Let’s Go around Sendai’s Hideaway Cafes to Relax Yourself

Though Sendai City is an economic and cultural hub with the biggest population in Tohoku area, it is called as ‘the City of Forest’ since there are many greeneries scattered in the city and it’s surrounded by nature-rich land. The city is also a place where cafe culture takes root. You can find many fashionable and cozy cafes even in the back alleys off the main street as well as in the city center. As some cafes are known only to those in the know, you might pass the entrance. In this issue, let us introduce 3 cafes that are the best for your hideaway in Sendai City. They’re all easily accessible from Sendai Station by bus or train without transfers.

Time to savor artworks and books at “Cafe Mon St. Lou” together with coffee and snacks

At a hideaway cafe “Cafe Mon St. Lou” (カフェモンサンルー) with a pleasant retro atmosphere where jazz is played, you truly get to chill by the cozy interior filled with modest lightings. At the attached gallery, exhibitions of knick-knacks and illustrations by fledgling artists are held irregularly. In addition, since there’s also a book corner with rare photo collection books and picture books that you can enjoy like a kid, how about browsing them while enjoying coffee or snacks? Recommended menu is hot sandwiches. In particular, you’ll fall in love with the exquisite ‘Honey and Banana’ hot sandwich with the rich flavor of toasted cinnamon, and banana filling. Adding the salt provided together, and it’ll bring out each flavor and enhance the natural sweetness of the banana.

Opening Hours	12:00PM – 9:00PM on Weekdays / 1:00PM – 7:00PM on Saturday / 12:00PM – 7:00PM on Sunday and National Holidays / Irregular Holiday
Address	Casa Kamisugi 1F, 2-3-42 Kamisugi, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Access	A 6-minute walk from Kita-Yobancho Station which is 3 stations away on Namboku Line from Sendai Station
URL	https://tabelog.com/en/miyagi/A0401/A040101/4003597/

Antique knick-knacks cafe “TiTi” in a renovated 100-year-old warehouse

At “TiTi”, a cafe with a knick-knacks shop that is quite popular among antique and vintage lovers, you can literally try the tableware including milk glasses and those made of stained glass at the cafe booth. The interior full of historical decorations make you fascinated and feel away from your daily life. Besides, since there are more than 1,000 novels, manga books and how-to books, you can truly make yourself like at home with your choice of company. For those who want to daydream in a nostalgic atmosphere, take one of the upstairs seats where you can feel as if you are away from the real world. ‘Tiramisu’ is the one you cannot miss. Enjoy the mild flavor of a combination of gently sour cheese cream and a moist yet fluffy sponge.

Opening Hours	7:45AM – 9:00AM and 11:00AM – 7:00PM / Closed on Thursday
Address	5-8 Teppomachinaka, Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Access	A 2-minute walk from Odawara 2-chome Bus Stop which is 4 stops away on No. 220 and No. 230 bus from Sendai Station Bus Stop
URL	https://tabelog.com/en/miyagi/A0401/A040102/4017031/

“Cafe Mozart Atelier” with underground terrace seats where you can enjoy the view of the Hirose River?

‘Cafe Mozart’ (カフェモーツァルト), running 6 outlets in Miyagi Prefecture, has been leading the cafe culture in Sendai area and “Cafe Mozart Atelier” (カフェモーツァルト アトリエ) is its flagship. As you go downstairs from the entrance, you’ll be impressed by the open atmosphere created by the high ceiling. The retro and artistic interior decorated by the grand piano and stylish desk lamps is so perfect for your social media posts. Thanks to the location on a slope of the riverbank, terrace seats at which you can overlook the Hirose River are available even though the cafe is underground. Autumn leaves will add colors to the view in the coming season. You can try the sweets that go well with the classic blended coffee if you have no idea what to order. The pudding with a rich egg flavor has an authentic and nostalgic taste.

Opening Hours	11:00AM – 8:00PM
Address	B1F, 1-1-13 Komegafukuro, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture
Access	A 7-minute walk from Bansuisodo-mae Bus Stop which is 3 stops away on No. 701 bus from Sendai Station Bus Stop
URL	https://tabelog.com/en/miyagi/A0401/A040101/4002601/