GOAT:, A Coffee Stand in Inuyama Castle Town with American Atmosphere

​The coffee stand “GOAT:” is located in the middle of Inuyama Castle Town. Opened on February 14, 2022 as the second store of the New York pizza shop "CAFE & PIZZA DELTA" in the outdoor spot "RIVER PORT PARK Minokamo" in Minokamo City.

The pink neon lights and POP atmosphere are impressive, but not only the appearance but also the coffee and sweets are authentic. The waffles that you can eat while walking are so cute that you want to take pictures, and they are popular among young people.

This time, we will introduce you to the charm of the coffee stand "GOAT:"!

A FUN Space where American Culture
 Japanese and Western Styles Harmonize

GOAT: is a shop on the first floor of a Japanese-style house, and although it looks like a castle town from the outside, if you take a closer look inside the shop, you'll find that every detail is packed with attention to detail.

First of all, the pink glowing neon catches your eye, and the curved ceiling, walls, and counter give a calm impression. This is based on the image of the "mid-century" style that was booming in the United States around 1950-1970.

Vivid-colored neon that stands out from the outside of the store

GOAT: is studded with elements such as the mid-century style, which is characterized by colorful and curved designs, and the American diner that was popular in the same era.

The cute mirror is handmade by Mr. Iwai, the store manager!

BMX, which is also popular in Japan, has spread from the state of California to the United States.

Affixed to the wall inside the counter is an imitation of a large amount of one-dollar bills. The bills are printed with "Greatest Of All Time", which is the origin of the store name GOAT:.

In the United States, there is a custom of writing a message of support for the store on a one-dollar bill and sticking it on it, and GOAT: seems to be adopting it. Each piece is filled with the love of our customers. This bill is placed next to the cash register, so anyone can write a message.

The charm of the store is that it is not only stylish, but also has a sense of playfulness here and there.

Focus on Taste and Quality
Original Blend Coffee

GOAT: is also firmly committed to the taste and quality of coffee. The beans are an original blend made exclusively for GOAT: by the popular coffee shop “Kokuu Coffee” in Minokamo. After the order is placed, the beans are ground and extracted with a full-fledged espresso machine.

The taste of coffee is clear without any unpleasant taste. It has a mellow and rich taste, and is characterized by a refreshing aroma and acidity. Even people who don't like the bitter taste of coffee enjoy it because it's easy to drink.

The popular caffe latte uses thick milk, so you can feel the aroma and sweetness without adding sugar. We also recommend limited menus created for seasonal events such as Halloween and Christmas. You can enjoy coffee with outstanding impact not only in taste but also in appearance.

Waffles You can Eat while Walking
"STIFFLE"

How about a cute waffle with delicious coffee? "STIFFLE", which is a combination of STICK and WAFFLE, is a sweet that was born in pursuit of compatibility with the taste of coffee. You can eat it without getting your hands dirty.

The dough made with hard flour and rice flour from Hokkaido is fluffy and chewy! There are 6 flavors to choose from, including crunch, raspberry, milk chocolate + color spray, and seasonal menu. With the GOAT: neon lights and the castle town of Inuyama in the background, it's cute enough to make you want to take a picture.

Abundant Alcoholic Menu
Such as Craft Beer and Stylish Highball

In addition to coffee and waffles, they also have alcohol.

Their recommendation is the “Haikara (stylish) Highball”. Denki Bran liqueur is mixed with soda and topped with sweet pomelo sherbet. The slightly sweet Denki Bran goes well with the refreshing and refreshing sweet summer flavor. It is also attractive that the taste does not fade over time, and you can enjoy the change in taste as the sherbet melts.

Since Inuyama has a "Meiji Mura ", they use Denki Bran that was born in the Meiji era. Asakusa is the birthplace of Denki Bran, and they are particular about sourcing their sorbet from Asakusa.

They also have American and domestic craft beers. The canned beer is produced by Derailleur Brew Works, a brewery in Nishinari-ku, Osaka. This is a rare beer that is hard to find in Nagoya.

A storefront bench made in the image of a beer case used for bar chairs. The color that reminds me of beer is also pop and fits the atmosphere of the shop.

If You want to Eat while Walking around Inuyama
GOAT: is Recommended!

GOAT: is a coffee stand that is easy to stop by. Located right in the middle of Inuyama castle town, it is perfect for taking a break from walking. You can have tea time with carefully brewed coffee and special waffles, and it is also recommended for those who want to drink during the day.

Please visit when you go sightseeing in Inuyama.