Itsuki Cafe — Restaurant in Kamakura

There is English on the menu!

It's on the second floor of the building.

It's ran by a local (sorry for the maybe rude word but) grandmother that knows how to calm your nerves.

The place is a hidden gem near the Giant Buddha statue.

The shop has a very soothing and tranquility feeling to it all, especially with it being locally owned.

She'll teach you how to drink from a Matcha cup properly and even will have a conversation with you.

I highly, HIGHLY recommend this place if you're...

Funky, fun and with excellent coffee. When you have coffee at Ituki, いつき, you feel like you're drinking in treehouse. Part of the reason is the wooden furniture and design. Part of the reason is that Ituki is located on the second floor. But a big part of the reason you feel like you're drinking coffee in a treehouse is because there's a family of squirrels that make the coffee house their home. Ituki, いつき, should be on your must-visit list when you're...

Super cosy, super unique, and super not in your face. We found this place while walking back to the station after visiting the temple. Popped in out of pure curiosity, and it didn't kill the cat. More like it landed on its feet. A lovely old lady (assuming the owner) sat behind the counter, and welcomed us in typical Japanese fashion. We only had drinks, but it was a wonderful break from the "standard"...