In modern life, when work and household chores keep us busy and every day seems to fly by, it’s easy to forget to make time to clear our minds.
A place where you can step away from your everyday routine and spend some time relaxing your mind and body is “LUCIAS,” located in Hakurakucho, Kurashiki City.
At LUCIAS, you can enjoy not only delicious food and drinks, but also soothing music and a relaxing atmosphere. Its distinctive feature is the chance to experience a sense of healing through all five senses.
I was drawn to the relaxing atmosphere in photos of the interior I saw online, so I visited with my family.
Here, I’ll introduce what makes LUCIAS special, its distinctive touches, and the thoughts behind the restaurant, which is built around the concept of “a soothing space that satisfies all five senses.”
The information presented here was current when this article was published in July 2026. Please note that it may differ from current information.
About LUCIAS
LUCIAS is a cafe that opened in February 2023.
Its exterior blends into the streetscape and has a calm atmosphere, but a glance through the windows reveals a stylish, welcoming interior. This is a place where you can do more than simply enjoy a meal; you can spend a peaceful time surrounded by the space, music, and encounters with others.
There are four ways to enjoy LUCIAS:
- Eat
- Browse
- Listen
- Connect
Eat — Comforting homemade dishes
Every dish at LUCIAS is made in-house, from selecting the ingredients to preparing and plating them. For example, rather than using frozen food as-is, the staff reportedly carefully prepare each shrimp for the fried shrimp dish individually. Hearing this, I was impressed by their dedication to making everything by hand.
The menu is packed with a wide variety of options, from breakfast and lunch to desserts, making it genuinely hard to decide what to order.
During my visit, I ordered the LUCIAS brunch (with a drink, ¥1,500 including tax).
LUCIAS brunch is available to order from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
When it arrived, the dish looked so colorful that I couldn’t help exclaiming.
It comes with salad, meat, sausage, bacon, and hash browns, as well as waffles and fruit, making it more generous than I expected.
The first things to catch your eye are the large sausage and bacon. The sausage has a crisp casing and releases its juices as you bite into it, while the bacon’s savory aroma and saltiness make it hard to stop eating.
Beside them are hash browns that are crispy on the outside and fluffy inside. They’re so delicious with ketchup or mayonnaise that you’ll keep reaching for more.
The waffle served alongside is toasted to a fragrant golden brown on the outside and soft inside. The gentle sweetness of the chocolate sauce is just right.
With sweet waffles and savory dishes to alternate between, I found myself picking up my fork and taking one bite after another.
These dishes take time and effort to prepare, and I could see how that dedication is what gives the restaurant its distinctive flavor.
After the meal, I also tried the lemon tart and baked cheesecake.
The smooth cream pairs nicely with the crisp tart crust. It’s light enough to enjoy after a meal, and the whipped cream on top softens the tartness a little, making it delicious to the last bite.
This baked cheesecake is moist and smooth. The sweet-and-tart berry sauce goes well with the chocolate sauce, and one bite fills your mouth with the rich flavor of cheese.
Browse — A thoughtfully curated space that delights the eye
After enjoying a meal, the apparel section catches your eye as you look around the restaurant.
Natural light streams through the large windows, brightening the interior, where clothes, bags, and accessories are arranged with style. There’s also a fitting room where you can try on anything that catches your eye, so you can take your time finding a favorite during a leisurely post-meal visit.
The unusual pleasure of finding what feels like a select shop inside a cafe is another of LUCIAS’s unique charms.
Listen — A space filled with soothing music
LUCIAS’s appeal goes beyond its food and interior.
As soon as you step inside, soothing music fills the space and you naturally begin to feel at ease.
There’s a grand piano in the restaurant, and the manager sometimes performs. I heard that they also hold piano duets at Christmas and other events, and sometimes take requests from customers to mark special occasions.
Enjoying delicious food while listening to soothing music—these simple moments help you forget your busy everyday life for a little while.
Connect — A place to feel connected to others
LUCIAS has counter and table seating, making it easy to visit alone, with family, or with friends.
The seats are spaced comfortably apart, and I was struck by how people could spend their time as they pleased without worrying too much about those around them.
I spoke with the manager about the ideas and thoughts behind creating the restaurant.
LUCIAS Information
| Name | LUCIAS |
|---|---|
| Address | 526-1 Hakurakucho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 086-454-9977 |
| Parking | Available 16 spaces |
| Hours | 【Monday–Thursday】 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.–midnight 【Friday, Saturday, and days before holidays】 9:00 a.m.–midnight 【Sunday】 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. ※Lunch hours are 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. (last order at 8:00 p.m.) |
| Closed | None |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted |
| Seating | 42 seats |
| Website | LUCIAS |
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