Coffee brewed by hand drips into the cup one drop at a time, filling the shop with its wonderful aroma.
At CAFE BRIDGE, each cup is carefully prepared to suit the customer’s preferences that day.
This cafe, which serves German pancakes called Dutch babies and coffee, opened in Mabi, Kurashiki City, on November 7, 2019.
Here’s a look at the coffee that serves as a bridge for Mabi as it gradually regains its vitality!
The information presented here was current when this article was published in June 2020. Please note that it may differ from current information.
Stylish interior at CAFE BRIDGE
The stylish interior features concrete-inspired gray walls, custom-made furniture in calming brown tones, and soft Edison lamps.
There are 14 seats in total: four counter seats, three tables for two, and one sofa table for four.
▲The distinctive curved counter is finished with a plastering material called Mortex.
▲Water is self-service, and you can choose between lemon water and charcoal water.
Enjoy coffee ordered to suit your mood that day, paired with a Dutch baby
The coffee selection is extensive, ranging from the dark-roast Blend No. 0 to the light-roast No. 3, as well as single-origin coffees from Horiguchi Coffee and cafe au lait.
They brew coffee to meet a variety of customer requests, such as “I’d like a comforting, refreshing coffee today” or “I want a strong, full-bodied coffee.”
Try ordering to suit your preferences and mood that day.
Dutch babies, a type of German pancake, are available to order from 10:30 a.m.
The five sweet Dutch baby options are:
- Chocolate banana
- Caramel banana
- Red bean paste and butter
- Mixed berries and ice cream (blueberry sauce)
- Anno sweet potato Mont Blanc cream (with ice cream)
The four savory Dutch baby options are:
- Prosciutto Caesar salad
- Domestic young chicken stew made with wine
- Tomato sauce with plenty of mushrooms
- Roast beef with house-made sauce
In addition to coffee, there are soft drinks, mainly sodas.
From 8:00 to 10:30 a.m., they also serve a breakfast set with toast, a fried egg, bacon, and a mini salad.
All drinks are available for takeout.
Hot sandwiches are also available for takeout only.
A wide variety of Dutch babies! Try these pancakes with a new texture
▲Chocolate banana is one of the most popular sweet Dutch babies.
A piping-hot Dutch baby, baked in a skillet (an iron frying pan)!
The edges of the pancake curl up, becoming crisp and fragrant, while the center is soft and chewy.
The batter has a simple, gentle flavor, making it suitable for either lunch or dessert.
The combination of mildly sweet banana, cream, and chocolate sauce makes this a recommended treat.
▲This is a Dutch baby topped with Anno sweet potato and Mont Blanc cream.
There’s ice cream inside the Anno sweet potato Mont Blanc cream, so the pancake is piping hot while the ice cream inside is cool. This dessert lets you enjoy hot and cold at the same time!
It’s served with house-made cream using Anno sweet potatoes, soft sweet potato cut into cubes, crisp fried sweet potato chips, and mint, letting you enjoy a variety of textures and flavors.
Be sure to try it before the ice cream melts.
▲One of the most popular savory Dutch babies: roast beef with house-made sauce.
The roast beef pairs with a special sauce featuring tangy whole-grain mustard, pickles, and mayonnaise, making for a hearty and satisfying dish.
This is also a recommended lunch option.
Be sure to order coffee, brewed one cup at a time to suit your preferences
The coffee menu lists all kinds of options, but it can be hard to decide what to order.
But the owner adjusts each cup to suit your preferences, so they can accommodate any order!
On the day of the interview, the writer ordered “coffee with a pronounced bitterness.”
It was smooth and easy to drink, yet left a distinct bitter taste on the tongue.
Iced coffee is also recommended during the hot season.
Served in a wine glass, the iced coffee makes for a slightly luxurious treat.
They use Blend No. 1, grind the beans after receiving your order, brew the coffee by hand, then chill it quickly in a cocktail shaker.
Their carefully made iced coffee is served without ice, so it doesn’t get watered down and you can fully enjoy the coffee’s aroma to the very last sip.
▲ Homemade lemonade and lemon squash are also popular drinks.
The rows of lemon slices make them very photogenic!
Be sure to mix well and enjoy the refreshing tartness and sweetness of the homemade lemon syrup.
From coffee and other drinks to meals, everything at CAFE BRIDGE is served with care.
We interviewed owner Yuya Takeuchi, who is from Kurashiki, about how he came to open his shop in Mabi and how he feels now that it has been open for six months.
CAFE BRIDGE details
| Name | CAFE BRIDGE |
|---|---|
| Address | 94 Arii, Mabi-cho, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | 080‐7102‐9785 |
| Parking | Available |
| Hours | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (last order 4:30 p.m.) |
| Closed | Tuesday |
| Payment methods |
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| Reservations | Accepted |
| Seating | 14 seats Counter seats: 4 Table seats: 10 |
| Smoking | Non-smoking (smoking permitted only in designated areas) |
| Restroom | Western-style toilet |
| Website | CAFE BRIDGE (Instagram) |
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