In the midst of busy days, have you ever found yourself wishing you could “drink coffee without thinking about anything”?
A place where you can indulge that feeling has opened in Soja City. It’s “DAY BY DAY COFFEE,” a renovated traditional house café where you can spend a relaxing time while gazing out over the countryside.
We spoke with the owner about his vision and the care he put into creating the café.
The information provided was accurate when this article was published in November 2025. Please note that it may differ from current information.
A traditional house café where you can feel the warmth of people and nature
DAY BY DAY COFFEE is a café created by its owner, Taniguchi Kenta, who renovated and remodeled a traditional house that had been vacant himself.
The sign by the entrance is simple yet eye-catching, with a design that reflects careful attention to detail. It gets you excited even before you step inside.
The interior has the warmth and openness of a handmade space, creating a calm atmosphere where you can relax at your leisure.
There are four sofa seats for two or three people, where you can relax, and one table that seats up to six.
There was one terrace table in the garden, with seating for four.
Seats with views of the countryside
The layout of the seating also reflects Taniguchi’s personal touch.
All the sofa seats face outward, so you can relax while gazing out over the countryside from any seat.
The sofa by the entrance is a prime spot, offering a panoramic view of the countryside through a projecting window.
The moment you sit down, a peaceful feeling washes over you, making you want to take a deep breath.
Hearty Eggs Benedict and sweets with heartwarming stories behind them
Here are some of the items on the DAY BY DAY COFFEE menu.
The signature Eggs Benedict
The signature dish is Eggs Benedict. On weekdays, you can choose from four varieties.
- Sausage & Bacon
- Prosciutto & Avocado
- Garlic Shrimp
- Mexican Tacos
Special menu items are also available on weekends.
Past offerings have included “Benedict with Three Kinds of Mushrooms and Seafood” and “Roast Beef Benedict.”
From fall through winter 2025, he says he is working on Benedict dishes featuring duck and smoked salmon. We can’t wait to see what seasonal ingredients appear on the menu.
During our visit, we tried the classic Sausage & Bacon Eggs Benedict.
The bacon was cooked until crisp, and the sausage was juicy and satisfying. Paired with a runny soft-boiled egg, it was so delicious it brought a smile to our faces.
Sweets filled with family love
There are two sweets: “Today’s Two-Sweet Selection” and “The Pudding My Wife Loved.”
Today’s Two-Sweet Selection comes with chiffon cake baked using a recipe the owner learned from his mother and pound cake.
“The Pudding My Wife Loved” was named because his wife enjoyed it and thought it was delicious.
Every sweet is infused with the owner’s kindness and love for his family, and hearing their stories warmed my heart.
It seems that weekend-only sweets are sometimes added to the menu as well.
Of the sweets they’ve offered in the past, the espresso pudding has caught my eye. I keep checking their social media to see if it will make a return.
We asked Taniguchi, whose passion is far greater than you might expect from the café’s peaceful atmosphere, about what makes the café special and his goals.
DAY BY DAY COFFEE Information
| Name | DAY BY DAY COFFEE |
|---|---|
| Address | 2026 Yamada, Soja City, Okayama Prefecture |
| Contact | None |
| Parking | Available 5 spaces |
| Hours | 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Closed | Tuesday, Wednesday |
| Payment methods |
|
| Reservations | Not accepted |
| Seating | 15 seats Sofa: 4 Tables: 1 Terrace: 1 |
| Smoking | Entirely non-smoking |
| Restroom | Western-style toilet |
| Website | DAY BY DAY COFFEE Instagram |
What would you like to know about Kurashiki?
Enter a word to search articles on this site
