[Okazaki] Relax in the Garden! "Oniwa De... present coffee" is a Popular Cafe with Full of the Owner's Dreams

​“Oniwa De… present coffee” is a very popular cafe in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture.

The shop just opened about two years ago, but the number of Instagram followers exceeds 10,000, which shows how popular it is.

Looking around the store, it is full of customers even though it is a weekday.

I got the impression that the shop is loved by many people, with a wide range of customers from the elderly to the young. We interviewed the owner, Ms. Kato, to find out the secret behind its popularity.

A Cute logo is a Landmark!
Spacious Parking Lot and Children's Space

A fashionable cafe suddenly appears when you go along the road next to Okazaki Central Park. There is an impact, and a cute logo welcomes you.

The first thing that surprises you as you enter is the size of the parking lot. There is space for 21 cars, so you can visit without worrying about parking.

This is the exterior of “Oniwa De… present coffee”. It's a lovely building with a pale blue roof that catches your eye.

The interior of the store is thoughtfully designed to cater to a wide range of customers.

They have a kids room so that even those with children can have a safe and enjoyable time. You can see that the space was created from the perspective of parents and children.

The counter seats are equipped with outlets and Wi-Fi is also connected, so it is also suitable for business users.
The atmosphere makes it easy for even one person to enter the store, so we recommend visiting by yourself.

In addition, the interior of the cafe is barrier-free, and when you look inside the cafe, which is designed with everyone in mind, from children to the elderly, you can clearly see what kind of cafe the owner, Ms. Kato, is aiming for to be a “cafe that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.”

The open terrace seats are also popular. Recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time.

Enjoy your cafe time in a way that suits you.

A Desire to Create a Unique Cafe that Attracts Many People

– Please tell us how you opened the shop.

Ms. Kato: "I used to work as a nurse for many years, but I just love seeing people happy. When my family gets together on New Year's Day, I enthusiastically make and serve New Year's dishes. Seeing the families happily eating them, I came to feel that I wanted to make many people happy by eating what I provided.

So, about 5 years ago, I started preparing to open a store with my daughters to make my dream come true. At first, I was planning to set up two stores on this large piece of land: my store and the coffee specialty store "present coffee" that my daughters had originally run, but there was a change in the plan, and my daughter's coffee store was combined as the takeout department of the cafe I opened, and the current "Oniwa De... present coffee" was born.

Now, I am in charge of menu development, my eldest daughter is in charge of product sales and design, my second daughter is in charge of accounting, and my third daughter is in charge of coffee roasting. Everyone in my family plays a different role, and I feel very happy that we are all able to build the store together. "

– Please tell us about the origin of the store name “Oniwa De… present coffee”.

Ms. Kato:"From the beginning, I wanted to name the store 'Oniwa De...'. I wanted to make this large space in front of the shop a “garden: oniwa” for everyone who came.

Tree Terrace and Hill Park were created there. Tree Terrace is a place that was created by renovating the warehouse that was originally built. We hung swings and tables to create an exciting place not only for children but also for adults.

The park on the hill is a space where children can play to their heart's content. By making it a little higher, you can see the children perfectly from inside the store. There are many outside seats, so many people come with their pets.

The name of the restaurant was created with the hope that "everyone will spend this precious moment in this garden". "

Garden and Tree Terrace outside

– Please tell us what you are particular about.

Ms. Kato: "I think my experience as a mother and as a nurse helped me build the store. We installed a kids' room and diaper changing table, made the store barrier-free, and widened the aisles and toilets. We also installed sliding doors in the store and made it possible to create a small private room.

The interior of the store is also filled with things I like, and I am satisfied with the creation of a space that makes me think, "I wish I had this." "

Ms. Kato: "We are particular about the menu, and we think that you will be happy to see the menu change every time you visit us, so we change the lunch and dessert menus every month. We also incorporate a lot of seasonal items, so I hope you can feel the season.

"Child plate set for adult (1,650 yen)" is our signboard menu. "I want to eat child plate set even when I grow up!" I developed it with such a thought, and I exchanged opinions with my daughters many times, so I would be happy if you could taste it. "

A Proud Menu
Created through Repeated Trial and Error

These three are popular along with the "adult child plate set".

"Strawberry Chiffon" with lots of strawberries

It seems that many people come to the store for the large chiffon cake that comes out in the 12 cm hall. In this season, "Strawberry Chiffon (1,800 yen)" with lots of strawberries is offered.

The chiffon is so beautifully arranged that it is called "Tararin Chiffon". Excellent compatibility with strawberries.

Somehow nostalgic! "Strawberry Milk Float"

The "Strawberry Milk Float (770 yen)" that looks cute is only available now!

They use a lot of homemade strawberry syrup and it's very rich.
You can taste the somehow nostalgic strawberry milk here.

In fact, this shop also has an extensive drink menu. One of the attractions is that you can enjoy not only coffee, but also various drinks that make you feel the season.

Popular Menu! "Old fashioned pudding"

And since the time of "PresentCoffee", the most popular menu item is "Old Fashioned Pudding (610 yen)".

This pudding, which was made through repeated research, has a slightly firm and chewy texture. Plenty of caramel is bitter and has a mature taste. It is a dish that you can enjoy a retro atmosphere.

Aiming for a More Enjoyable Place to Play

“Oniwa De… present coffee” exclusive goods

– Do you have any future prospects or new things you want to work on?

Ms. Kato: “I would like to continue to aim for a place where people can have more fun playing. Last week, we installed a kids kitchen in the garden so that the children can play house, and yesterday we built a new fence. We are evolving little by little every day.”

In the future, we plan to create a space where people of various generations can visit in the garden. We will continue to work on creating a menu that looks gorgeous and delicious, so please look forward to it. ”

Ms. Kato, the shop owner who is energetic, bright and positive.
I was encouraged by the way she made her dreams come true and pursued the happiness of people every day.

“Oniwa De… present coffee” is a place where you can feel as if you are at home.

Recommended for those who want to enjoy delicious food and a wonderful time with their loved ones. There is no doubt that you can spend a special time in a place where you can once again realize the importance of connecting with people!