[Motomachi/China Town ]5 cafes with unique coffee
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2023-03-10
Motomachi and Chinatown in Yokohama are known as a gourmet and sightseeing spot. Among them, the number of cafes offering unique coffee has been increasing recently.
We recommend the following cafes in Motomachi and Chinatown, where individuality shines through and delicious coffee is served.
We recommend the following cafes in Motomachi and Chinatown, where individuality shines through and delicious coffee is served.
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CARAVAN COFFEE STAND
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"CARAVAN COFFEE STAND is located on the first floor of an apartment building in front of the intersection, a 1-minute walk from Motomachi/China Town Station ".
Caravan Coffee is a coffee chain that also operates nationally.
Stylish interior
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Once inside, the interior has an atmosphere reminiscent of the West Coast of the United States, and the large windows are impressive.
There is also terrace seating outside, which is popular in good season.
Coffee representing Yokohama
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Caravan Coffee is also selected by Yokohama as a souvenir under the Yokohama's Choice Yokohama brand "Yokohama Goods Yokohama 001 ". The Golden Camel is one of the most popular, with a good balance of bitterness and depth that will make you want to drink it again and again.
CARAVAN COFFEE STAND offers not only coffee, but also a wide variety of sweets and other food items.
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Our recommended sweet is coffee jelly. The sweetness of the ice cream and the bitterness of the coffee jelly are a perfect match.
There is another Caravan Coffee café in the Motomachi/China Town area, each with a different concept.
"Store Information "
店名：CARAVAN COFFEE STAND
Address: 1F Park Homes Yokohama Yamashita-cho, 88 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0023
Access: Minato Mirai Line "Motomachi-Chukagai Station "1 minute walk
Phone number: 045-227-6877
Business hours: 9:00-19:30 (LO19:00)
Regular day off: irregular
Budget: ³,000 - ³,999
URL: https://www.instagram.com/caravan.coffee.stand/
MOTOMACHI COFFEE ROASTERY
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Located halfway between the Minato Mirai Line "Motomachi-Chukagai Station "and "Nihon-Odori Station ", MOTOMACHI COFFEE ROASTERY is located on the street behind the KAAT Kanagawa Theater. Opened in January 2022, it is a relatively new store.
The skeleton interior is eye-catching.
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It is located on the first floor of a building lined with unique restaurants. A large roasting machine near the entrance is eye-catching.
The chic interior is reminiscent of a café in New York, and eat-in is also available. There are 5 seats at the counter, 2 bench seats in the loft space, and 2 counter seats, for a total of about 10 seats.
In addition to drinks, the store sells coffee beans and gift packs, as well as coffee cups and utensils, making it a fun place for coffee lovers to browse.
Roasted in the store, you can enjoy specialty coffees.
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MOTOMACHI COFFEE ROASTERY has a wide variety to choose from, with 12 different blends alone. You can choose your favorite coffee from shallow roast to deep roast, bitterness and acidity, etc., while consulting with the staff.
Even if you are not a coffee connoisseur, it is a great place to get coordinated. Sweets are only light, such as cookies.
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Yamashita Park is just a five-minute walk away. Under the blue sky, drinking a cup of MOTOMACHI COFFEE ROASTERY's fine coffee will make you feel even more delicious.
"Store Information "
店名：MOTOMACHI COFFEE ROASTERY
Address: Monani Building 1F, 25-14 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023
Access: 5 minute walk from "Motomachi/China-gai Station ", "Nihon-odori Station "on the Minatomirai Line
Phone number: 045-211-4669
Business hours: 10:00-20:00
Closed: No
Budget: ³,000
URL: https://www.instagram.com/m.c.r.69/
COFFEE ROASTERY MEGURO
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COFFEE ROASTERY MEGURO opened in October 2022 and is one of the newest coffee shops in the Motomachi/China Town area along with MOTOMACHI COFFEE ROASTERY.
Located on the same street as CARAVAN COFFEE STAND, this new coffee spot is a hot spot for locals and tourists alike.
Distinctive white, house-like exterior.
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The exterior of the white, single-family-style house looks exceptionally bright on a sunny day. The restaurant has large windows facing the main street and is lined with bright natural wood tables and chairs. There are a total of 30 seats.
Full drink and food menu
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There is a wide selection of drinks other than coffee, including Americano, espresso, latte and mocha, hojicha and matcha lattes, as well as local beer and other alcoholic beverages.
There are also a variety of light meals such as curry and paninis, as well as sweets such as cheesecake and doughnuts.
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Like MOTOMACHI COFFEE ROASTERY, a roasting machine is located in the store. The feature of this store is that you can enjoy fresh coffee roasted in the store. The Americano has a mild taste with less bitterness, but you can also feel the depth of the coffee.
"Store Information "
店名：MOTOMACHI COFFEE ROASTERY
Address: 88-5 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa 231-0023
Access: Minato Mirai Line "Motomachi-Chukagai Station "3 min. walk
Phone number: 045-306-9010
Business hours: 10:00-20:00
Closed: Wednesday
Budget: ³,000 - ³,999
URL: https://roasterymeguro.com/
Inner energy CAFÉ
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A five-minute walk from JR Kannai Station, this café is located past Yokohama Stadium, on the street in front of the Arinake Main Building and Harbors Moon Café, with its striking blue lettering sign.
Renovated gas station
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The space that originally housed a gas station has been converted into a power supply stand for EV vehicles and a café has been added. The ceiling of the store is high, a remnant of the gas station days, and the space is spacious.
The cyber near-future look of the poured walls and the light-colored wood tables and chairs add warmth and coziness to the space.
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At first glance, the space appears inorganic, but in one corner of the café, plants are also being grown, providing a bit of comfort.
It is also equipped with and sells power supply and cables for use as a workspace. Not only can you hang out at the cafe, but you can also use it effectively as a workspace.
Marriage with waffles is recommended.
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There are a total of eight types of coffee that can be ordered at Innergie CAFÉ. There are three blends and five singles. The blends are shallow roast and medium roast.
Since this is a cashless payment, cash is not accepted; only QR codes, transportation system IC cards, or credit cards can be used, so please keep that in mind.
The STEP blend is a light coffee with no bitterness and a light, refreshing taste with a hint of acidity.
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It enhances the sweetness of the whipped cream and apricot jam topped on the waffle, which is also a recommended sweet treat.
This coffee can be enjoyed even by those who are not so fond of coffee.
Take-out is also available, so this is a café you should definitely check out when strolling through Chinatown with a cup of coffee in hand.
"Store Information "
Store name: Innergie CAFÉ
Address: 193-1, Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0023
Access: JR Negishi Line, "Kannai Station, ", Minatomirai Line, ", 5 min. walk from Nihon-odori Station, "
Phone number: 045-319-6816
Business hours: 10:00-18:00
Regular day off: irregular
Budget: ³,000
URL: https://www.instagram.com/innergiecafe/?hl=ja
plus & kalita
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plus & kalita is located on the main street of Motomachi Shopping Street, a 5-minute walk from "Ishikawamachi Station "on the JR Negishi Line and a 7-minute walk from "Motomachi/China Town Station "on the Minatomirai Line.
It is marked by the red checkered rim, which is the symbol of Kalita.
The first floor is a store, and the second floor is a café bathed in light.
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Many people may think of Kalita when they think of filters and other coffee-related utensils.
Located on the second floor of a coffee equipment store, the café offers coffee that is rarely found in other stores.
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The café, flooded with light through large windows, seats eight at tables and six at the counter, and although there are not many seats, the spaciousness allows you to enjoy a blissful moment.
You can also enjoy rare coffee
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The coffee you can enjoy at plus & kalita changes regularly. It is characterized by having beans from unique roasting places.
Coffee beans are purchased from a selection of roasting places throughout Japan, and you can sometimes find rare ones that you cannot find in the Kanto area.
On this day, three types of coffee from a roasting place in Kyushu were on the menu. You can choose from shallow roast, medium roast, and deep roast, as well as your favorite flavor.
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The deep roasted Honduras from Nagasaki roasting place NAI has a full flavor and a hint of sourness. It has a bitter, deep, yet clean taste, like dark chocolate with a hint of sweetness.
No sweets or other food items are available. Payment is cash only for now.
Recommended for those who would like to enjoy coffee from a roasting place they do not yet know.
The coffee available at the café is also sold by the bean. It is also recommended to buy some to take home as souvenirs.
"Store Information "
Store name: plus & kalita
Address: Hayakawa Building, 4-167 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0861, Japan
Access: 5 min. walk from "Ishikawamachi Station "on JR Negishi Line, 7 min. walk from "Motomachi/China Town Station "on Minatomirai Line
Phone number: : 045-227-4333
Business hours: 11:00-19:00
Closed: Monday (if Monday is a national holiday, the following Tuesday)
Budget: ³,000
URL: https://www.instagram.com/plusandkalita/
summary
The Motomachi/China Town area is home to many cafes where you can enjoy unique coffee. In addition to the five introduced here, there are many more delicious coffee shops in the area.
This coming weekend, compare coffees from each store and find your favorite coffee.
*Menus at each store are current as of March 2023. Menu items offered are subject to change. Please check our website or Instagram for the latest information on each store.
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