Hachinohe (Aomori)
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3 Recommended Cafes in Hachinohe

Hachinohe is a great city for café hopping.
It’s home to a variety of unique spots, from places where you can enjoy seasonal fruits to cafés that pride themselves on pancakes and espresso.
Here are three recommended cafés you’ll want to visit during your trip.

A selection of the finest seasonal fruits

Special Fruit Mix Parfait. Available for order after 10:00 a.m.
Special Fruit Mix Parfait. Available for order after 10:00 a.m.

From cakes and pancakes to French toast, waffles, and parfaits, the abundance of fruit-based menu items is something you’ll only find at a shop run by a produce store. Each dish is generously loaded with fruit, giving you an incredibly indulgent experience.The most popular item is the “Special Fruit Mix Parfait,” topped with about 10 kinds of fruit and two kinds of ice cream. The fruit sauces—such as strawberry and mango—are all made from fresh fruit, resulting in a truly satisfying flavor. While the portion is large enough to share between two people, many customers reportedly finish the whole thing on their own.

A must-visit spot for fruit lovers

A popular spot visited by people of all ages from morning to night
A popular spot visited by people of all ages from morning to night

At lunchtime, you can enjoy set menus featuring fruit sandwiches and French toast piled high with fruit. In addition to classics like matcha parfaits and pudding à la mode, the menu also features “Sachinoka” strawberries from Hachinohe and seasonal specialties. The selection of fruit juices and milkshakes is also extensive—so much so that you’ll have a hard time deciding what to order.
The café also sells takeout cakes, fruit for gifts, juices, baked goods, and other sweets, so you can pick up souvenirs here as well.

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If you walk up the hill leading from Hon-Hachinohe Station toward the city center, you’ll find the shop right in front of City Hall. All the seasonal fruits are delicious, and I look forward to visiting every season. Highly recommended when exploring Hachinohe.

Fruit & Parlor Odawara
  • Address 3-4-3 Uchimaru, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 5-minute walk from Hon-Hachinohe Station
  • Hours Monday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sundays and Holidays: 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
  • Closed No holidays
  • TEL: +81-(0)3-77-78-068 0178-24-5873
  • Parking Free of charge

A shop specializing in espresso and homemade sweets

Focaccia Lunch (includes a drink)
Focaccia Lunch (includes a drink)

This café opened in 2008 on Hanamizuki Street in Hachinohe City. Its pride and joy is the espresso brewed using a machine from the Italian company La Marzocco. Another secret to its popularity is the variety of flavored lattes available—including caramel, hazelnut, strawberry, and coconut—in addition to the classic café latte.
During lunch hours from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., set menus featuring items like focaccia and pizza toast are also very popular. Two types of focaccia are served daily from a selection of eight, and you can also enjoy homemade desserts.

A cozy, hideaway-style café

A cozy café loved by people of all ages
A cozy café loved by people of all ages

Located in a corner of an old building, the shop’s narrow layout and wood-grain interior have a nostalgic feel, allowing you to relax comfortably even on your first visit. Handmade accessories are also sold inside the shop.
Another must-try here is the selection of cakes. The owner bakes them fresh daily, and the daily recommendations are written on a small blackboard. Enjoy them alongside their signature espresso for a truly delightful experience.

Cafe×Cafe (Cafe Cafe)
  • Address https://maps.app.goo.gl/jTgQSfBgK8rBp42U6 MAP
  • Direction 17-minute walk from Hon-Hachinohe Station
  • Hours Tuesday–Friday 11:00 AM–4:00 PM, Saturday 11:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Closed Days Sundays, Mondays, and holidays
  • TEL: +81-(0)3-77-78-068 0178-38-6536
  • Parking None

A café where “cute” and “delicious” come together

Perchi’s Special Pancakes, Butterfly Pea
Perchi’s Special Pancakes, Butterfly Pea

The signature dish is the pancakes, whose fluffy texture and subtle sweetness are truly addictive.
The “Perchi Special Pancakes,” generously topped with berries and bananas, are known for the messages and illustrations drawn in chocolate sauce on the plate. Since they’re happy to accommodate requests, they’re extremely popular for girls’ nights out and families with children.
In addition, they offer a wide variety of both sweet and savory options, including caramel nuts, red bean and matcha, smoked salmon and avocado, and curry & egg. With so many toppings to choose from, you can explore and find your favorite combination—another great perk.

A spot packed with all the joys of a café

The charming interior is also popular as a party venue
The charming interior is also popular as a party venue

For savory options, we recommend the “Perchi Plate,” which lets you sample four types of deli items, or the limited-quantity roast beef bowl. For sweets, they offer trendy items like the “S’mores” parfait made with toasted marshmallows and the “Sprout Parfait,” which looks like a flowerpot.
The owner is a “Certified Character Bento Artist” who teaches how to make character bento boxes. As a result, the shop offers not only cute bento boxes but also a variety of fun presentations, such as hors d’oeuvres, the “Pancake Plate” decorated with illustrations made from chocolate sauce, and “Table Art,” where the entire table is adorned with food-based artwork.

Deli Cafe Perch
  • Address 2F Aji Building, 19-1 Mutsu-machi, Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 13-minute walk from Hon-Hachinohe Station
  • Hours 11:00 AM–6:00 PM (Last Order: 5:30 PM)
  • Closed Days Tuesdays (Open on public holidays; closed the following day)
  • TEL: +81-(0)3-77-78-068 0178-80-7740
  • Parking None

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