[Gifu city] Enjoy Eating while Walking! Coffee stand "TIROL"/"CAROL"

Do you know the recently talked about "coffee stand"?

A "coffee stand" is a coffee shop that mainly offers take-out coffee. The number of coffee stands has been growing in popularity over the past few years, and the number of coffee shops has also been increasing. It is a good idea to stop by on your way for a stroll. On a nice day, a cup of coffee in the blue sky ...... is also a great idea.

This time, we will introduce the coffee stand "TIROL" and its sister store "CAROL" in Gifu City.

Coffee stand "TIROL"

A 15-minute walk north from Meitetsu Gifu Station. Coffee Stand TIROL is located on the Yanagisase shopping street, which is also well known as the site of the popular Sunday Building Market. Around the store in the central area are Gifu Takashimaya and Yanagisse Cinex movie theater.

The entrance is open because there is no door, and I got the impression that it is easy to enter the store even for first-time visitors.

The interior of the shop, which is based on the same white color as the exterior walls, has a clean and bright atmosphere.

Upon entering the store, I found records by Mariya Takeuchi and Tatsuro Yamashita! Both have stylish jackets. Both of them have stylish jackets that blend in well with the store's interior and look very nice.

There is a small eat-in space inside the store. There are also benches outside the store, perfect for taking a break during a walk or while shopping.

There were murals painted all over the store. I smiled every time when I see one of these adorable illustrations. They are painted in various places, so be sure to look for them while you wait for your drink.

Coffee stand "CAROL"

Next, we will introduce the sister store "CAROL".

I found it as soon as I left the ticket gate in front of Meitetsu Gifu Station Loft! With a semi-elliptical building and a design that makes you look like you're wearing a pointed hat, it's a very cute roadside store.

Carol originally opened in the Mitonocho shopping district. Last September 2021, it moved to a new location in front of the ticket gates of Meitetsu Gifu Station. Since it is located in front of the station, it is very convenient to stop by on the way to work or school, and many customers of all ages visit the shop every day.

On the side of the order counter, there was a space where you could enjoy the purchased drinks and sweets on the spot.

There is a drink menu on the other side, and the blackboard is full of cute illustrations along with the menu table.

The Textile Town Yanagase
Make Yanagase shopping street more energetic!

When opening TIROL, the owner, Mr. Narita, solicited supporters through crowdfunding. This is to create opportunities for many people to visit, hoping for the revitalization of Yanagase Shopping Street.

Mr. Narita:"Yanagase shopping street is becoming more and more shuttered year by year. However, this shopping street is full of good old history and charm. I wanted more people to come and know about it, and I thought it would be nice to have a place where people could gather and interact with each other."

Mr. Narita: "Therefore, we focused on the culture of 'eating while walking'. 'Food' brings about great interaction. In order to spread the 'eating while walking' culture in the Yanagase shopping district, the first step was to open a coffee shop specializing in takeout that anyone can use.
With casualness as our motto, we aim to create a store that can be used by people of all ages. We would be happy if you could take a stroll along the shopping street with a cup of coffee in your hand and enjoy shopping."

Mr. Narita:"The name of the restaurant came from my parents' 'Italian Restaurant TIROL'. The sister store, CAROL, is named after a word that is close to the word "TIROL" and is positioned as TIROL's little sister."

The secret story behind the birth of the store character

The store's very charming characters are also called "TIROL-kun" and "CAROL-chan". They were designed by the creative unit "oi shop". They are involved in a variety of projects to enliven the Yanagigase shopping district, such as organizing the Sunday Building Market and managing and renovating idle real estate in the shopping district as a member of "Yanagigase wo Tanoshii Machi ni Suru Kabushiki Kaisha" (Make Yanagigase a Fun City Company)."

When he came to visit TIROL, Mr. Narita asked him to draw an image character. To his surprise, Tyrol-kun was born on the spot. It is truly amazing that the character image came to mind so quickly. Later, when the sister store opened, they had CAROL-chan drawn with a canelé motif.

A special blend that goes well with canelé

CAROL-chan's original sticker (200 yen) is now on sale

Mr. Narita:"The coffee served in TIROL uses the original 'dessert blend' of 'BASE COFFEE', which has its main store in Ichinomiya City. We serve canelé as our main sweets. So, I ask BASE COFFEE to make a blend that goes well with canelé. ”

Mr. Narita: "This dessert blend not only has a rich flavor, but also a refreshing aftertaste. That's the kind of coffee that you can enjoy. That's why it's perfect to have with sweets. Please enjoy it with canelé or your favorite snack."

"TIROL" and "CAROL"
Introducing recommended menus

From here, we will introduce popular drinks that you can taste at the two stores.

It seems that Mr. Narita and the staff think about the drink menu together. It seems that the limited-time drinks that the staff devised are sometimes commercialized!

blended coffee

Blend coffee ICE450 yen/HOT420 yen (tax included)

After the order is placed, the coffee is hand-dripped and dropped one cup at a time to create a delicious, fragrant cup of coffee. The concept of the shop is to casually stop by, but there is no compromise when it comes to coffee.

Refreshing with ice cream in the summer and hot in the winter to keep your mind and body warm. Sitting on a bench and having a cup of coffee while being swayed by the wind is exceptionally delicious.

Cafe Latte

Cafe latte ICE ¥520 / HOT ¥450 (tax included)

Café latte is as popular as coffee.
Add Hokkaido milk to espresso made with deep-roasted coffee beans and it's ready to serve. The richness of the espresso and the smoothness of the milk make for a soft and gentle cup.

Almond coffee

Almond coffee ICE 620 yen/HOT 520 yen (tax included)

Almond coffee, the most popular original drink at both stores.

A new type of drink made by mixing frozen apricot kernel tofu with milk and espresso.

The gorgeous aroma and refreshing sweetness unique to almond tofu are the perfect match for the bitterness of espresso! Use a straw to mix the espresso layer and the frozen apricot kernel tofu thoroughly before drinking.

Frozen almond tofu with a delicious crunchy and smooth texture. The drink itself is moderately sweet, so you can drink a lot.

This original drink is very popular with children because it tastes like cafe au lait.

Berry berry squash

Berry Berry Squash 500 yen (tax included)

A cool and fruity squash that's perfect for midsummer with lots of strawberry pulp. The gradation of the syrup is very cute, and it is a drink menu that makes you want to take a picture.

They also have various flavors of squash such as blood orange and lemon.

Strawberry milk latte (*Limited time menu)

Strawberry milk latte *Limited time menu ICE620 yen/HOT520 yen (tax included)

After mixing strawberry milk pudding, sweet and sour strawberry syrup, and milk, pour espresso over the top.

This drink also uses espresso, so you can enjoy not only the sweetness but also the richness and flavor of the coffee. It is a cup that I would like to recommend to those who like coffee.

Limited-time drinks change irregularly. All of the limited drinks that can only be tasted here are delicious! New drinks are announced on Instagram at any time.

There is also a to-go bags available. Please let the staff know if you would like one. It is also convenient when purchasing multiple drinks.

Everyone's favorite Canelé

In addition to drinks, the store sells special canelé. Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, they are so delicious that you will want to repeat your purchase after trying one. One of the reasons for their popularity is that they can be purchased in quantities of as little as one.

Canelé Various 160 yen ~ (tax included)

There are 5 types of flavors: plain, matcha, orange chocolate peel, royal milk tea, salted caramel, cafe au lait, and 1 limited flavor, for a total of 6 types. It's fun to share and eat together.

6 types of gift boxes 1,080 yen (tax included)

When you purchase 6 pieces, you will receive them in a special gift box. The cute triangular-shaped special box made even the author cringe. When you open the box, there is a sticker on the bottom with the name of the flavor printed on it, so you can tell at a glance which flavor is which. This little thoughtfulness is a nice touch. The neatly arranged six-flavor gift box is also a lovely gift to take home.

CAROL-chan is so cute!

This time, we introduced coffee stands TIROL and CAROL in Gifu City's Yanagase Shopping Street.

It is nice to spend a relaxing time at a cafe or coffee shop, but do you ever find yourself thinking, "I just want to buy a quick drink today"? I like the ease and comfort of a coffee stand where you can quickly take out a drink at such times.

The interactions that emerge from the coffee stand weave together Mr. Narita's thoughts and brighten the future of the Yanagisse shopping district.

Please visit the coffee stands "CAROL" and "TIROL" filled with the feelings of the people who love Yanase Shopping Street.