[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] 7 long-established coffee shops in Morioka City! Spend your time surrounded by the scent of Showa!

Morioka City was featured in the New York Times article ``52 Cities to Visit in 2023'' as a city with many coffee shops with a good atmosphere.it was done.

As the number of modern "cafes" increases and the number of traditional "coffee shops" decreases in the cities, the moment you step into a store, you will feel as if you have returned to the Showa era.There are many coffee shops in Morioka City with a retro atmosphere.

In this article, we will introduce a coffee shop that will remind you of the good old Showa era.

Cappuccino Shiki (Ekimae Dori)

Located in front of the station, a 3-minute walk from the east exit of Morioka Station, this coffee shop has been around since 1982 (Showa 57), just before the opening of the Tohoku Shinkansen, and its landmark is a large espresso pot.

This pot in front of the store was created to make it easier to tell that this is a coffee shop that serves espresso.

Inside the store, there is a manual Italian espresso machine that was used until 1998, giving it a strong presence.

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The shop name ``Cappuccino'' and the landmark ``Espresso'' are the shop's most recommended signature menu items.

In addition, be sure to try the four types of ``hot sandwiches'' that have been popular since opening, ``gratin'' and ``doria'' with handmade white sauce, and ``chocobana toast'' that goes perfectly with espresso.

INFORMATION

  • Store name: Cappuccino Shiki
  • Location: 10-6 Morioka Ekimae-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
  • Phone number: 019-625-3608
  • Business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:00-21:00, Sunday 9:00-20:00
  • Closed: Monday
  • URL: None

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Tea House Liebe (Uchimaru)

It opened in 1971 as a tea specialty store in Uchimaru, a government district near the castle ruins park and Sakurayama Shrine.

The retro Showa era exterior and elegant, classical interior with stylish furniture has been loved by the citizens of Morioka since its establishment, and has become a relaxing place for men and women of all ages.

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Speaking of Liebe, we recommend black tea, and the tasteful tea cups bring out the aroma and taste of the black tea.

The daily lunch set is a plate of daily pasta, several types of sandwiches, and salad, and comes with a drink, making it a good value.At lunchtime, the restaurant is sometimes full of office ladies from the government district.

In addition, the hearty, thick-sliced ​​Visa Toast has long been a popular dish.

INFORMATION

  • Store name: Tea House Liebe
  • Location: 5-3 Morioka City Maru, Iwate Prefecture
  • Phone number: 019-651-1627
  • Business hours: Mon-Fri 7:30-19:00, Sat 9:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-19:00
  • Regular holidays: None (irregular holidays)
  • URL: None

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Cafe Mama (Honmachi-dori 1-chome)

Located on Honmachi Street near Liebe, it was founded in 1932 (Showa 7) and celebrated its 90th anniversary last year.

As the name suggests, it's a cozy coffee shop where you'll be warmly welcomed by a kind mom, and the current mom is the third generation.

It is close to the Iwate Prefectural Office and Iwate Medical University, and is visited by many staff, professors, and students.It's also an art gallery cafe with paintings on display, and is often visited by art-related patrons such as painters and poets.

Recommended menu

The hot cocoa has a reputation for being delicious with a slight sweetness, and sweets such as chocolate candies are included with the drink.

The toast set, which comes with a fried egg, banana and salad, and the old-fashioned cream soda are also popular.

INFORMATION

  • Store name: Cafe Mama
  • Location: 1-8-10 Honmachi-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
  • Phone number: 019-622-5576
  • Business hours: Mon-Sat 11:00-21:00
  • Closed: Sunday
  • URL: None

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Compass (Rashinban: Nakanobashi-dori 1-chome)

The Nakanobashi-dori 1-chome area where the compass is located is called Fukude-cho, and there are restaurants such as Wanko Soba Azuma-ya nearby.

This used to be a popular coffee shop called Rokubungi, but it closed in 2017.

However, the current owner, a graduate of Iwate University who was a regular customer, took over the shop and revived it as a compass, a navigational tool, while keeping the atmosphere intact.

The restaurant has a relaxing retro atmosphere, and there is also a retro piano, and concerts are sometimes held here.

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Not only is the coffee delicious, but the chocolates here are also exquisite and are sold both in-store and online.

The hot chocolate made with this chocolate is rich, elegantly sweet, and has an outstanding cacao flavor.

The various hot sandwiches that were popular at Sextant have been revived, allowing you to enjoy the flavors of those days.

INFORMATION

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Tea shop Shun (Nakanohashi-dori 1-chome)

The tea specialty store located on Nakanohashi-dori 1-chome, which is right next to the Rashinban, is located in a two-story detached house with the warmth of wood, where you can relax in a bright space.

There is a grand piano on the first floor, and live performances are sometimes held.

Recommended menu

Above all, we recommend the tea, which the owner personally goes to India to purchase and serve using his special method.

In addition, you can enjoy the boiled milk tea in six different flavors, including honey and rum.

The marmalade that comes with the scones is homemade and has a delicious bitter orange peel flavor, so I used this.Russian tea is exquisite.

In addition to sweets, the original curry is delicious and popular.

INFORMATION

  • Store name: Tea store Shun
  • Location: 1-3-15 Nakanohashi-dori, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
  • Phone number: 019-623-3036
  • Business hours: Thursday-Monday 12:00-18:00
  • Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
  • URL: From the official website of Shun Tea Shop

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Sarou Shamon (Sarou Shamon)

Founded in 1953 (Showa 28), it is located a little to the side from the Sakemachi Arcade, and the two-story store, which was a renovated storehouse, is stocked with tasteful accessories.

Retro-style tables and chairs create a chic space with calming, soft lighting.

Recommended menu

In addition to coffee, we also recommend the summer-only Ramune Float.So, if you come to Morioka in the summer, please give it a try.

As for the food, the Hayashi Beef Rice topped with the store's original fluffy egg is very popular, and the three types of parfaits in black (chocolate), red (strawberry), and green (matcha) are both outstanding in appearance and taste.

In addition, Japanese sweets such as anmitsu and black sesame shiruko (only available in winter) have a nostalgic appeal.

INFORMATION

  • Store name: Sarou Shamon
  • Address: 5-7 Sasamachi, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture 020-0878
  • Phone number: 019-651-5562
  • Business hours: Mon-Sun 11:00-19:00
  • Regular holidays: None (irregular holidays)
  • URL: None

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Cafe Fukakusa (Konyamachi)

Fukakusa, located on the riverbank on the left after crossing the Nakano Bridge over the Nakatsugawa River from Morioka Castle Ruins Park, is covered in green ivy and has a mysterious appearance that changes depending on the season and the atmosphere depending on the time of day. It's a coffee shop.

The interior of the store is made of wood and has a warm feel, with many retro accessories, and there is also a relaxing private room-like space and terrace seating with a view of the Nakatsugawa River.

It has a homely atmosphere, with regulars enjoying sessions on the piano and guitar in the store.

The current owners are the second generation son and his wife, and the coffee shop is warmly welcomed by Doc, an adorable Airedale terrier.

Recommended menu

The only sweet, the milk crepe roll cake cake set, is popular for its gentle sweetness.

Although it is a coffee shop, we also serve beer, whiskey, specialty coffee shochu, and other alcoholic beverages, as well as snacks, so some regulars seem to use it like a bar.

INFORMATION

  • Store name: Cafe Fukakusa
  • Location: 1-2 Konyacho, Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture
  • Phone number: 019-622-2353
  • Business hours: Mon-Sun 12:00-19:00
  • Regular holidays: None (irregular holidays)
  • URL: Cafe Fukakusa Official Instagram

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summary

These coffee shops seem to be places that people of a certain age can visit once in a while to feel nostalgic.

However, it is said that among young people these days, known as the ``Z Generation,'' there is a sensibility that feels that the ``Showa'' period is rather new, and an increasing number of people are said to like going to these coffee shops.

Why not visit this cafe for the younger generation as a new sensation, or for the senior generation to reminisce about their nostalgic student days?

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