This column introduces cafes and coffee shops around Ishinomaki Station. In Part 1, we introduced 4 establishments, and in this second part, we will continue to introduce more wonderful cafes. Please try to find your favorite spot.
Now, let's start Part 2!
Kahi-kan is a coffee shop located in a corner of Aito-pia Street, where many restaurants gather, and it's recommended for enjoying coffee after a meal.
Kahi-kan is on the second floor of a building that also houses the hair salon Anarchy monkey. The interior has a chic and calm atmosphere, with an exquisite balance of light from the windows and the brightness of plants. There's also a painting depicting Ishinomori Manga Museum, a tourist attraction in Ishinomaki, allowing you to feel the artistic side of Ishinomaki.
The coffee cups with the shop's logo are cute and round, and they perfectly match the interior's atmosphere. The female owner is also friendly and approachable, so if you want to relax with a cup of coffee, please visit Kahi-kan.
Location: 2-2-13 Chuo, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 986-0822
Let me introduce Cafe Apricot, a place that fits the description of a "back-alley coffee shop." It's located on Kotobuki-cho Street, one street behind the aforementioned Aito-pia Street, and it's a spot you might easily pass by at first glance. However, look for the banner indicating coffee is served. The retro tiled exterior and the entrance that makes you wonder, "Is this really it?" create a charming contrast. The excitement of entering might be part of this coffee shop's appeal.
Upon entering, the elderly owner greets you, making it feel more like visiting your grandfather's house than a coffee shop. Cafe Apricot was used in a TV commercial starring Takuya Kimura and Takeshi Kitano around 2012, and the owner shared stories from that time and even showed us the actual commercial. It's a wonderful place where you can enjoy old stories over coffee.
Cafe Apricot also offers a lunch menu, primarily pasta, making it a great option for lunch. You'll be surprised by the sheer variety, thinking, "The owner's cooking repertoire is amazing!"
Location: 2-3-3 Chuo, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 986-0822
All six establishments introduced so far were south of Ishinomaki Station, but from here, we'll introduce two establishments north of the station.
CAFE SUGAWARA is an at-home cafe located about a 10-minute walk northeast of Ishinomaki Station, along the JR Ishinomaki Line tracks. Both the exterior and interior have a warm, woody atmosphere, with plants and accessories decorating the space. The clatter of the trains even feels comforting.
At CAFE SUGAWARA, in addition to cafe menus like coffee and sweets, there are also food menus such as curry and toast. You can take a break with a cup of coffee or grab a bite to eat; it seems suitable for various occasions. Take a short walk from Ishinomaki Station and enjoy exploring the town, then be sure to stop by.
Location: 2-6-6 Sumiyoshi-cho, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 986-0821
The last cafe to be introduced in this column is the stylish cafe SMILE MARKET, located in a residential area. It also operates for dinner, making it a recommended cafe when you want to enjoy a drink.
As you open the door, excited by the stylish exterior, you'll find the interior equally sophisticated, making the time spent there enjoyable. The menu and table colors also match exquisitely.
This time, I ordered black tea. The cup was also stylish, making it a truly "Instagrammable" cafe. Those who love photography and Instagram will surely fall in love with this cafe at first sight.
The lunch plate was a well-balanced meal that left me feeling full and happy when I left the restaurant. It would be interesting to visit during lunch, cafe, and dinner hours.
Location: 1-5 Minaminakazato, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture 986-0814
In this two-part column, we introduced 8 unique cafes and coffee shops in Ishinomaki. Each establishment has its own interesting charm, so a cafe hopping tour would be great.
This time, we focused on the area around Ishinomaki Station, but there are countless other cafes and coffee shops throughout Ishinomaki City that we couldn't introduce. Whether you live in Ishinomaki or are just visiting, please explore the shops within the city. You're sure to discover cafes and coffee shops with different charms.
Click here for Part 1 of the Ishinomaki Cafe Introduction
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