POOLSIDE COFFEE — Restaurant in Zushi

Nice spot for a coffee and baked snacks, but your experience will depend on the mood of the staff.

It's likely a haunt for many locals in the area. Patrons who came after I did were offered indoor seating before I was. The staff were not what you would expect from a relaxing cafe environment and were rather curt and unfriendly.

Expect to wait 30-45 minutes for a coffee, pudding, and a pre-packaged cookie during busy hours.

It was a shame that the experience was ruined this way, because I would have loved to give a much higher rating for the quality of food. The texture of the pudding was a perfect balance between fluffy and gelatinous. The brownie cookie was also well worth it!

The steep price of ¥2,250 for a pudding, cookie, coffee, and latte could have been disregarded, if not for the poor experience with service and staff.

It might be better to visit during less busy hours, since the small space makes it difficult for staff to navigate and drop...

There are not many gluten-free places in Kanto region (Tokyo-Kanagawa mainly), so this one's a gem. I've been baking gluten-free, too, for about three years, so I'm quite particular when it comes to GF goodies I pay for. They have several GF choices and good drink selection, too. Of course rent is expensive so they have a small space limited to only a few dine-in customers, but we were able to comfortably sit and chat for an hour or so. Their non-GF croissant looks scrumptious so I wait for the day it can be GF, too. Also, there were delicious savory pastries (one with bacon and gorgonzola), but unfortunately, not GF. It's a good stop when you're heading to the beach area...

I had a delightful experience at this cafe in Zushi!The gluten-free cakes and espresso drinks were exceptional. Despite its small size and limited seating, it's perfect for grabbing pastries and sandwiches to go. The gluten-free carrot cake and pistachio cream puff are absolute must-tries. Additionally, the lady owner was incredibly kind, making it an even more enjoyable visit. And for those looking for vegan options, they have a great selection too. Highly...