The Sunrise Shack (Inamura-gasaki Store) — Restaurant in Kamakura

I stumbled upon this cafe while waiting for food from another restaurant nearby. Since we had some time, my friends and I decided to stop in for a drink. I didn’t even realize it was that viral café until I walked in.The aesthetic and the view from the second floor is really stunning. Think Ghibli-esque vibes with a dreamy beach backdrop. Unfortunately, that’s where the magic ended. We were told to grab a seat upstairs first and then order, which we did. I ordered a matcha and tbh it was just okay. Definitely didn’t live up to the hype. But what really soured the experience was the atmosphere… and I don’t mean the weather.

My friends and I (three of us total) were just standing at our spot, taking a few pictures and getting ready to sit with our drinks, when two other customers (locals) came in and decided the seat I found was somehow theirs. One of them even kept pointing at my bag which wasn’t even on her chair then left to fetch a staff member to tell us to leave. Mind you, we had already ordered and were trying to sit, peacefully. The staff came over and said the other customers “felt uncomfortable,” which was ironic considering they had smiles plastered on their faces while clearly trying to push us out.

It felt passive-aggressive at best, and honestly, pretty discriminatory. We didn’t raise our voices or cause a scene, but the fact that we were made to feel so unwelcome despite being paying customers really left...

The Sunrise Shack in Kamakura is a true gem! We visited early on a Friday morning, and the atmosphere was peaceful and picturesque. The food was fresh and flavorful, and the smoothies were simply fantastic. With its laid-back, beachy vibe, it’s the perfect spot to kick off your day or pit stop along the touristy sights in Kamakura. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking great vibes and healthy, delicious food! We went on a chilly day, but the heater was cranked up to the max, making the upper floor...

I ordered an acai bowl. It tasted good and was generous in portion. The coffee is good too. Overall, I really like it. The shop's decoration is cute. Go up to the 2nd floor and you can sit and admire the sea view which is so chill. Even though the store is quite small and narrow, But I really like the atmosphere. I'm not sure if the woman at the counter downstairs was an employee or the shop owner. But she is friendly and kind. If I have the opportunity to travel there again. I will go to...