Cafes in Okinawa Prefecture! 20 recommended spots by area where you can take a relaxing break

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A LONG VACATION. is a cafe on the first floor of Southwest Grand Hotel, a 5-minute walk from Kencho-mae Station.

The interior is a stylish space filled with a tropical mood, with both counter and table seating. There is also terrace seating where you can feel the Okinawan climate firsthand.

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The popular "ALV. Pancake" is fluffy yet moist, with a texture that melts in your mouth. They carefully cook each order after it is placed, so it takes about 20 minutes to be served.

It comes in single and double sizes, and you can order your favorite toppings such as fresh cream and chocolate.

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The "Basque cheesecake" is said to be irresistible for its rich cheese flavor and aroma, and the cheesecake’s light tang pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the whipped cream.

The drink in the photo is the non-alcoholic cocktail "Plantation Iced Tea," made with added fruit syrup.

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A 3-minute walk from Makishi Station, THE TACORICE HOUSE Naha Kokusai-dori Ten sits in a back alley just off Kokusai-dori. This tacorice (Okinawan taco rice) specialty shop stands out with its colorful exterior.

Inside, the stylish space is centered around blue tones, with window-side counter seats, table seating, and terrace seating.

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They offer more than 10 kinds of taco rice. You can also add a range of toppings, including cheese and avocado.

The most popular item is the "Half & Half Taco Rice," an assortment of the standard "THE Taco Rice" and the butter soy sauce based "New Taco Rice." You can choose the size from S, M, or L.

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The soft shell "tacos" are also popular. You can also switch to a butter soy sauce flavor if you like.

In addition to coffee, they also have a wide range of cafe drinks, including sanpin-cha (jasmine scented green tea) and mango juice, which gives you a taste of Okinawa.

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Grill & Bar YELLOU is a restaurant located on the Kaku of the Kumoji intersection, a 2-minute walk from Kencho-mae Station. It offers an extensive cafe menu.

The open and bright interior has counter and table seating. There is also terrace seating with a view of Okinawa’s office district.

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The "French Toast Ice Cream Whip" is said to be so soft you could almost drink it. It comes with vanilla ice cream, fresh cream, and honey.

It is said to be very tasty and generously sized. You can also make it a drink set, which lets you enjoy drinks like coffee and tea at a good price.

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The "Crème Brûlée Basque Cheesecake" in the photo is a popular item where you can enjoy the harmony of a crisp, fragrant caramelized surface and rich, creamy cheese.

They also serve a drink called "Shakey" that you can enjoy like a dessert, with choices said to include an Okinawan style made with mango and a Japanese style made with matcha.

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Seaside Garden Naminoue, located right by Naminoue Beach, is a cafe with terrace seating that overlooks the ocean.

The interior, with both counter and table seating, is said to be an open and stylish space. It is 5 minutes by taxi from Naha Airport, making it easy to stop by when flying in or out.

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The "acai bowl" topped with plenty of fruit over chewy acai is said to be delicious. Some people even come by after hearing the buzz.

For drinks, you can enjoy options like the "Hawaiian Soda Hibiscus," or a refreshing sparkling drink with your choice of flavor.

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Another popular specialty is the "Original Garlic Shrimp." You can choose either Big or Regular depending on the size of the shrimp.

The shrimp is plump and springy, and it goes perfectly with the homemade garlic sauce. The photo shows the "pine juice."

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The Calif Kitchen Okinawa is a cafe where you can enjoy a California vibe while staying in Okinawa. It is located in American Village, about 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport.

In addition to counter seats, table seats, and Private room, one of its features is terrace seating with a sweeping view of the beautiful ocean.

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The "Karihu Orijinaru Purein Pankeeki (Karihu Original Plain Pancake)" is popular for its light, airy texture and great taste. It is said to be crisp on the outside. It is served with plenty of whipped cream and syrup.

The drinks in the photo are "black tea" and "100% orange juice."

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They offer a wide variety of kakigori (shaved ice) with a fine, fluffy, powder snow-like texture. You can enjoy it with toppings that let you soak up Okinawa’s signature resort feel.

The photo shows the Beni-imo & Caramel Nuts Kakigori, featuring a sweet and rich sauce made with Okinawa-grown beni-imo (purple sweet potato) and caramel nuts, a combination that is said to be outstanding.

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Seaside Cafe Hanon is located in American Village, a 40-minute drive from Naha Airport. This cafe offers a wide variety of pancake dishes.

One of its highlights is the terrace seating with a full view of the sea in Okinawa and Chatan. You can also enjoy the ocean view from the stylish interior, decorated in white and blue.

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The photo shows the most basic original “Mihama Pancake.” It is served with warm maple butter. You can choose either fresh cream or vanilla ice cream on the side.

It is said to have a moist and fluffy texture, with a light sweetness and the aroma of buttermilk spreading through your mouth.

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They offer a wide selection of pancake menu items with many different toppings to enjoy.

The photo shows the Shio Caramel Pancake, which lets you compare the flavors of slightly bitter and sweet shio caramel cream made with Okinawa salt and light fresh cream. You can also change the pancake batter to options such as "choco chip" or "French."

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THE GARLIC SHRIMP in the Afuso area of Onna Village stands out with its eye-catching coral pink exterior, and is a place where you can enjoy garlic shrimp and tropical drinks.

The interior is also coral pink, creating a stylish space. In addition to counter seating, it also has terrace seating.

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The super fresh shrimp, seasoned with salt from Okinawa, are said to have a plump, springy texture and great flavor.

The photo shows the classic "Noko Butter Garlic Shrimp," known for its rich sauce with lots of butter and garlic, and the drink is "shikuwasa (Okinawan citrus) soda," made with Okinawa's local specialty shikuwasa.

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The "Ika-sumi Black Garlic Shrimp" made with ika-sumi (squid ink) has a bold look and is said to be rich and seriously addictive.

They also offer a wide range of cafe menu items. The popular "Tropical Soda" lets you choose from several flavors, including mango and pineapple.

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"UFO Burger & Sandwich Cafe" is a cafe that serves hamburgers made with patties from Okinawa-ken (Okinawa Prefecture) beef. It stands along Arizona St in Minatogawa, Urasoe City.

The stylish interior has a clean feel and is said to be very comfortable. In addition to table seating, the cafe also has Private room seating.

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The buns are carefully made in house. The menu is extensive, and every item is hearty, tasty, and fun to look at.

The photo shows the "UFO Triple Cheeseburger," which inspired the restaurant's name. It uses three kinds of cheese, including a crispy disc of cheese.

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The “dalgona coffee” in the photo is a coffee drink made by whipping coffee and sugar until they turn mousse-like, then drinking it with milk.

They also offer cafe menu items such as smoothies made with plenty of Okinawan fruits, including dragon fruit, mango, and guava.

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Located in American Village, about 45 minutes by car from Naha Airport, cafe and fruits BUNBUN is a popular cafe known for its tasty menu made with Okinawa fruits.

The cute and stylish interior offers counter and table seating, as well as terrace seats.

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The acai bowl loaded with fruit is said to be delicious. It is very filling and also fun to look at.

The "Original Acai" is a standard choice topped with banana, blueberries, and more. As shown in the photo, you can also add extra toppings such as "peanut butter."

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They also serve sweet and savory waffles, as well as croffles, which combine a croissant and a waffle. The croffle in the photo is the “Banana Croffle,” served with whipped cream, vanilla ice cream, and banana.

The “Tropical Drink,” which comes with frozen fruit, is also popular.

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ALLY’s Okinawa Chatan, located in La'gent Hotel, is a cafe where you can enjoy Hawaiian cuisine. It is a 40-minute drive from Naha Airport and just a short distance from American Village.

The stylish interior is said to be a comfortable and relaxing space. In addition to table seating, the cafe also offers terrace seating.

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A popular dessert here is a cute and visually charming sweet topped with a sleeping bear white chocolate mousse.

The photo shows the "Inemuri Bear no Shokora Pancake," served with pancakes dusted with cocoa powder. You can also order it as a drink set with coffee, tea, or other beverages.

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They also have a wide selection of sweets, including cakes and parfaits. They also serve tropical juices with a full Okinawa feel.

It seems many people come for the breakfast buffet as well. They offer more than 30 items, including pancakes, freshly baked bread, and salad, along with drinks such as coffee and lattes.

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Cafe 808 is located along the seaside of American Village, a 40-minute drive from Naha Airport. This cafe’s big draw is its terrace seating with a panoramic view of the sea in Chatan, Okinawa.

Inside, the stylish space gives off a Hawaiian feel, with table seating and window counter seats overlooking the ocean.

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The photo shows an acai bowl topped generously with fruits like mango, banana, and strawberry. This is a satisfying dish that you can enjoy either as dessert or for breakfast, and it is said to be both delicious and filling.

They also offer a Dragon Bowl topped with plenty of dragon fruit.

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They offer a wide selection of pancakes and French toast. Depending on your mood, you can order from a variety of toppings. The photo shows the "Choco Banana Pancake," where you can enjoy the classic pairing of chocolate and banana.

They also serve smoothies packed with fruit.

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Located in Kadena, Nakagami District along Route 58, Wattsu za Sutori is a cafe where you can enjoy Nagoya-style menu items even while in Okinawa.

The interior has a calm retro-vintage feel, with counter seats, table seating, a Private room with sofa seating, a loft, and terrace seating.

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A key feature here is that if you order a drink from the morning until before noon, it comes with a "Breakfast Plate" set that includes toast, salad, and a boiled egg, and the drink in the photo is a "Cafe Mocha (Iced)".

You can also add toppings to the toast for an extra charge, such as cinnamon, honey, or cheese.

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The photo shows the popular lunch time dish “Natsukashi no Teppan-yaki Napolitan Spaghetti.” This Teppan-yaki spaghetti is seasoned with tomato ketchup and is known as one of Nagoya’s representative local specialties, in a city where coffee shop culture is deeply rooted.

It stays piping hot to the last bite and is said to be very tasty.

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Located near the coast in Ishikawa Akebono, Uruma City, Capful is a cafe with a great location facing the open sea. The open terrace seating offers an outstanding view.

The interior is said to have a cute and stylish atmosphere. It has table seating and counter seats by the window.

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It is open from morning until late afternoon, and many people seem to stop by for breakfast. It is recommended for those who want a solid breakfast.

The photo shows the "Capful Beef Burger," made with a patty that gets more flavorful the more you chew. You add toppings such as tomato and lettuce yourself before eating it.

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The photo shows the hearty "garlic shrimp." It is made with brown rice and is said to be very tasty.

They also serve sweets such as brownies and banana bread. You can enjoy them as a "cake set" with drinks such as coffee, tea, mango juice, and passion fruit juice.

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Mokulele is a cafe along the coast in Motobu-cho, with ocean views from every seat, serving tasty tropical dishes and smoothies.

The open and stylish interior is said to be very comfortable. In addition to table seating, it also has terrace seats where you can feel the Okinawan sea breeze.

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Business hours run from morning to early afternoon. The menu also changes depending on the time of day.

The photo shows the "Asa Taco Rice," which is said to be a big, satisfying morning portion with plenty of meat and vegetables. It has a mildly spicy kick and tastes great. The price goes up, but they also serve "Taco Rice" at lunch.

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They also offer a wide range of fruit based menu items, and the photo shows the “Seasonal Whole Fruit Sandwich Pineapple.” Not only the fruit but also the fresh cream is said to be delicious.

For drinks, they have the “Pineapple Coconut Smoothie” and the “Banana Caramel Smoothie,” which brings out the sweetness.

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Morino Su-bako is a cafe with a hotel and sauna, set in the Yanbaru forest in Nakijin-son, inside a Homemade treehouse built over more than 10 years.

The stylish interior has table seating with views of the sea, terrace seating where you can feel close to nature, and counter seating by the open kitchen.

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“Hummus and Seven Kinds of Sides on Oat Dough” is a main plate where you spread hummus, a chickpea paste, on oat based dough and top it with side dishes.

It comes with three pieces of dough and several kinds of sauce, so you can enjoy it in different ways. You can also make it a value drink set.

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The photo shows their highly praised Basque cheesecake. It is known for its smooth melt-in-your-mouth texture and refined taste.

They also offer a wide range of drinks, including Homemade ginger ale, where you can really taste the flavor of fresh ginger, and seasonal sodas made with ingredients of the season. You can enjoy a lovely cafe time while taking in the spectacular view.

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Yukuruba Cafe & Agu Buta Shabu Shabu is a cafe where you can enjoy dishes and sweets made with ingredients from Okinawa Prefecture during the day, and it operates as a shabu-shabu specialty restaurant at night.

The interior is a calm and stylish space, and they say you can relax and enjoy your meal at the tables.

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The photo shows the most popular lunch item, the "Premium Hamburger Steak (180g) with Wagyu and Agu pork (Okinawan black pork)." It is a hearty Hamburger Steak made with Wagyu and Okinawan black pork. It also comes with self serve rice and soup.

It is said to be juicy and full of meat juices, with rich flavor spreading in your mouth, making it excellent.

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They offer unique desserts made with shima kabocha (Okinawan pumpkin), a traditional pumpkin long cultivated in Okinawa, such as the "shima kabocha pudding" on the left in the photo and the "shima kabocha plain cornet" on the right.

They also have a wide selection of drinks that give you a tropical feel, including "guava juice" and "mango juice."

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Shimayasai Cafe Re:Hellow BEACH is a cafe on the coast of Ishigakijima (Ishigaki Island), about 25 minutes by car from New Ishigaki Airport. One of its big draws is the terrace seating with a full view of the sea.

The stylish interior has an open kitchen and table seating. There are also counter seats by the windows overlooking the sea.

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One thing that sets this place apart is its American style menu made with traditional vegetables from Okinawa. Lunch comes with rice, soup, a salad bar, and a drink bar.

The "Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp Plate" is a popular signature dish, with shrimp that you can choose in 4 different flavors. People say the plump, springy texture is great.

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The “Rihalou no Tegone Hamburger Steak Loco Moco Kokuto Japone Sauce” is also popular. The juicy, meaty patty mixes with the soft-cooked egg and rich sauce, and it is said to be very tasty.

They also have a wide selection of tropical-style sweets and drinks. It is said to be a great place to enjoy cafe time casually.

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SAN DRIP GARAGE is a casual bar just a 3-minute walk from Ishigakijima Ritō Terminal (Ishigaki Island Remote Island Terminal). It stays open all day from morning to night.

The open interior is said to be a stylish space with a warm wood-grain design. It has counter seats, table seats, and sofa seats.

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A key feature here is the focus on Okinawan ingredients and Homemade cooking. They offer more than 60 food menu items.

The hearty "tako-rice (Okinawan taco rice)" is a house specialty made with plenty of traditional Okinawan vegetables. It is said to be popular for its mix of textures, from the soft half-cooked egg to the crisp fresh vegetables.

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They offer a wide variety of alcoholic drinks, and daytime drinking is popular, but they also have a full cafe menu with sweets and drinks.

The photo shows the soft drink "mango," which lets you enjoy an Okinawa-like mood. They also offer carefully selected coffee drinks made with organic beans from Colombia.

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Saryo is a lobby lounge on the second floor of Hilton Okinawa Miyakojima Resort, a 15-minute drive from Miyako Airport.

The calm interior, lined with art pieces, has both counter and table seating. Guests can relax and enjoy an elegant cafe break while looking out over the sea of Miyakojima (Miyako Island).

They offer a wide selection of smoothies and drinks that let you fully enjoy the Okinawa mood. They also have a "cake set" that comes with coffee or tea.

The photo shows the "kokuto banana smoothie (brown sugar banana smoothie)," made with kokuto from Tarama Island and bananas from Okinawa Prefecture.

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Another appealing point is that they offer afternoon tea. The contents change with the season, but you can fully enjoy the sweets, savory items, and drinks. It's colorful and said to satisfy both the eyes and the palate.

The hearty hamburger made with Miyakojima (Miyako Island) specialty Miyako miso as the sauce is also popular.

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RESORT RESTAURANT SHISA'S CAFE&BBQ is a cafe restaurant near Sunayama Beach, a 15-minute drive from Miyako Airport.

One of its main draws is the panoramic view of the sea around Miyakojima (Miyako Island) from the terrace seats. It also has terrace seats with a pool, indoor table seating, and Private room seating.

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They offer a wide variety of drinks with a full tropical resort feel. They also have sweets such as shaved ice and parfaits.

The Homemade smoothies made with plenty of fruit are said to be filling and delicious. In the photo, the left is the "Blueberry Smoothie" and the right is the "Watermelon Smoothie."

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In addition to a food menu made with Okinawan ingredients, the barbecue you can enjoy on the terrace seats is especially popular.

There are several kinds of plans, and for an extra fee you can add All you can drink. Along with seafood and meat, the plans also include standout dishes, and they are said to be tasty and highly Manzoku.