[Gifu city] To-go Coffee Stand "BLITZ COFFEE" in Nibancho

A coffee stand where you can casually enjoy delicious coffee.

Nowadays, fashionable coffee stands where you can enjoy authentic coffee are appearing one after another in the city. This time, we will introduce "BLITZ COFFEE", which opened in Nibancho, Gifu City in 2017. This is a coffee stand specializing in take-out, with about 30 kinds of menus, including original blended coffee that is carefully dripped one cup at a time.

The location is near Yanagase in Gifu City, and if you walk a little along the Gifu East-West Street, you will see a shop on the street corner. There are small taverns and houses in the neighborhood, and the cats in the neighborhood are playing around. It is a quiet and calm atmosphere where time flows slowly.

Look for this retro and stylish sign next to the store.

The store entrance.

The interior of the cafe is casual and modern. The entrance is open during business hours, so we were able to easily find the restaurant. The atmosphere is easy to enter, and at the time of the interview, the restaurant was visited by a variety of customers, including young females, couples, people working nearby, and locals.

Many of the staff and customers are familiar faces, and when they pass in front of the store, they exchange greetings of "Hello!"

The counter is lined with delicious-looking pies and muffins. The popular foods are freshly baked every day. All of the hoods that you can feel the warmth of handmade are attractive.

The owner is the president of an architectural painting company
Always looking one step ahead from a new perspective

Manager Mr. Yamada and his staff

This time, we interviewed Mr. Yamada, the manager of "BLITZ COFFEE". I was able to hear a lot of interesting stories, such as the surprising story of how the coffee stand was created!

– Please tell us about the history of the shop and the history of the owner.

Mr. Yamada: "BLITZ COFFEE was created as a food project by the president of an architectural painting company called LIFE Co., Ltd.

When the president was young, he ran a used clothing store here. As he got older, he happened to pass by the house and saw that it was vacant, so he decided to build it as a model store, saying, 'We can build a building like this". The president's wife had worked at the cafe for a long time, so the then manager and his wife took the lead in starting the business."

The person who worked on "BLITZ COFFEE" was the president of a building painting business! Of course, the president also worked on the interior of the cafe. When I listened to the story, I became very curious about the president's personality.

– Why did you decide to start a shop in the form of a coffee stand?

Mr. Yamada:"The president is a person who works on new things from the perspective of the future. At that time, there were no coffee stands in Gifu yet, so we decided to start one first."

Gifu has an image of having a lot of cafes and coffee shops, but you don't see many coffee stands specializing in to-go even in the Tokai area.

The sharp point of view of the president, who always thinks about what will come next, led to the birth of this store.

– Please tell us about your coffee

Mr. Yamada:“There is a roasting geek in Tokyo who is connected to the president. He also has a shop in Tokyo, and we use beans that we order from there.

Roasting geek...... I'm so curious! An original blended coffee that can only be drunk at "BLITZ COFFEE" was born from the wonderful connections between people unique to the president who has a wide range of faces.

The menu has about 30 kinds of lineup!

– There are about 30 kinds of menu, which is quite a few!

Mr. Yamada: “BLITZ COFFEE also sells ginger syrup, but it is not available anywhere in Gifu yet.

For the limited-time menus of the shop, we are thinking about new menus that you can not easily drink at other cafes in Gifu. ”

The new menu is devised by asking the staff to come up with ideas. Don't miss out on the limited-time menu, where you can also enjoy the seasonal flavors!

"BLITZ COFFEE"
Recommended menu

From here, we will introduce popular drinks and foods at "BLITZ COFFEE".

Original blend coffee 400 yen / 450 yen (8oz ~ 120z) (tax included)

Ice blend 450 yen (tax included)

"BLITZ COFFEE" Coffee using original blended beans.

It has a clean, easy-to-drink taste with an elegant sweetness. The classic taste of "BLITZ COFFEE" that has been loved since its opening. Both hot and iced are popular menu items.

Roasted green tea latte 470 yen (tax included)

Menu other than coffee is also substantial!

Among them, the most popular one is Hojicha (roasted tea) Latte. There is no doubt that you will be healed by the harmonious combination of milk and hojicha. It is a cup that you can enjoy a relaxing moment to your heart's content.

Latte float 600 yen (tax included)

This latte float is something you'll want to order in the coming season.

As the weather gets warmer, you want something sweet and cold to drink. In this float, the drink part is not coffee but latte. The mildness of the milk and bitterness of the coffee mixed with the sweet, cold ice cream makes for a satisfying dessert. As the ice cream melts, the sweetness of the latte increases and you can enjoy the change!

Mil pico 470 yen

Other menu items include coconut latte, tea, ginger ale, and many others. There is even a milk-based drink with a slightly unusual name, Milpico! There are many rare and limited-time-only items on the menu, so it will be fun to visit often and conquer them one by one.

Apple pie 370 yen (tax included)

Handmade apple pie sold in limited quantities daily. The apples are stewed to perfection and have just the right amount of sweetness with a hint of cinnamon. The crispy pie crust is a perfect match for the many apples that are cut into small pieces. Paired with a cup of coffee, you can enjoy a blissful time!

Meat pie 380 yen (tax included)

This handmade meat pie is also available in limited quantities. It is filled with meat sauce made from coarsely minced meat. You can feel the flavor of the meat as you bite into this satisfying dish. It also has a slightly spicy flavor like curry, making it addictive!

Muffin (roasted tea & chocolate chip) 350 yen (tax included)

Hojicha (roasted tea) & chocolate chip muffins with a slight aroma of tea leaves. The moist and soft muffins are accented with chocolate chips here and there! If you eat a bite, it has a gentle taste that will heal you.

Muffin (mixed nuts) 370 yen (tax included)

Mixed nut muffins with various nuts such as almonds, cashew nuts, and walnuts. Depending on where you eat, you can enjoy different nuts! A sweet with a modest sweetness that goes well with coffee.

Food items such as pies and muffins change on a daily basis. Popular food items often sell out quickly. The store's Instagram feeds the food menu lined up that day, so be sure to check it out!

Coffee beans, latte base, apparel, etc.
Full online shop!

At "BLITZ COFFEE", in addition to drinks and food, they also sell coffee beans and apparel. In addition to their original blend of coffee beans, we also have products that allow you to enjoy the taste of "BLITZ COFFEE" at home.

CRAFT LATTE BASE (unsweetened/sweetened) 1,300 yen each

This craft latte base is an attractive product that allows you to make BLITZ lattes by simply mixing it with milk or soy milk! The stylish sticker is also cute. It is also a perfect gift for coffee-loving friends. You can enjoy the taste of the store in the comfort of your own home.

BROOKLYN RIBBON FRIES ginger syrup (360g) 2,640 yen (tax included)

A special ginger syrup with fresh ginger and several spices blended together. You can make ginger milk, which is on the menu at the store! In addition to mixing it with milk, you can also add it to drinks to make original cocktails, or add it to food as a secret ingredient. It is a wonderful syrup that can be enjoyed in various combinations.

BLITZ T-shirt ¥3,300 (tax included)

We also sell “BLITZ COFFEE” exclusive T-shirts. What was sold at the store that day was printed with an illustration of a woman holding coffee. It's a simple design, but the casual print on the chest is cute. There are already five types of original T-shirts on sale.

These products can also be purchased through their online store. They will be focusing more on their online store in the future. Other products include drip bag sets and Nature's Kappa teas for outdoor and camping activities.

If you use the online shop, you can enjoy "BLITZ COFFEE" anywhere in the country!

The new store info!
Spice Curry will be on the menu!

From the end of April to mid-May 2021, BLITZ COFFEE plans to open a new three-story store; the first floor will be a coffee stand, while the second and third floors will sell spiced curry!

The president, with his foresight, next turned his attention to spice curry. He has spent years creating this special spice curry, which will be available at the restaurant. An eat-in space for eating curry will also be available, and the coffee stand will be a further evolution of the coffee stand.

If you are a curry lover who saw this, please check out the new store, which will be the second store!

[Instagram: New store COCKNEY COOKS.BLITZ]
https://www.instagram.com/cockneycooks_blitz.2021/

There is a small space next to the shop where you can sit and relax.

"BLITZ COFFEE" is a cozy and stylish coffee stand where you can hear casual conversations and laughter between customers and staff. A wonderful place where you can meet specialty coffee and drinks that can only be found here. It is full of charms that make you want to go out of your way to visit.

Please stop by "BLITZ COFFEE" when you come nearby. You can enjoy a cup of your favorite that will satisfy your heart.