Don Coffee Kokura — Restaurant in Kitakyushu

The cafe reminded me of those u saw in anime or Jap dramas - old fashioned western cafe. We came here based on reviews, also coz there isn't any cafe nearby which opens b4 10am.

We were wary of a grumpy old man who was anything except grumpy. There's only 1 breakfast option at ¥500, which was a good morning filler.

It's a one-man cafe filled with nostalgic decor. Apparently it's opened since the 40s. Owner speaks little English. & oh, look out for...

I came here for breakfast and it was so lovely, the atmosphere was so magical and the sandwich was made quickly with great presentation. I’m such a fan of the coffee cups too, I’ve never seen anything like it! There are so many interesting things displayed on the walls and behind the counter, it felt like a museum. Apparently some famous writers come in and write their novels here too. I would love to come again!...

The reviews were a bit concerning but the old man is actually kind. He could be misinterpreted as grumpy at first because of his tone but he’s not. The clanking of dishes were scary but understandable since the tableware he used were heavy. He even shared a postcard of his parrot. The morning sandwich and coffee set was nice and very filling...