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10 Stylish Cafes in Yokohama
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When taking a break from your pleasant stroll through Yokohama, you may want to stop by one of the stylish cafes characteristic of Yokohama. Here, we feature stylish cafes that locals, so-called “Hamakkos” recommend! From classic can't-miss cafes to hidden-away gems, these 10 cafes are perfect for those who want to enjoy Yokohama while exploring cafes.
* Regarding each cafe information:
Due to COVID-19 infection preventive measures, service methods, opening hours, and closing days may change. Please contact the cafes directly before visiting.
Motomachi-Chinatown Area
Pavlov Patisserie, Motomachi Main Store, Naka-ku / Chinatown
This café was created under the theme of "a stylish cake shop found on a Parisian street corner”. And indeed, once you step in, you will feel as if you have slipped into Paris, surrounded by wallpaper, sofas, and accessories that create a Medieval European styled-interior! Filled with cute items, you can enjoy their famous pound cake and French toast at your heart’s content. How about spending such a wonderful tea time here?
Name | Pavlov Patisserie, Motomachi Main Store | |
Address | 1F, 105 Yamashita-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama | |
Business hours | 11:00-19:00 (last order : 18:30) Closed on Mondays (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) |
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Phone number | 045-641-1266 | |
Access | About 1min. walk from Exit 3 of “Motomachi-Chukagai Station” (Minatomirai Line) 15min. walk from Chinatown side exit of "Ishikawamachi Station” (JR Negishi Line) |
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Website | https://www.pavlov.jp/ |
Japanese Tea Shop & Cafeteria SAKURA, Naka-ku / Motomachi
Located on Daikanzaka Street, one step off the main street of Motomachi. If you want to spend a relaxing and peaceful time, we recommend the Japanese Tea Shop & Cafeteria SAKURA. A sip of Japanese tea carefully brewed with actual tea leaves will make you smile through the deep flavor, refreshing aroma, and nourishing taste. A relaxing café perfect for grown women where you can enjoy the warm and relaxing experience that only Japanese tea can provide.
Name | Japanese Tea Shop & Cafeteria SAKURA | |
Address | 2-107 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama | |
Business hours | 11:00-19:00 / closed on Mondays | |
Phone number | 045-212-1042 | |
Access | About 4min. walk from Exit 5 of “Motomachi-Chukagai Station” (Minatomirai Line) | |
Website | https://www.sakura-yokohama.com/ |
Paty Cafe, Naka-ku/ Motomachi
As you walk up the gentle Daikanzaka slope that connects Motomachi and Yamate areas, you will see a Western-style building with a cute red door. Paty Cafe is recommended for its homemade bread menu and cakes made with 100% domestic wheat. Their most popular menu item is the "tomato bread with plump prawns," while the "spice curry plate" with two kinds of curry is rapidly gaining fans, and very popular among women! The menu is full of tempting items such as the gorgeous "cakes a-la-carte"!
Name | Paty Cafe | |
Address | 2-80-22 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama | |
Business hours | 11:00-19:00 Private parties 10:00-21:00 / closed on Mondays |
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Phone number | 045-664-2740 | |
Access | About 7min. walk from Exit 5 of "Motomachi-Chukagai Station” (Minatomirai Line) | |
Website | https://patycafe.gorp.jp/ |
Shoyu Café Motomachi, Naka-ku/ Motomachi
Famous for their extremely popular "NAMA Pudding". Enjoy their innovative style of serving the milk mousse, eggs, and caramel separated, so you can complete the pudding by yourself on the spot right before eating it. You will surely be impressed by the ultimate pudding that maximizes the taste of each ingredient.
Name | Shoyu Café Motomachi | |
Address | Fujita Building 2F, 1-30 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Yokohama | |
Business hours | 11:00-17:00 | |
Phone number | 045-225-8654 | |
Access | About 3min. walk from Motomachi exit of “Motomachi-Chukagai Station” (Minatomirai Line) | |
Website | https://elysee-hikaru.com/motomachi/> |
Bashamichi-Nihon Odori Area
Sils Maria Bashamichi Main Store, Naka-ku / Bashamichi
Sils Maria is famous as the birthplace of raw chocolate. Their main store in Bashamichi has a café attached and offers a menu of Sils Maria specialties such as mini eclairs, soft-serve ice cream and cacao tea. The raw chocolate, rich in taste, melts smoothly in your mouth... come and enjoy the delicate taste of raw chocolate that only the store that first created it can offer!
Name | Sils Maria Bashamichi Main Store | |
Address | Bashamichi CF Bldg., 5-58 Ota-machi, Naka-ku, Yokohama | |
Business hours | 10:00-21:00 | |
Phone number | 045-640-3077 | |
Access | About 3min. walk from “Bashamichi Station” (Minatomirai Line) | |
Website | https://www.silsmaria.jp/ |
Café de la Presse, Naka-ku / Nihon-Odori
Nihon Odori is lined with historic and classical buildings such as the Kanagawa Prefectural Government and the Courthouse. Located there, Café de la Presse is a perfect café for “Hamakkos” to visit when they want to relax. The rows of gingko trees that you can overlook from the windows show different expressions by the season and add color to a beautiful tea time. Enjoy authentic French sweets such as cakes and macaroons, and take your time to relax and even forget about the time.
Name | Café de la Presse | |
Address | Information Culture Center 2F, 11 Nihon Odori, Naka-ku, Yokohama | |
Business hours | 10:00-19:00 (last order: 18:30) *Business hours are subject to change. Please check beforehand. |
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Phone number | 045-222-3348 | |
Access | 1min. walk from “Nihon Odori Station” (Minatomirai Line) | |
Website | https://alteliebe.co.jp/cafedelapresse/ |
Bashamichi Jyuban-kan, Naka-ku / Bashamichi
NIf you want to feel the history of Yokohama, you must stop by Bashamichi Jyuban-kan. A coffee shop for adults with a classical Meiji-era atmosphere. After taking your time to enjoy the fragrant original coffee and cakes, why not pick up some of their historic biscuits, as a souvenir from the attached shop?
Name | Bashamichi Jyuban-kan | |
Address | 1F, 5-67 Tokiwa-cho, Naka-ku, Yokohama | |
Business hours | 10:00-22:00 (last order : 21:45) restaurant : 11:00-22:00 coffee shop / store : 10:00-22:00 bar : 16:00-23:00 |
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Phone number | 045-651-2621 | |
Access | About 2min. walk from Exit 9 of “Kannai Station” (Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line) 5min. walk from Exit 3 of “Bashamichi Station” (Minatomirai Line) 5min. walk from North Exit of “Kannai Station” (JR Negishi Line) |
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Website | http://www.yokohama-jyubankan.co.jp |
Yokohama northern area
Eat & Smile, Aoba-ku/ Azamino
Eat&Smile is located in a quiet residential area in Azamino. The name "Eat & Smile" was inspired by the smiling faces of loved ones that surround a dining table. The healthy lunches and desserts using seasonal ingredients have spread by word-of-mouth, attracting not only local customers but also those from far away to visit the restaurant. The deli and lunch items can also be taken out, which is another appeal of the restaurant.
Name | Eat & Smile | |
Address | Otani Bldg. 1B, 1-16-8 Azamino Minami, Aoba-ku, Yokohama | |
Business hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat : 11:00-17:30 (last order: 17:00) 1st and 3rd Sunday : 11:30-17:30 (last order: 17:00) Lunch : 11:00-14:00 (last order) |
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Phone number | 045-509-1333 | |
Access | About 6min. walk from East Exit of “Azamino Station” (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line) 5min. walk from Exit 1 of “Azamino Station” (Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line) |
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Website | https://eatandsmile.jp/ |
JIKE STUDIO CAFÉ, Aoba-ku / Jike
Located in a peaceful and nostalgic countryside that makes you wonder if you have suddenly entered into a different world. A place called "Jike Furusato Village," where the original landscape of Yokohama has been preserved. Standing inside the village, JIKE STUDI Cafe features a menu centered on seasonal vegetables grown locally. Please enjoy this other side of Yokohama, different from its futuristic urban port area.
Name | JIKE STUDIO CAFÉ | |
Address | 435-1 Jike-cho, Aoba-ku, Yokohama | |
Business hours | Lunch : 11:00-14:00 (last order) Café : 14:00-16:30 (last order) / Closed on Tuesdays |
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Phone number | 045-350-3804 | |
Access | About 3min. walk from “Jike-cho” bus stop, riding from the north exit of “Aobadai Station” (Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line) (about a 15min. bus ride) About 3min. walk from “Jike-cho” bus top, riding from the north exit of “Kakio Station” (Odakyu Odawara Line) (about 1 15min. bus ride) |
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Website | http://tsuki-zo.jp/jike-studio/cafe.html |
Coffee BUNMEI, Kanagawa-ku / Rokkakubashi
This famous cafe is located inside the Nakamise shopping arcade, one street inside from the main street of Rokkakubashi shopping district. Enjoy a cup of special coffee brewed with a siphon while listening to cello music. It is so comfortable that you may lose track of time. Indeed, a luxury for grown people.
Name | Coffee BUNMEI | |
Address | 1-9-2 Rokkakubashi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama | |
Business hours | 12:00-20:00 / Closed every Wednesday and 3rd Tuesday of each month | |
Phone number | 045-432-4185 | |
Access | About 3 min. walk from “Hakuraku Station” (Tokyu Toyoko Line) | |
Website | http://www.coffeebunmei.com/ |