Nagoya, the largest city in the Chubu region, is home to many attractions, including Nagoya Castle, drawing numerous tourists from both Japan and abroad. After a day of extensive sightseeing, why not take a break at a cafe? We introduce cafes where you can enjoy delicious drinks, light meals, cakes, and traditional Japanese sweets that will soothe both your stomach and your heart.
Antico Caffe Al Avis Dai-Nagoya Building Branch
A casual cafe with the concept of an Italian bar
Located just a 3-minute walk from Nagoya Station, Antico Caffe Al Avis Dai-Nagoya Building is an Italian cafe where customers can enjoy a cup of coffee carefully brewed by a barista. The cafe offers a variety of approximately 20 different coffee menu items, including aromatic espresso-based drinks such as 'Caffe Latte' and 'Cappuccino.' The homemade bun paninis and traditional homemade Italian dolce are also highly recommended.
The concept is a bar that blends into Italian life. Open from 8 AM to 10 PM, visitors can drop by at any time. The interior, based on wood, offers a warm and relaxing atmosphere. Enjoy a break from sightseeing with delicious coffee brewed by the barista, light meals, and desserts.
ANTICO CAFFE AL AVIS Dai-Nagoya Building Branch
Open:
08:00 - 22:00 (last order 21:30)Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 650 JPYAccess:
1- 5 minutes walk from Nagoya Station on any lineAddress:
B1F, Dai Nagoya Bldg., 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi MapMore Details Reservation CHARLIE’S
A cafe & grocery where customers can buy ingredients and miscellaneous goods sourced from both domestic and international suppliers
CHARLIE’S, located a 3-minute walk from Nagoya Station, is a rare café & grocery in Nagoya. In the café space, visitors can enjoy coffee from Maruyama Coffee in Nagano Prefecture, sweets such as pancakes and Basque cheesecake, as well as black curry and hot sandwiches. The hot sandwiches include options like ham & cheese, tuna & potato salad, and a unique Nagoya-style sweet red bean paste & butter.
The grocery space inside the restaurant features a collection of items gathered from both domestic and international sources. It offers a variety of food-related items such as magazines and tableware, making it a 'curated shop for food.' It is a delightful space where one might find themselves distracted by famous and rare items. The coffee beans handled by the restaurant and the French bread from baguette rabbit are also available for takeout.
CHARLIE'S
Open:
08:00-22:00(L.O.21:30)Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 2,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPYAccess:
1- 5 minutes walk from Nagoya Station on any lineAddress:
B1, 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi MapMore Details Reservation Salt Water by David Myers
Italian restaurant by a star chef from the United States
Located a 3-minute walk from Nagoya Station, Salt Water by David Myers is a restaurant produced by American star chef, David Myers. It is the second restaurant in Japan, following the one in Ebisu, Tokyo. The recommended dish is 'pasta,' which embodies the desire for guests to enjoy the natural taste, aroma, texture and color of the ingredients as much as possible. The combination of sauce, fresh cheese and fresh pasta is irresistible.
The restaurant's name is a combination of 'salt water' used for boiling pasta and 'sea' beloved by David Myers. The restaurant is designed with the image of California on the West Coast of the United States. Guests can enjoy a leisurely meal in the open interior with a view of the outside or on the terrace seats. Enjoy authentic flavors such as gourmet burgers. Pair your meal with a variety of craft beers and wines exclusively sourced from California.
Salt Water by David Myers
Open:
11:00-23:00(L.O.22:00)Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 2,300 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPYAccess:
1- 5 minutes walk from Nagoya Station on any lineAddress:
1F, 3-28-12, Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi MapMore Details Reservation HARBS Dai-Nagoya Building Branch
Elegant cafe time with handmade cakes that pursue freshness
Located a 3-minute walk from Nagoya Station, Harbs Dai-Nagoya Building Branch offers a café experience with 12 varieties of seasonal cakes available at all times. The cakes, which emphasize handmade quality and freshness, showcase the deliciousness of the ingredients. The 'Mille Crêpes', a popular item, features six layers of thinly baked crêpe filled with fruit and cream. There are also original blend teas and coffees designed to pair perfectly with the cakes.
The bright and open interior, based on a white theme, creates a comfortable space where one can feel the warmth of wood. Enjoy a leisurely and elegant café time. The cakes, made with the question 'What is a cake that can satisfy even the heart?' in mind, have a perfect sweetness. Although they are cut into large pieces, they are delicious without being overly rich.
HARBS Dai-Nagoya Building Branch
Open:
11:00 - 21:00 (last order 20:30)Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPYAccess:
1- 5 minutes walk from Nagoya Station on any lineAddress:
2F, Dai Nagoya Bldg., 3-28-12 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi MapMore Details Reservation Kashou Hanakikyo Nagoya Nougakudo Hosa Branch
Enjoy traditional flavors at a Japanese confectionery cafe next to Nagoya Castle
Kashou Hanakikyo Nagoya Nougakudo Hosa Branch, located a 10-minute walk from Nagoya Castle Station, is a café where visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese sweets. This restaurant has its roots in a confectionery shop that served the Owari Tokugawa family during the Edo period, allowing guests to savor traditional flavors. The recommended item is the 'Wa-Fternoon Tea,' which offers 10 to 12 bite-sized Japanese sweets. Enjoying 'Matcha and Jou-Namagashi' is also a great way to experience traditional Japanese sweets.
The restaurant is located next to Nagoya Castle, on the first floor of Nougakudo with a heavy traditional Japanese architectural style. The interior is a chic Japanese space with a black color scheme. Visitors can enjoy Japanese sweets made with carefully selected Japanese ingredients while experiencing Japanese culture. The restaurant also offers Nagoya specialties such as 'Hitsumabushi' and 'Kishimen', making it enjoyable even for those who are not fond of sweets.
Kasho Hanakikyo Nagoya Nohgakudo hōsa Branch
Open:
10:00 am - 5:00 pm (L.O. 4:30 pm)Closed:
NoneAverage price:
[Dinner] 1,500 JPYAccess:
10-minute walk from Nagoyajo Station on the Meijo Line / 10-minute walk from Sengen-cho Station on the Tsurumai LineAddress:
1F, Nagoya Nohgakudo, 1-1-1, Sannomaru, Naka-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi More Details Reservation
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.