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Perfect for a break from traveling. 7 recommended cafes in Kanazawa Katamachi

Located in the center of Kanazawa, the Katamachi area is one of the largest downtown areas in Hokuriku with more than several thousand restaurants. Walking around Katamachi, you are sure to find your favorite café. Here we introduce some of our favorite cafes for a morning coffee, a relaxing break, or even a night out.

Stylish to the eye! The perfect morning to start your day in Kanazawa!

Croque Madame Salad & Drink Set (kiwi juice): 1,350 yen
Croque Madame Salad & Drink Set (kiwi juice): 1,350 yen

A hot sandwich and deli store owned by "PLAT HOME," a very popular creative restaurant in Kanazawa. With the theme of "everyday life that blends in with the city," this popular restaurant is loved not only by tourists but also by local customers.
The "Croque Madame" is popular as a morning meal, and comes with a salad and drink set for a good price. Fresh organic vegetables delivered daily from Hisanao Matsuda Shoten, a grocery store across the street from the restaurant, are served with homemade dressing. The bread is a special order from NiOR, a popular bakery in Nonoichi, Kanazawa's neighboring city. Enjoy the marriage of homemade béchamel sauce and smoky half-boiled yolk intertwined with the fluffy bread.

For all kinds of occasions. User-friendly, comfortable space.

Renovated from a former clothing store, the space has a warm white color scheme with the clay walls left intact.
Renovated from a former clothing store, the space has a warm white color scheme with the clay walls left intact.

Morning and lunch switch after 11:00 a.m., so many people use the restaurant as a brunch. The daily changing "open sandwiches" from 750 yen are a particular delicacy using seasonal ingredients. The charm of this restaurant is that you can enjoy different tastes no matter how many times you come.
We also recommend tasting Japanese wine with homemade deli for lunch. Drinking alcohol in the light of day is exceptional. Why don't you reward yourself for working hard every day with a fun and delicious time that is possible only when you are on vacation? Sweets such as tiramisu and seasonal pound cakes are also popular accompaniments to café time.

Local Guide Comment
Deli, hot sandwiches, and take-out of sweets and drinks are also recommended. Spending time relaxing by the nearby Saigawa River is also a blissful experience.
MONET sandwicherie artisanale
  • Address 3-48-1 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction 12 min. drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Sakurabashi, and walk about 4 minutes.
  • Business hours 8:00-18:00
  • Closed Wednesday, 3rd Tue.
  • TEL 076-299-5449
  • Parking None *Toll parking is available in the vicinity.

A wide variety of espressos served in the Melbourne style

Kesa Pasa Rare Cheese Cake
Kesa Pasa Rare Cheese Cake" 600 yen, "Flat White" 500 yen

This cafe was opened by a couple with experience as baristas at a cafe in Melbourne, Australia. They serve various kinds of espresso to let customers feel the different tastes depending on the bean and the way of drinking.
The "Kesapasa Rare Cheese Cake," which resembles cheese with holes in it, has a refreshing lime flavor and melts in the mouth with just the right amount of acidity. The "Flat White," a combination of espresso and milk, is a major drink in Australia. The milk has less foam, so you can enjoy a silky, fine texture.

No need to worry, even for beginners! The more you know, the more you enjoy the world of espresso!

Spend a leisurely time watching people on the street or reading a book.
Spend a leisurely time watching people on the street or reading a book.

The wide variety of beans and drinking styles makes it easy for even those who don't like coffee to enjoy it. Since different combinations allow you to enjoy completely different tastes and mouthfeel, finding your own favorite is one of the most enjoyable parts of the experience. They offer suggestions that suit each individual, so if you are unsure, we recommend consulting with them.
Sweets are made with coffee in mind, and they will be happy to give you their recommended pairings. The "Kesa Pasa Rare Cheese Cake" is said to go best with the "Long Black" 550 yen, which gives a strong espresso taste.

Local Guide Comment
If you want to avoid the daytime crowds, we recommend coming before 1:00 p.m. You can also enjoy drinks at the night café, available only on Fridays.
Espresso Bar Kesaran Pasaran
  • Address 3-17-3 Shin-Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 13 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Sakurabashi bus stop, and walk about 2 minutes.
  • Business hours 8:30-17:00 (L.O. 16:30)
    Open only in the evening on Fridays from 18:00 to 22:00
  • Closed Mon.
  • TEL 080-3743-6801
  • Parking No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

Bean to bar to discover the depth of cacao

Melted Raw Chocolate 2P (500 yen), Hot Chocolate (700 yen)
Melted Raw Chocolate 2P (500 yen), Hot Chocolate (700 yen)

This chocolate specialty store is owned by the popular French restaurant "FIL D'OR" in Kanazawa. It is gaining popularity as a bean-to-bar shop that consistently makes chocolates from the roasting of cacao beans. The delicious drinks and sweets that bring out the full flavor of cacao are impressive.
The "Melting Raw Chocolate" with whiskey has a mildly sweet, adult taste that goes great with alcohol. The "Hot Chocolate" is characterized by a gorgeous sour taste. Its subdued flavor, with a strong sense of the cacao's individuality, makes it a perfect drink to enjoy in the evening.

Enjoy the chain of connections spun and created by cacao!

The standing eat-in space is simple but warm and inviting.
The standing eat-in space is simple but warm and inviting.

Cacao beans are purchased directly from Vietnamese farmers. We are able to bring out the original goodness of the ingredients while respecting the individuality of the cacao without killing its original flavor, because we respect the farmers and their cacao beans. We named the store "Phil," meaning "thread," in the hope that it will become a place where people can further connect with each other through cacao.
The hot chocolate is served in original Suzu-yaki bowls that were specially ordered from a Suzu-yaki artist. The connection is expanding, incorporating vessels from local craft artists and creating flavors using ingredients from local farmers.

Local Guide Comment
The chocolate workshop is also located on the premises, so you can taste the chocolates while taking a peek into the workshop. You can also purchase about 8 types of chocolate bars, including seasonal flavors.
FILFIL CACAO FACTORY & CAFÉ・Bar
  • Address 2-26-14 Katamachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction Approximately 8 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi Chuo Dori" and walk about 1 minute.
  • Business hours Thursday-Friday 18:00-23:00, Saturday 12:00-17:30, 19:30-23:00
  • Regular holiday Sunday, Monday-Wednesday
  • TEL 080-1301-5697
  • Parking No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

Japanese sweets and tea with a view of the tsuboniwa garden

Seasonal Japanese sweets
Seasonal Japanese sweets" 400 yen, "Fruit tea" 780 yen

This coffee shop is tucked away in a building in Katamachi. The coffee shop corner offers a view of the tsuboniwa garden, and you will be surprised at the Japanese-style space that you would not expect to find inside a building.
At the coffee shop, fresh confections from the Japanese confectionery shop "Yoshi Hashi," which offers fresh confections by reservation only, are popular. Seasonal Japanese sweets served in a quiet and peaceful atmosphere are a real treat. Fruit tea from "Haas & Haas," a prestigious tea company from Vienna, is enchanting with its aromatic flavor. Enjoy the berry flavor from the tea leaves filled with dried fruits such as raspberries and papaya to your heart's content.

Enjoy not only the café but also the handicrafts.

The gallery space is lined with high-quality handicrafts from Japan and abroad.
The gallery space is lined with high-quality handicrafts from Japan and abroad.

The gallery occupies one-third of the spacious store. The owner, who values his relationships with customers, has selected a wide range of artifacts from Japan and abroad. The lineup is wide, both domestic and international, and the owner says that she only handles crafts that she really likes.
He says, "I learn a lot from the makers," and his love for the makers and their crafts is evident. In the gallery, visitors can feel the comfort of the crafts and get hints on how to use them. The crafts on display change from time to time, so enjoy every encounter.

Local Guide Comment
The restaurant is also proud of its lunch menu, which requires reservations and only serves about 10 servings. The menu changes daily and is all homemade. The simple and warm home-style dishes, made without additives, are sure to warm your heart. It is a relaxing space for adults who want to come in alone.
Craft Gallery Coffee Wave
  • Address 3F, Labrick 90, 1-3-13 Katamachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Bus Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at Korinbo and walk about 4 minutes.
  • Business Hours 11:30-17:00
  • Regular holiday Wednesday (irregular holidays)
  • TEL 076-232-1173
  • Parking No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

Pies and drinks with elaborate flavors created by the use of spices

Meat Pie
Meat Pie" 500 yen, "Strawberry and Pistachio Pie" 500 yen, "Cafe Bowl" 650 yen

This spice and coffee shop is located near the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, but tucked away in a hidden alleyway. When you open the door, you will be filled with the aroma of spices. The store is synonymous with homemade pies made with local ingredients and spices.
The most popular "meat pie" is a crispy homemade pie filled with vegetables and a generous portion of meat. There are always four kinds of seasonal pies made with spices, and the sweetness of the ingredients is maximized in each one. The "café bowl," a creamy café au lait served in a Kutani ware bowl, is a unique drink.

Surrounded by the delicious aroma of spices

Take a breather in a space where locals and tourists mingle
Take a breather in a space where locals and tourists mingle

The blue Royal Copenhagen tile table, which he says he fell in love with at first sight, is the best seat in the house. With vintage interior furnishings and plenty of sunlight streaming in through the large windows, you can feel the flow of time in the restaurant.
Such a place is an irresistible spot for both locals and tourists. While aiming to be a store that connects people through spices and coffee, it has actually become a place where many interactions take place and new relationships are born. It is also a place where people from the art world come and go and where highly sensitive people gather.

Local Guide Comment
Take-out is also available, so it is recommended to stop by for a light lunch or when you are hungry.
kakurezato coffee
  • Address 6-40-1 Shimohondacho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Direction by bus Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Hondamachi" and walk 2 minutes.
  • Business hours 10:00-18:00
  • Regular holiday Mon. and Tue.
  • TEL None
  • Parking None *Toll parking is available in the vicinity.

Parfait with the best match of Kaga-bocha tea and sourness of fruit

Kaga-bocha parfait (860 yen)
Kaga-bocha parfait (860 yen)

Founded in 1876, Chaya Cafe is run by a tea shop that has been passed down for more than 160 years and continues to be loved by locals, and is now very popular among travelers as well. The wide variety of sweets, which always have more than 50 varieties, all look so delicious that it is hard to choose just one.
The signature item on the menu is the "Dusty Kaga Bocha Parfait," which uses an abundance of Kaga Bocha tea. You can find Kaga-bocha soft serve ice cream, stick tea powder, stick tea jelly, and stick tea pudding all over the parfait. Fruits and dried fruits are also used in the parfait, giving it a mellow yet refreshing taste.

Various ways to enjoy tea, made possible by the fact that we are a tea shop

Inside the store, you can feel the atmospheric Japanese atmosphere.
Inside the store, you can feel the atmospheric Japanese atmosphere.

Don't miss the matcha sweets and drinks, including soft-serve ice cream, green tea, and matcha affogado. The matcha is stone ground in the store, creating a special taste that only a tea specialty store can offer.
The owner personally collects sencha teas from all over Japan, including Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kyoto, and Shizuoka, and these teas are also popular items. He also has many fans of his shakes, such as the Kaga Bo-cha Shake (400 yen) during the summer season. The interior of the store, with its eye-catching red Japanese umbrella, is full of Japanese atmosphere. Enjoy a cup of tea to your heart's content while looking out over the lush green of the garden.

Local Guide Comment
Tea leaves are also sold in the store. Tea tasting is also available, so we recommend taking some home as a souvenir.
Nodaya Tea Shop
  • Address 3 Tatemachi, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 13 minutes from JR Kanazawa Station by car
  • Bus Direction Approx. 6 min. walk from Katamachi bus stop after taking the bus from JR Kanazawa Station.
  • Business hours 9:30-18:30
  • Closed January 1 and 2
  • TEL 076-221-0982
  • Parking No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.

Health-friendly, additive-free handmade sweets

Chanoki Crepe set (drink M)
Chanoki Crepe set (drink M)" 1,100 yen with your choice of drink and crepe, toppings 50 yen each

This café offers health-friendly, additive-free, handmade sweets centering on crepes. Once you try the crepes, you will become addicted to their chewy texture. Try them with meringue pudding or bear cookie toppings.
The most popular item is the "Chanoki Crepe Set," which includes a crepe and a drink. The "Matcha Brownie" crepe, made with an abundance of Yame matcha green tea, is a must for matcha lovers. It is not too sweet, so you will not get tired of eating it until the end.

A sweet treat time in a store with eye-catching dried flowers

Enjoy a relaxing tea time in a healing space overflowing with warmth
Enjoy a relaxing tea time in a healing space overflowing with warmth

The drinks made from Taiwanese tea and Kaga stick tea are also noteworthy. The Kaga Bocha Fruit Tea, which uses Nodaya Chaya's Kaga Bocha tea, is a cup of tea with a distinctly Ishikawa flavor. The lemon tea base is refreshing and has a slight aroma of stick tea. The warm atmosphere of the restaurant, with its wooden tables and dried flowers, will make you feel like staying for a long time. The restaurant is designed in a cozy and natural space with the hope that customers will take a break from their busy daily lives and spend some time relaxing and feeling nature.

Local Guide Comment
There are also tables equipped with electrical outlets where you can charge your cell phone or work on your computer. There are also stylish mirrors and chairs that make you want to take pictures!
Chanoki Kanazawa
  • Address Miyashita Bldg. 1F, 101-1 Tatemachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa MAP
  • Direction 11 minutes drive from JR Kanazawa Station
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Kanazawa Station, get off at "Katamachi" and walk about 5 minutes.
  • Business Hours Monday-Saturday 12:00-18:00, Sunday and national holidays 11:00-18:00 *Subject to change
  • Closed Wednesday
  • TEL 076-255-6564
  • Parking No parking *Pay parking is available in the vicinity.
The information in this article is current as of the date of the update. Please check before visiting as they are subject to change.