10 cafes in Sannomiya with open terraces! 10 soothing spaces where you can forget the hustle and bustle of the city

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Lounge & Bar Grand Bleu, about an 8-minute walk from Nishimotomachi Station, is a cafe known for its open space overlooking Kobe Port.

The interior, with open terrace seating and sofa seating, has a resort-like feel, and you can enjoy an elegant tea time while feeling the sea breeze.

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The "Strawberry Afternoon Tea," whose contents change with the seasons, is also well received.

In addition to the gorgeous sweets, it also comes with savory items such as duck pastrami, so you can enjoy a nice balance of sweetness and saltiness. The Special feeling of enjoying it together with the view is part of the appeal.

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If you want something casual, "cream tea" is also a popular menu item.

It comes with special scones served with clotted cream, homemade jam, and seasonal fruit, and you can enjoy it at a relaxed pace with tea.

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Sorakuen Parlor is a café where you can spend time in a calm space overlooking a wa-teien (Japanese garden), located an 8-minute walk from Kencho-mae Station on the subway.

From the window-side seats and open terrace seats, you can enjoy views of the garden, and it is known as a place where you can have a relaxing tea time despite being in the middle of the city.

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The "Parlor Tokusei Purin (Parlor Special Pudding)" and "Ichigo Sandae (Strawberry Sundae)" are also popular menu items.

The pudding is made with a firmer texture, and its slightly bitter caramel brings out the sweetness, while the Ichigo Sandae is said to leave a lasting impression with the rich taste of its ice cream. The sundae changes with the seasons, so you can enjoy different flavors throughout the year.

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The combination of the "Tarte Citron," with its clear lemon tang, and a rich, deep roasted iced coffee is also well liked.

The bright tartness pairs well with the fragrant coffee, making you want to take your time and enjoy it while looking out at the garden.

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About a 1-minute walk from Sannomiya Station, TOOTH TOOTH ON THE CORNER sits on a street corner in Sannomiya and is a popular cafe where you can enjoy everything from Breakfast to cafe time.

In addition to its open terrace seating with a spacious feel, the stylish interior is also said to make it easy to relax and spend time at a leisurely pace.

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The signature "brulee French toast" stands out for its texture, with a fragrant caramelized surface.

It is crisp on the outside and moist and soft inside, and it is said to pair well with butter and the honey served on the side. People like it for being mildly sweet and easy to enjoy.

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For Breakfast, the "Nama-hamu (prosciutto) and ratatouille scrambled eggs" is also popular.

This dish layers the just-right saltiness of the prosciutto with the good flavor of vegetables, gently tied together by soft, fluffy eggs. It is said to be something you will want to enjoy with baguette.

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Ami KOBE is a cafe with an open location overlooking the sea, about 5 minutes by taxi from Sannomiya Station.

From the spacious interior with its large windows and the open terrace seats, you can take in sweeping views that feel just right for a port town. The white based space also feels comfortable, making it perfect when you want to relax and take your time.

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The colorful "Strawberry Afternoon Tea" is also a popular cafe menu item. Salad, scones, and ichigo (strawberry) sweets are arranged in a nice balance, and the sweetness is not too heavy, so people say they can enjoy it to the very end.

It is loved as a place where you can spend an elegant time with tea or herbal tea.

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At lunch, the menu items that come with All you can eat bread are popular.

Among them, the "Bismarck Rosso" layers a soft-cooked egg wrapped in the aroma of black truffle with tomato sauce, creating a rich flavor. The runny egg yolk spreading across the dish also leaves a strong impression.

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Located inside Kobe Kitano Nosta, a renovated elementary school, NOSTA CAFE is a cafe about a 12-minute walk from Sannomiya Station.

The high ceilings and spacious seating create a relaxed feel, and even on the open terrace you can take your time while enjoying the Kobe-like atmosphere.

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The signature "NOSTA Pancake Sand" is a popular menu item that pairs a fluffy, thick pancake with smooth cream.

The plain cream has an elegant sweetness with a rich milky taste, and its light texture that melts in your mouth is part of its appeal.

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For Breakfast, the combination of "egg toast" and a "cafe latte" is also popular.

The lightly toasted bread pairs with the gentle flavor of the egg, and it is said to go very well with the smooth latte too. It is also perfect when you want to enjoy a relaxed morning.

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Kobe Kitano Baisensho is a cafe located inside Kobe Kitano Nosta, a 12-minute walk from Sannomiya Station.

Inside, there is a coffee roaster, and the open space with terrace seating has a good reputation as a place where you can casually drop by and enjoy authentic coffee.

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If you want to enjoy something with character, the "barrel-aged" is another cup worth checking out. It uses beans scented in whisky barrels, and offers a rich aroma, balanced acidity, and a refined finish.

The mini taiyaki (fish-shaped cake) served on the side is another nice touch.

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If you're pairing sweets with coffee, the pudding is also a popular choice.

It is made with a firm texture while staying smooth on the palate, and they say the slight bitterness of the caramel blends well with its creamy taste.

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Bisutoro Cafe de Pari, with an atmosphere like a cafe on a street corner in Paris, is located about an 11-minute walk from Sannomiya Station.

The furnishings inside also have an exotic feel, and the open terrace seating offers a relaxed time in an airy space while soaking up the sunshine.

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The "Bordeaux Cake Set" is also popular, and they finish the creme brulee by caramelizing it right in front of you.

People say you can enjoy the mix of fragrant caramel and smooth custard, and that it makes a satisfying set with caneles and a drink.

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If you want to have fun choosing cakes, the "Paris Cake Set" is also popular. The cheesecake is said to be not too heavy, with just the right amount of sweetness that makes it easy to enjoy.

Reviews also said it is a set that makes you want to take your time and enjoy it with coffee or tea.

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Riccio D'oro is tucked away on a back street, about a 5-minute walk from Boeki Center Station. The gelato, handmade in-house, is finished without any animal-based ingredients and is said to be very good.

It also has open terrace seating where you can drop by casually.

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Among the flavors, pistachio is especially popular, and people say its rich taste really lets you enjoy the flavor of the ingredient itself.

It is based on coconut milk, but it is not heavy and has a clean finish.

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If you want to enjoy roasted aromas, genmaicha (brown rice green tea) and Mont Blanc are also popular flavors.

Genmaicha is said to have a pleasant aroma that gently spreads, while Mont Blanc is said to offer a clear chestnut flavor with a light taste.

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Nescafe Sannomiya, a cafe with a striking space that feels like a coffee farm, is about a 5-minute walk from Sannomiya Station.

Surrounded by greenery, the interior has high ceilings, and people say you can relax at an easy pace in the open atmosphere filled with natural light. There is also open terrace seating, making it a popular spot where you can get a change of pace while still in the middle of the city.

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The combination of coffee and creamy tiramisu is also popular.

The coffee has a bitterness that pairs nicely with dessert, while the tiramisu is said to have mellow cream and a satisfying texture. It is also a great pairing when you want to relax and take your time.

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For a light meal, the Cheese Chicken Sandwich is also popular.

This sandwich is packed with chunks of chicken, tastes great, and is satisfyingly filling. It also pairs well with the Cafe Latte, which has fine textured foam, making it an easy combo to enjoy anytime.

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Pan to Espresso to Ijinkan, located about an 11-minute walk from Sannomiya Subway Station, is a popular cafe known not only for its tasty sweets and drinks but also for its stylish atmosphere.

At this renovated Kobe-designated traditional building, guests can spend a relaxing time enjoying seasonal desserts and house-roasted coffee either inside the shop or out on the open terrace seats.

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The popular "Ijinkan Plate (with steamu (steamed bread))" is a memorable dish, with steamed bread that has a soft and chewy texture.

It also comes with bacon, sausage, and an egg dish, and is said to be loved as a satisfying plate.

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If you want to enjoy something sweet, the combination of "tiramisu" and "caffè latte" is also well liked.

The moist tiramisu has a slight bitterness that adds a nice accent, and it is said to pair well with the mellow latte. It is the kind of combination that makes you want to take your time and enjoy it in a calm, relaxed space.