About a 15-minute drive from JR Kurashiki Station, there’s a stylish cafe nestled in a quiet residential neighborhood.
It faces the street, making it easy to find even for first-time visitors.
The modern white building has large windows and lots of plants, and its stylish exterior is sure to get you excited.
The view through the large windows changes depending on the time of day, offering a variety of atmospheres—one of the cafe’s charms.
Introducing 72cafe (Natsu Cafe), brimming with style and delicious food.
The information presented here was accurate when this article was published in March 2023. Please note that it may differ from current information.
A wonderfully stylish interior filled with natural light
The interior of 72cafe is surrounded by houseplants, stylish furniture, and decor, and looks sophisticated from every angle.
Plenty of light streams in through the large windows, lifting your spirits.
It’s a space where you can forget about everyday life and enjoy good food and conversation.
Some guests relax on the plush sofas.
After sunset, the atmosphere changes completely, making it feel as if you’ve come to a different cafe.
At the back of the second floor, up the stairs, there’s a VIP room that can also be used as a private room.
Anyone can use it by making a reservation, for special meals, girls’ get-togethers, weddings, seminars, and more.
There’s a kids’ area, children’s chairs, and a kids’ plate on the menu, making the cafe easy to visit with children.
Introducing the monthly 72 parfaits and carefully selected coffee
72cafe offers two parfaits each month, made with seasonal ingredients.
When we visited in March 2023, the choices were the red and green parfait with strawberries and matcha, and the red and yellow parfait with strawberries and bananas.
Both looked colorful and delicious, so it was hard to choose, but I ordered the red and green parfait.
They come in S and L sizes, and the L size can be shared.
THE Red and Green ~Strawberry and Matcha Parfait~ S size 1,090 yen (tax included)
This colorful parfait is packed with strawberries, matcha ice cream, anko, and shiratama dumplings.
The subtle bitterness of Uji matcha is wonderful and goes perfectly with the anko. It also balances the tartness of the strawberries just right.
Crunchy chocolate cookies at the bottom add a satisfying texture.
It satisfied both my appetite and my spirits during afternoon tea.
French Press Coffee 72cafe Blend 520 yen (tax included)
This carefully selected coffee is sourced from Hagiwara Coffee in Kobe.
Once the sand timer runs out, press the coffee and enjoy.
I could really taste the beans and the coffee’s bitterness, and it left me feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Enjoy it twice: start with it black, then add plenty of milk partway through.
Order it with a dessert and it costs 390 yen (tax included).
72cafe opened in 2013, and this year (2023) marks its 10th year in business.
We interviewed 72cafe staff member Okada Ayaka.
72cafe details
| Name | 72cafe |
|---|---|
| Address | 3219-3 Shinden, Kurashiki City |
| Contact | 086-441-7720 |
| Parking | Available |
| Hours | 11:15 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (last order 8:30 p.m.) |
| Closed | Thursday |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted |
| Seating | 40 seats |
| Smoking | Completely non-smoking (outdoor smoking area available) |
| Restrooms | Western-style toilet |
| Families with children | Kids’ area, children’s chairs, and kids’ menu available. |
| Accessibility | None |
| Website | An extraordinary cafe restaurant produced by architect Izumi Takashi: 72cafe |
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