01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Right outside Kamikatsura Station on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line, Okazaki Coffee is a long-standing coffee shop that welcomes regulars and morning commuters as soon as it opens at 7:30. Siphon-brewed right across the counter, the house blend strikes a pleasant balance between acidity and bitterness, served in sturdy, thick-rimmed ceramic cups. Classic morning sets ease patrons into the start of a quiet 1 day, ranging from fragrant buttered toast with a boiled egg and salad to hearty bacon and eggs.
Meals Ranging from Light Bites to Classic Yoshoku Lunches
Heading into midday, traditional kissaten-style savory options take center stage. The kitchen turns out toasted breads loaded with melted cheese or ham, generously filled sandwiches, and a half-sandwich set served well into the late afternoon. For something more substantial, classic yoshoku (Japanese Western-style) dishes like spaghetti Napolitan, carbonara, and a hamburg steak lunch plate are readily on hand.
Pausing for Cakes and Cold Drinks
After a neighborhood stroll or during an afternoon break, guests can pair drinks with cakes such as black tea chiffon, Japanese chestnut Mont Blanc, or cheesecake. One might match the rich tea aroma of the chiffon cake with an iced café au lait, or quench a thirst with a brisk, tart lemon soda made with fresh fruit juice. Nostalgic coffee shop staples—vibrant cream sodas, varied ice cream floats, and freshly griddled hotcakes—preserve the establishment's unpretentious kissaten charm.
Inside, soft modern jazz drifts through a quiet, Western-manor-inspired interior fitted with counter stools, deep-set tables, and sofa seating bathed in natural light. The layout offers ample room whether you are settling in solo with a book or newspaper, or catching up with a companion. Free parking is available beside the building, making it just as convenient for drivers as it is for train passengers.
