[Ichinomiya] "BEN'S MORNING CAFE" Have a Luxurious Morning with a Special Morning Breakfast

Speaking of morning breakfast, Ichinomiya City is very famous about it."BEN'S morning breakfast CAFE" opened in February 2021, where you can enjoy breakfast and donuts made with local ingredients from 6:30 in the morning.

Not only locals, but also customers who come from other cities. Quiche and donuts are especially popular among the dishes that are handmade every day.

Trees and greenery decorate the entrance of the shop. Furthermore, even inside the restaurant, the interior and furniture have the warmth of wood, and in the center there is a flower bed of plants.

This time, we will fully introduce the charm of "BEN'S MORNING CAFE".

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Inside the store where you can feel the warmth of the morning sun and nature
Have a nice morning time!

Look for the blue "B" sign!

"BEN'S MORNING CAFE" is located near the Kiso River in Kisogawa Town, Ichinomiya City. It takes about 5 minutes by car from Meitetsu Kuroda Station. It takes about 45 minutes by car from Nagoya city.

As you drive, you will see a round sign with the BEN'S MORNING CAFE logo "B". It is also a nice point that the parking lot is spacious for 21 cars.

A beautiful lawn and trees welcome you from the garden of the shop to the entrance.

Sunlight shines through the large windows

Upon entering the restaurant, one can feel the warmth of the trees in the décor, tables and chairs. And in the center of the restaurant is a counter where plants are planted. Sunlight pours in through the large windows, creating an open space where you can enjoy the view of the lawn and trees outside from inside the restaurant.

Collaboration with local people
"BEN'S MORNING CAFE"

First, we interviewed the owner, Mr. Nagao.

– Please tell us about the process leading up to the opening of the shop.

Mr. Nagao: "I originally operated a restaurant in Vietnam when I was a university student. However, when I temporarily returned to Japan for my graduation thesis, I was unable to return to Vietnam due to the COVID-19. I thought about what to do now that I had lost my job, and decided to open a morning restaurant here in Ichinomiya City, my hometown, which I had always loved.

In front of this shop, there was originally a morning breakfast shop crowded with locals. There are no coffee shops in this area, so I thought it would be nice to open a morning breakfast cafe where the neighbors can enjoy.

Now, neighbors of all ages, from 20s to 90s, come to visit us. There are also many customers from other cities a little further away and from Nagoya."

Shelves displaying works by local artists

Paintings by Ichinomiya artists

– Please tell us about the concept of the store.

Mr. Nagao: "We are particular about local production for local consumption. We use eggs, milk, rice, miso, etc. from local producers. We would like to use locally produced products as much as possible.

In addition, the paintings displayed in the store are also works by local artists. ”

– I am curious about the name of the shop and the character BEN.

Mr. Nagao: "I imagined the main character actor in my favorite movie. The name BEN is the name of the character in the movie. I thought it was a name that anyone could easily remember and be familiar with, so I used it as the name of the restaurant. The actor's painting is also displayed in the restaurant."

French press for each and every cup

Ben's blended coffee (French press) 500 yen

– Please tell us what you are particular about with the French press.

Mr. Nagao: “I used a French press because I wanted to serve freshly brewed coffee that was extracted from beans on the spot after receiving an order, rather than coffee that was made in advance like a machine.

Beans are purchased directly from a dedicated roastery in Gifu Prefecture. Our French press makes about 2 cups of coffee. I would be happy if you could enjoy the slow time in the morning. ”

Donuts for breakfast!

Chocolate Crunch ¥270｜Original ¥200｜Blueberry Cream Cheese ¥350

– What were your thoughts on the main menu donuts?

Mr. Nagao:I really wanted to serve donuts at a cafe in the morning, but I actually don't like sweets. But when I visited a cafe in Nara Prefecture, I ate the handmade donuts that were served there and they were really delicious. I was moved by how delicious handmade donuts are.

The shop's donuts use domestic wheat, local eggs, and milk. Handmade without using molds. So each shape is slightly different. From around 7 o'clock in the morning, more and more donuts will be lined up in the showcase. ”

Besides donuts, muffins are also popular!

Morning breakfast menu comes with a daily donut, a boiled egg, and a salad, just for a drink price. At Afternoon, you can choose your favorite donut or muffin for a drink fee of +150 yen.

A wide variety of donuts and muffins are also available for takeout!

"BEN'S MORNING CAFE"
Introducing morning breakfast menu!

Next, we will introduce the special morning breakfast menu of "BEN'S MORNING CAFE".

A little extravagant quiche set

A little extravagant quiche set Drink fee + 300 yen

You can enjoy freshly baked quiche every morning with salad and baguette on one plate. Let's enjoy the soy milk whipped next to the quiche with the baguette. The compatibility with coffee is also excellent.

Ukiuki Owari breakfast rice set

Ukiuki Owari breakfast rice set Drink fee + 250 yen

Plump eggs!

This special egg rice dish uses fresh and rich local Owari Ukiwaki eggs. The rice is "Yumematsuri" produced by Hattori Farm in Ohguchi-cho, Niwa County, and the miso soup is made with authentic Masuzuka miso prepared in a wooden barrel. The miso soup is made in a wooden barrel and comes with yakumi (condiments), so you can enjoy changing the taste. You can refill your rice, eggs, and miso soup freely!

Ingredients used in the menu
Available in-store!

Eggs, rice, miso, tea, etc. used in the menu of "BEN'S MORNING CAFE" are sold in the store. Stylish tableware and mugs are also on sale.
Also, BEN's emblems, which are used for the shop's name and signboard, are also on sale.

This time, we introduced the morning breakfast cafe "BEN'S MORNING CAFE", which was created together with the locals. How about spending a luxurious morning in the open interior where you can feel the morning sun and nature, and with a special breakfast made with local ingredients?