Coffee Shop 5W2H — Restaurant in Himeji

Just wanted to grab a latte / cappuccino and relax for 15 minutes after visiting the castle. My wife was not in the mood to consume anything. When we entered the place, the friendly waiter explained that each of us had to buy an item, otherwise we would not be allowed to stay / have a seat. However, as the place was nearly empty at the time, this rule feels really awkward and „customer hostile“. If the place is full, you can explain customers that they have to consume anything to have a seat so that the cafe can work in a rentable way, but when it’s nearly empty?? Doesn’t make any sense.. We went 50m further to another coffee place (which was quite full) where it wasn’t an issue to just get a coffee and have a quick seat...

Adorable cafe down a quiet alleyway right off of the main roadway towards Himeji Castle. The coffee and treats here were delicious and we fell in love with the decor and vibe here. It captures something unique that we haven't seen in any of the other more modern cafe aesthetics throughout major cities in Japan. You have got to stop by if you're on your way to or from Himeji Castle. They had an english menu and speaking English here was okay. We felt at peace and loved every moment we spent here. The prices were good for the quality and you can tell that the owner here is passionate about coffee and how it brings...

Confusing start. The ordering process and securing seats is stressful. You have to order yourself using a QR code while waiting on a bench, wondering if you'll ever be able to sit when you're done....

Good points: The place itself is very chill and relaxing, which is what you'd want a coffee shop to be. The food is tasty and the drinks are...