[Fukuoka Prefecture] Relax at a cafe between sightseeing spots! 20 cozy places to visit

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Shirogane Sabo is a cafe located along Shirogane-dori, about an 8-minute walk from Yakuin Station on the Nishitetsu line in Fukuoka City.

Guests also like that the large windows look out onto garden trees, creating a calm place to spend time at a relaxed pace. There are also bookshelves inside, so you can fully enjoy your cafe time while reading a book.

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The main menu item is the "Classic Pancake." It is said to be made with wheat flour from Fukuoka Prefecture blended with stone-milled whole wheat flour, and soy milk.

The pancakes are said to be baked to a beautiful color and have a moist texture. They also recommend pairing them with hand-dripped coffee.

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At Breakfast time, you can have a set of pancakes served with sausages and fruit, and at lunch, you can also enjoy pancakes paired with pudding and seasonal fruit.

This is a popular place and it gets busy even on weekdays, so it is a good idea to make a reservation.

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bills Fukuoka is a cafe located in the western Nakasu area at the north end of the Naka River that runs through Fukuoka City, and it is open from morning to night, so you can stop by any time of day.

Originally from Sydney, Australia, this cafe is known for its bright, natural space where you can enjoy a comfortable time.

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Healthy breakfasts with beautiful presentation are popular.

The signature item is the "ricotta pancakes." It is also one of the breakfast menu items, and you can enjoy it in the afternoon or at night as well. They are cooked light and fluffy, and because they are not too sweet, many people order them as a meal.

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A reservation-only afternoon tea on the terrace with a view of the river is also recommended. It seems you can enjoy a British-style cafe time with scones and small sweets.

They also offer alcohol, light meals you can casually snack on, and a menu for children, so both adults and families can enjoy it.

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NOOICE tenjin is a cafe located about a 7-minute walk from Yakuin Station, along a narrow road in a residential area, and it is said to recreate in Fukuoka the cafe culture unique to Melbourne, Australia.

The atmosphere is simple and relaxed. There are various seating options including counter seats, sofas, and terrace seating, making it a place where you can unwind.

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It seems to be bustling with people who come to enjoy the pancakes, which are said to look as good as they taste. The fluffy pancakes come in several varieties, including matcha and cheese flavors.

The "Shio Caramel to Nuts no Brulee Pancake" combines slight bitterness, sweetness, and a touch of salt in just the right balance.

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They offer a full lineup of food commonly eaten in Oceania, including Australia and New Zealand, such as fish and chips, a classic Australian fast food dish. It also sounds perfect as a snack to go with drinks.

For drinks, they recommend coffees such as flat white, a famous milk coffee in Australia, and long black.

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Kai is a restaurant on Takamiya-dori, about a 3-minute walk from Yakuin-odori Subway Station, known for its spice-based dishes and Special drinks.

The 1st floor has counter seating, while the 2nd floor is lined with stylish wooden table sets and also has comfortable sofa seating.

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The specialty here is curry, served only on certain days of the week. With the theme of “curry you want to eat every day,” it is made with body-friendly seasonings such as koji (malted rice), vinegar, and spices.

There are about five kinds of curry, and you can choose one to three to enjoy with rice. People say the spice level is mild, making it easy to appreciate the good flavor of the ingredients.

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They offer Japanese black tea made with Special tea leaves and drinks like chai, so you can enjoy cafe time with spice-forward sweets.

They also serve alcoholic drinks made with spice syrups such as clove and red pepper, so it seems you can use it like a bar as well.

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Koto is a hideaway-like cafe on the 6th floor of a building, about a 5-minute walk from Akasaka Station on the subway in Fukuoka, and it mainly serves nihoncha (Japanese tea).

The furniture also seems carefully chosen. It has a calm space with low tables that make use of the shape of large trees and art pieces on display.

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The specialty is the "tea and onigiri (rice ball)" set, a menu item said to have been created from the asacha (morning tea) custom, which holds that drinking tea in the morning helps you avoid misfortune and brings good luck for the whole day.

The set includes Kyushu-grown rice cooked in a Clay Pot and made into onigiri, along with miso soup rich in dashi flavor and tea, and it is said to be a meal that leaves you feeling happy.

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The tea leaves used for the nihoncha (Japanese tea) come from the mountains of Nagasaki Prefecture, next to Fukuoka Prefecture. You can enjoy tea with a beautiful clear green color.

This tea and wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) set is available by reservation only. They also offer a style where you brew your own nihoncha using a kyusu (Japanese teapot) made just for Japanese tea.

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Matcha Cafe Hachi is a matcha specialty cafe about a 10-minute walk from Meinohama Station, located beside the Fukuoka Urban Expressway.

This Japanese-style standalone house cafe has a modern Japanese interior, and reviews say the comfortable space makes it easy to relax and spend time at your own pace.

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They use high quality matcha (powdered green tea) made from tea leaves grown in Uji, Kyoto. It is a single cultivar, single origin matcha with a rich taste and bright color.

The specialty is the "Matcha Tiramisu." It is served in a wooden masu (square wooden cup), filled with tiramisu and topped with matcha powder. People say the gentle bitterness comes through nicely within the sweetness.

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You can drink matcha (powdered green tea) straight, and they also have shakes and lattes sweetened with matcha.

They also serve hojicha (roasted green tea) and black tea made with tea leaves from Fukuoka Prefecture. Instead of a teapot, the tea comes in a tetsubin (cast-iron kettle), which adds a nice sense of Japanese charm.

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YAMAYA 3 TERRACE is a café on the first floor of a building, about a 5-minute walk from Yakuin Station.

The interior has an open feel and a relaxing atmosphere with many houseplants on display, and some reviews say it is the kind of place that makes you want to come and unwind. It seems easy to visit whether you are on your own or with family.

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On weekends, you can visit from Breakfast, and on weekdays from lunch through dinner, so you can use it throughout the day. It seems like a place where you can relax no matter what time you go.

You can also enjoy matcha latte made with tea leaves from Fukuoka Prefecture and hojicha (roasted green tea), paired with cakes made with seasonal fruit.

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The lunch set, which pairs a salad of fresh vegetables from Fukuoka Prefecture with curry, gratin, and other dishes, is also popular. At lunchtime, many people seem to visit with children.

They also have wine selected by a sommelier, and there is said to be a bar-like space where you can enjoy a drink casually.

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Keromu Resuto, located right next to Ijiri Station, is a cafe that has become popular for serving omelets in a variety of styles.

The space feels like a retro kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop), and they also have plenty of manga that you can read freely while waiting for your food to be served.

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The signature Omurice stands out for its cute look and the restaurant name branded onto the surface. It also comes with a wide range of sauce options.

When you eat it, cut the center of the omelet with a knife and open it to both sides. You will not want to miss the moment when the soft runny egg inside spills out.

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They have all kinds of Omurice, from beef stew with tender beef to spicy arrabbiata and rich demi-glace sauce, so it sounds fun to visit with friends, order different dishes, and compare them.

They also have Hand Omurice, which is like a crepe you can eat while walking around.

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Rejoyce is a cafe restaurant built around the concept of “connecting the hospital and the city,” and it is located inside Sakura Juji Fukuoka Hospital, about a 3-minute walk from Watanabe-dori Station.

Inside, the high ceilings create a very open space, with tables set comfortably apart, and it has a bright atmosphere that people say is very nice.

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As you might expect from a cafe inside a hospital, it offers a healthy lineup of menu items.

Among the food menu, a popular choice is the "Low-Carb Hamburger Steak & Tonjiru (pork miso soup) Set." The Hamburger Steak uses grass-fed beef from New Zealand, and people also like that it comes with plenty of vegetables.

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The cafe also has a full menu of cakes made with komeko (rice flour) instead of wheat flour, as well as decaffeinated coffee, making it a great choice for people who are health conscious.

They also offer cakes and parfaits made with fruits that are unique to the season, so even people who are not visiting the hospital can stop by with ease.

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ANZU CAFFE is a cafe run directly by a butcher shop in the eastern area of Fukuoka City. Located along the Tatara River, this black exterior shop is open from Breakfast to lunch and dinner.

The first floor is a butcher shop, while the second floor is the cafe space. It seems you can relax and enjoy the gentle view of the river flowing by from the windows.

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The food menu is said to offer a wide range of options, from carefully prepared steaks made with Special beef, a perk of being directly run by a butcher shop, to light meals, making it easy to visit for many different occasions.

The photo shows the popular daily lunch, known for being reasonably priced and filling. On this day, it was Hamburger Steak and chicken cutlet with tartar sauce.

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If you're stopping by for a cafe break after your meal, the dessert menu is also worth trying, with items like cake and French toast.

The "souffle pancake" is cooked in a small frying pan and has a soft, airy texture that seems to melt in your mouth, making it popular with both adults and children.

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Machiya Cafe Kamakura Nishifukuoka Ten is a Japanese style cafe in Fukushige, in the western area of Fukuoka City. The restaurant is a large standalone Japanese style house, and it also has a spacious parking lot.

Inside, the space has a kominka (traditional old house) style design. There are table seats and counter seats, along with many tatami floored zashiki (Japanese-style seating) areas where guests take off their shoes, making it a comfortable place to visit even with small children.

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Their popular item is warabi-mochi (bracken starch mochi), made from starch taken from the root of the warabi plant, mixed with water and sugar. It is a soft, melt-in-your-mouth wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet).

The "Kamakura Zeitaku Parfait," an assortment of warabi-mochi, dorayaki, matcha-flavored cake, and more, is a dish that is also fun to look at.

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The meal menu is also extensive, with dishes made mainly from rice and vegetables from Fukuoka Prefecture and meat from Kyushu.

The set menu, which comes with freshly cooked Hamburger Steak, fried shrimp, and other items served on an oven-baked ceramic plate, is also popular. You can also add salad and pickles for an extra charge.

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Shunka Chasha Hi to Jiki is located in Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City, about a 4-minute walk from Tanga Station on the monorail. The first floor sells wagashi (Japanese sweets) and nihoncha (Japanese tea), while the second floor is a cafe space.

The interior is done in black, gray, and white so that the tea and sweets, the real stars here, stand out.

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You can enjoy tea brewed from Special tea leaves, mainly from Kyushu, carefully selected for quality. They offer a wide range of tea leaves to choose from, including green tea, hojicha (roasted green tea), and Japanese black tea.

Reviews also say that not only the tea, but each item down to the sweets and konomono (pickled accompaniments) shows real care, and that they were able to enjoy a relaxing time in a refined space.

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They also offer a course pairing seasonal wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) with Japanese tea, and you can enjoy tea prepared in a way that feels like sado (tea ceremony).

The sweet treats served in jubako (tiered lacquered boxes) and the Japanese-style afternoon tea available by reservation are also popular.

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and S organic is a cafe about a 2-minute walk from Yakuin Station. It also offers a reservation-only childcare service, and is said to have been created as a place where parents can relax.

The interior is a stylish space based on white, accented with the green of plants and clear blue tones, and it is popular as a place where you can spend time at a leisurely pace.

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They say you can enjoy salads packed with plenty of organic vegetables sourced directly from partner farms for Breakfast or lunch.

They are popular because you can enjoy healthy protein ingredients like tofu and chicken all at once.

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The popular choice is the "Mamezara Lunch Gozen set." It comes with about 10 small mamezara (small plates), each topped with side dishes made from wholesome ingredients.

It also includes rice made with organically grown rice and organically grown tea, and people say it makes for a healthy meal. They also seem to offer organic coffee.

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Corduroy Cafe is a cafe on the 4th floor of a building along Teppomachi-dori in the Tenjin area, Fukuoka’s largest downtown district. It is open from morning until late at night.

Inside, there are window-side counter seats, bar-style counter seats, and table seating, making it easy to use for many different occasions.

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You can enjoy fluffy pancakes made with ricotta cheese mixed into the batter. They can be topped with banana, vanilla ice cream, and more for extra sweetness.

The French toast served in a small frying pan is said to be crisp on the surface and soft in the center.

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The lunch menu also offers a wide variety of options. The photo shows the "Kara-age Lunch".

The sauce changes daily, so you can enjoy a different flavor every day. It also comes with a small side dish and salad, so the nutritional balance is great too.

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Cafe & Books Bibliotheque Fukuoka Tenjin is a cafe about a 2-minute walk from Fukuoka-Tenjin Station.

The calm space, designed around dark brown tones, is lined with lots of books and magazines. It sounds like the perfect place when you want to relax with a coffee and enjoy some reading.

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The main menu item is pancakes. The batter is mixed with yogurt, and even though they look small, they are said to be satisfying.

The basic pancakes come with cream cheese, raspberries, cranberries, and more. They seem filling enough to have instead of a meal.

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They also offer arranged pancake menu items topped with seasonal fruits, chocolate, and pudding. People say they look great too.

Some people seem to visit every time the season changes in search of the Special pancakes.

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THE ALLDAY ORTO is a cafe restaurant with an in-house cheese workshop, located on the first floor of Connect Square Hakata, about a 3-minute walk from the Chikushi Exit of Hakata Station.

The bright, casual space is centered around green tones. You can stop by any time from morning to night.

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They offer dishes made with ingredients from Fukuoka Prefecture, along with coffee and wine from popular shops in Fukuoka.

The French toast for breakfast comes with freshly made cheese from the attached cheese workshop. It also pairs well with a drink made with Amaou (Fukuoka strawberries), a Fukuoka specialty.

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The “Carrot Cake,” made with carrots from Fukuoka and blended with spices, is popular. It features a frosting with herbs and walnuts.

They also serve caffeine-free tea from Fukuoka Prefecture and sodas made with green tea from Fukuoka Prefecture, making it a perfect place to take a break while sightseeing.

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Nangoku Fruit Parlor is a cafe popular for its menu made with fresh fruit, located about a 2-minute walk from Nishitetsu Fukuoka Station on the second floor of the Kego Jinja Shamusho Building.

The calm interior, based around white tones, is said to be a relaxing space with plenty of sofa seating. On nice days, the terrace seats overlooking the grounds of Kego Jinja (Kego Shrine) are also recommended.

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The main menu features parfaits made with plenty of fruit. Many are seasonal parfaits that highlight fruits at their best during that time of year.

You can enjoy flavors that balance the fruit’s sweetness and acidity, making the most of the flesh and juice and pairing them with cream, ice cream, caramel, and more.

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There are also set menus with salad that combines vegetables and fruit, along with pasta and gratin. The French toast and a plate with an assortment of more than 10 kinds of fruit are also popular.

Reviews also say you can take your time and enjoy tasty sweets in the hideaway-like atmosphere inside the shrine.

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Stong Cafe Meinohama Honten is about a 4-minute walk from Meinohama Station, a cafe in a residential neighborhood that is well known for its tasty house-roasted specialty coffee.

The glass-walled interior is a bright space filled with natural light. It also has terrace seating, and people say you can relax and spend your time there.

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It seems many people come here when they want to spend a relaxing lunch time. At lunch, the pasta is popular, and you can choose from about four kinds.

On sunny days, many people spend time on the terrace seats, and some also read or work inside the cafe.

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For hand-drip coffee, you can choose the beans, and they also have clear, refreshing cold-brew iced coffee.

It also looks like a great place to spend cafe time with their rich homemade pudding and soft oven-baked pancakes.

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Angie is a cafe bar on the 1st floor of Hakata Riverain Mall, a commercial complex near Nakasu-Kawabata Station. You can also enjoy a meal here, and the alcohol menu is extensive.

The open terrace seats facing the Hakata River are said to let you fully enjoy a resort-like mood. At night, you can also look out at the lights of the buildings on the opposite bank.

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Open from morning to night, this place can be used throughout the day, and some people seem to relax here over the signature pizza and a glass of wine.

The Roman style pizza baked in a dedicated pizza oven is also said to be very good. You can also enjoy it as a set with a soft drink or coffee.

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The open-faced sandwiches served casually on the terrace come with salad, making them good both as a meal and as a snack.

A little away from the busy downtown area, it is also a good place to spend a relaxed cafe time.

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Lounge TEA & DINE is a hotel lounge located inside ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel Fukuoka, about a 5-minute walk from the Hakata Exit of Hakata Station.

The bright and stylish interior has high ceilings and an open feel, making it a great place to enjoy an elegant cafe time.

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The popular option is the reservation-only afternoon tea. The theme changes several times a year to match the season or special events, and you can enjoy a stylish set of colorful sweets and light bites.

The free-flow drinks include coffee and tea, and it gets good reviews as a great way to spend a relaxing afternoon.

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You can also enjoy hotel-made lunches such as curry and pasta. They also offer special seasonal lunch options.

You can stop by between sightseeing and order just drinks or cake. They also have juice made with vegetables and fruits from Fukuoka Prefecture.