal limited-time varieties in addition to the standard flavors.

The moist and airy chiffon cake is made with komeko (rice flour), so it is also recommended for people who are mindful of gluten. The "Plain Chiffon Cake" apparently comes with several topping options, including chocolate.

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Near JR Tajimi Station in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture. This is a cafe attached to a bookstore inside Tajimi Nagase Shotengai (shopping street).

Time passes slowly in the retro and calm interior, making it a perfect place to relax. You can freely bring in books from the bookstore, too.

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At lunchtime, they offer stylish set meals and soup sets that look great too.

Many of the dishes are healthy and packed with vegetables, which sounds great for people who are health conscious. It seems you can also add focaccia with a nicely balanced salty taste to the soup set.

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They also have a full lineup of drinks and house-made sweets, so many people stop by during cafe time.

One item that gets lots of good reviews is the cheesecake, which uses different ingredients depending on the time, such as kinako (roasted soybean flour) and lemon. You can also enjoy fruit along with the rich, moist cake.

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This cafe is popular for its hearty set meal menu made with jinenjo (Japanese wild yam).

Set in a traditional house with a thatched roof, it offers a stay that feels like stepping back into old Japan. It also has irori (sunken hearth) seating and terrace seats with views of the countryside.

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The “tororo-meshi (grated yam rice) set meal” is a hearty set that comes with the main tororo, barley rice, and lots of small side dishes.

The tororo is said to be very sticky, with a rich, clear flavor. It seems you can choose from three portion sizes for both the rice and tororo.

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If you prefer noodles over rice, the tororo soba (buckwheat noodles topped with grated yam) comes recommended. It is served with tororo on top of the soba.

The tororo, rich with dashi flavor, is said to coat the soba well and has been well received. It also seems to come with a side of extra dashi that you can add whenever you like.

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This is a cafe where you can mainly enjoy two kinds of spaghetti served on a Teppan-yaki plate. It is about a 7-minute walk from JR Tajimi Station.

This well-known local spot is said to have a charming retro, nostalgic feel inside. It is also known for the staff's efficient work and friendly service.

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One of the spaghetti menu items, “Italian Spa,” uses a sauce that has been passed down from the first generation to the present.

The pasta, well coated in a rich ketchup-based sauce, is said to pair perfectly with the egg spread over the Teppan-yaki plate. Its appetite-boosting look is part of the appeal too.

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Another spaghetti dish, “meat spa,” is said to be made with a slightly sweet meat sauce with ground meat and onions added.

In addition to A la carte spaghetti menu items, you can also order them as a set with a drink or salad.

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This coffee shop, founded in 1975, is located in the old townscape of Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. It is about a 12-minute walk from JR Takayama Station.

The classic and calm interior is decorated with cute, warm touches, making it a relaxing place to spend time.

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They offer a wide range of drinks, including house-roasted coffee made from beans sourced from trusted farms, as well as tea and juice.

Reviews say the "Cha-puccino (matcha cappuccino-style drink)," made with high-quality matcha (green tea powder) in a cappuccino style, is also popular. You can choose it hot or cold. Its slightly sweet and pleasantly bitter taste makes it the kind of drink you keep coming back to.

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It seems like ordering a drink together with a light meal or sweets is a good deal. The homemade cakes and pudding are popular.

The "atsuatsu warabi-mochi (hot bracken starch cake) pudding" is made after you order, so you can enjoy it piping hot, along with the combination of smooth pudding and chewy warabi-mochi.