KanazawaCafes

Explore the best cafes in Kanazawa for specialty coffee, brunch, work-friendly seating, aesthetic interiors, and relaxed local coffee spots.

01

Salon De The Kaikaro

SPECIALTY:GOLD LEAF MATCHA SWEETS IN A PRESERVED CHAYA HOUSE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:NODAYA TEA GOLDEN MATCHA PARFAIT

Salon de The Kaikaro sits inside Kaikaro, Kanazawa’s largest chaya house. Dark timber, tatami calm, and measured service make the room feel private. The mood is slow, polished, and sheltered from Higashi Chaya’s foot traffic.

Signature Coffee:Nodaya Tea Golden Matcha Parfait
02

Kissa Shima

SPECIALTY:MIYAJIMA HONEY AND SETOUCHI LEMON BAKES
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:MIYAJIMA WEEKEND CITRON

Signature Coffee:Miyajima Weekend Citron
03

Hakuichi Higashiyama

SPECIALTY:GOLD LEAF SOFT SERVE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:HIGH-WAIT
MUST TRY:GOLD LEAF SOFT CREAM

Signature Coffee:Gold Leaf Soft Cream
04

Hakuza Hikarigura

SPECIALTY:GOLD LEAF SWEETS AND CRAFT RETAIL
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:GOLD LEAF MATCHA CAKE

Signature Coffee:Gold Leaf Matcha Cake
05

Shiguretei

SPECIALTY:KENROKUEN TEA PAVILION
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:MATCHA WITH SHIGURETEI CONFECTION

Signature Coffee:Matcha with Shiguretei Confection
06

Higashide Coffee

SPECIALTY:IN-HOUSE ROASTED, HAND-DRIP COFFEE
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:LIVELY
MUST TRY:HANDMADE PUDDING

Higashide Coffee feels like a classic Kanazawa kissaten with a roaster’s discipline. Dark wood, brick, and a quiet counter give the room a slow, grounded mood. The air carries fresh beans, warm toast, and the calm rhythm of hand brewed coffee.

Signature Coffee:Handmade pudding
07

Cafe Tamon

SPECIALTY:ISHIKAWA RICE FLOUR PANCAKES
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:TAMON PANCAKES

Signature Coffee:Tamon Pancakes
08

Gyokusen En Saisetsutei

SPECIALTY:MATCHA IN KANAZAWA'S OLDEST TEA ROOM
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:QUIET
MUST TRY:MATCHA WITH SEASONAL WAGASHI

Signature Coffee:Matcha with seasonal wagashi
09

Tsubomi

SPECIALTY:HAND-DRIP SINGLE ORIGIN
ATMOSPHERE:MINIMALIST
CROWD:QUIET
MUST TRY:HAND-DRIP COFFEE

Tsubomi sits quietly in Kanazawa, where aged architecture meets deliberate calm. The interior is spare and warm, with the scent of freshly roasted beans threading through still air. Natural light falls over simple wooden surfaces and carefully chosen ceramics.

Signature Coffee:Hand-Drip Coffee
10

Rakugan Moroeya Nishichaya Karyo

SPECIALTY:RAKUGAN AND SEASONAL WAGASHI
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:QUIET
MUST TRY:NOTO DAINAGON ZENZAI

Rakugan Moroeya Nishichaya Karyo sits quietly behind a red noren in Nishi Chaya. Inside, pale wood, clean counters, and garden views soften the old teahouse mood. The room feels bright, spare, and calm, with sweets arranged like small craft objects.

Signature Coffee:Noto Dainagon Zenzai
11

Kureha

SPECIALTY:MATCHA AND WAGASHI
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:MATCHA DANGO SET

Signature Coffee:Matcha Dango Set
12

Curio Espresso And Vintage Design

SPECIALTY:SEATTLE STYLE ESPRESSO
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:WHITE VELVET LATTE

Signature Coffee:White Velvet Latte
13

Cafe Yanagian

SPECIALTY:GOLD LEAF SWEETS
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:GOLD LEAF ANMITSU

Signature Coffee:Gold Leaf Anmitsu
14

Morihachi Tea Room

SPECIALTY:KAGA WAGASHI AND MATCHA
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:QUIET
MUST TRY:MATCHA WITH JONAMAGASHI

Signature Coffee:Matcha With Jonamagashi
15

Kenjotei Cafe

SPECIALTY:KANAZAWA TEA AND GOLD LEAF SWEETS
ATMOSPHERE:HERITAGE
CROWD:TRENDING
MUST TRY:NODAYA MATCHA PARFAIT

Signature Coffee:Nodaya Matcha Parfait