This column introduces cafes and coffee shops around Ishinomaki Station. In Part 1, we introduced four establishments, and in this second part, we will continue to introduce more wonderful cafes. Please try to find your favorite shop.
Now, let's start Part 2!
Kahi-kan is a coffee shop located in a corner of Aitopea 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 spot 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 match the atmosphere of the shop perfectly. 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, Miyagi 986-0822
Let me introduce Cafe Apricot, a coffee shop that fits the description "a coffee shop in an alley." It's located on Kotobuki-cho Street, one street behind the aforementioned Aitopea Street, and it's in a place you might easily pass by at first glance. However, look for the banner flag indicating coffee is served. The retro tiled exterior and the entrance that makes you wonder "Is this really it?" create a gap. The excitement before entering might be part of this coffee shop's charm.
Upon entering, the elderly owner greets you, making it feel more like visiting a grandparent's house than a coffee shop. The owner told us stories from back then and even showed us the actual commercial footage, as Cafe Apricot was used in a TV commercial starring Takuya Kimura and Beat Takeshi around 2012. It's a wonderful place to enjoy old stories over coffee.
Cafe Apricot also offers lunch menus, mainly pasta, so it's recommended for lunch. You'll be surprised by the sheer variety, thinking, "The owner's cooking repertoire is amazing!"
Location: 2-3-3 Chuo, Ishinomaki, Miyagi 986-0822
All six shops introduced so far were south of Ishinomaki Station, but from here, we'll introduce two shops north of the station.
CAFE SUGAWARA is a cozy cafe about a 10-minute walk northeast from Ishinomaki Station, located 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.
CAFE SUGAWARA also offers cafe menus like coffee and sweets, as well as food menus like curry and toast. It's suitable for various occasions, whether you want to take a break with a cup of coffee or grab a bite to eat. Take a short walk from Ishinomaki Station and enjoy exploring the town, then be sure to stop by.
Location: 2-6-6 Sumiyoshicho, Ishinomaki, Miyagi 986-0821
The last cafe introduced in this column is the stylish SMILE MARKET, located in a residential area. It also operates for dinner, so it's recommended if you want to have a drink.
As you open the door, excited by the stylish exterior, you'll find the interior equally sophisticated, making your time spent there enjoyable. The menu and table colors also match exquisitely.
This time, I ordered black tea. The cup is 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 filled me up, and I left the shop feeling completely satisfied. It would be interesting to visit during lunch, cafe, and dinner hours.
Location: 1-5 Minamizato, Ishinomaki, Miyagi 986-0814
In this two-part column, we introduced eight unique cafes and coffee shops in Ishinomaki. Each shop has its own interesting charm, so going on 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 in Ishinomaki City that we couldn't introduce. Whether you live in Ishinomaki or are just visiting, please explore the shops throughout 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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