Specialty coffee to be enjoyed in a fashionable café in an exotic location 【Nagahama Coffee Akita Ekimae Branch】.

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Competition special coffee
Are you looking for a cafe near Akita Station where you can enjoy authentic coffee? Nagahama Coffee Akita Ekimae Branch is a popular and stylish cafe near Akita Station, operated by Nagahama Coffee, a long-established cafe loved by local Akita residents. The shop offers a variety of specialties that can only be found here, such as a mid- to deep-roasted blend of specialty coffees, "World Heritage Iced Coffee" brewed with natural water from the Shirakami Mountains, and "Eggs Benedict" morning specials available only on weekends and holidays. This café is perfect for those in between sightseeing tours or for those who want to spend a relaxing time.

What is Nagahama Coffee? An authentic cafe born in Akita

Nagahama Coffee was established in 1982 as an office coffee service business in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture. In the beginning, the company dealt only in coffee beans from major manufacturers, but in 1996, with the desire to "deliver coffee suited to the Akita region," founder Kikako Nagahama opened a store with its own roasting factory and café in Hiromune, Akita City, and began full-fledged efforts in the roasting and café business. Since then, as a store rooted in the community, Nagahama Coffee aims to be a place where people say, "Morning in Akita starts with Nagahama Coffee," while focusing on freshness and quality.
This signboard is a landmark

The key to taste is "medium deep roast x specialty coffee

Nagahama Coffee insists on roasting medium to deep roasts that are not influenced by trends, but rather value "texture" and "depth of flavor. The base of its flavor is all carefully selected "specialty coffees. These are high quality coffees that meet clear standards, and only flavorful, well-managed beans that clearly show where, who, and even how they were grown are allowed to call themselves such special coffees. In addition, the current president, Koichi Nagahama, studied under a local Brazilian expert when he visited Japan in 2000 and became certified as a "coffee connoisseur. His experience and skills still support the taste of Nagahama Coffee today.

If you have any doubts, please try "Nagahama Coffee Blend" first. Other coffees include "Specialty Coffee of the Day" and Nagahama Coffee staff can also make selections according to your own taste preferences, so please feel free to consult with us. Another way to enjoy coffee is to try the "latte art" of the latte brewed by the staff. You can enjoy latte art of roses, Akita dogs, and more. Please ask the staff at Nagahama Coffee to create your own latte art.
Nagahama Blend
Latte art with a rose motif

Competition Special Coffee" by roaster

When you visit Nagahama Coffee, be sure to try the "Competition Special Coffee. This cup is made from the highest quality coffee beans that have won awards at competitions around the world, and its mellow flavor is further enhanced by the careful extraction using flannel drip. The aroma and clear taste that spreads softly in the mouth will gently soothe the hearts of visitors.

This special coffee is roasted by coffee connoisseur, Mr. Koki Miura. He is also known as the "god of roasting," having raised the score of beans that would normally receive an 85-86 in the Specialty Coffee Association of Japan's sample roasting to 90 or higher through the power of roasting alone. Even with the same beans, the slightest adjustment in roasting can drastically change the flavor. In such a delicate world, please come to Akita to experience the technique that produces a unique flavor.
A variety of coffees to suit your food and customers

Nagahama Coffee Akita Ekimae Store" is located in a stylish Seattle-style space.

Each of the stores in Akita Prefecture, including the Hiromote, Sanno, Soto Asahikawa, Odate, and Akita Airport stores, has a classical European-style interior, but the Nagahama Coffee Akita Ekimae store, which opened in 2002, was remodeled in 2010 to have an American Seattle-style interior. The contrast between Nagahama Coffee's image color "orange" and the black-based kitchen is eye-catching. You can enjoy the special atmosphere only at Nagahama Coffee Akita Ekimae.

Nagahama Coffee Akita Ekimae is a popular cafe in front of Akita Station, and we recommend that you visit between 10:00 and 11:00 in the morning at the end of morning hours, and between 14:00 and 15:00 in the afternoon when lunch is settled.
Counter inside the store
Store inside the store

Using natural water from the Shirakami Mountains (World Heritage Iced Coffee)

Nagahama Coffee's popular menu item, "World Heritage Iced Coffee," is carefully made using natural water from the Shirakami Mountain Range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This famous water is lavishly blended with 100% specialty coffee (30% of which are beans that have won international competitions) and carefully brewed using nerd drip. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this coffee is used for Shirakami Mountains conservation activities.

The rich aroma brought out by the roaster's delicate technique and the refreshing aftertaste brought out by the natural water of the Shirakami Mountains. The coffee is free of any cloying taste, and its original gentle sweetness stands out, a taste that is unique to Nagahama Coffee. In addition, natural water from the Shirakami Mountains is used not only for brewing coffee, but also for all water used (including the process of washing utensils). A cup of coffee created by the blessings of nature and the handiwork of craftsmen is sure to enrich your travel experience.
World Heritage Iced Coffee

Weekends and holidays only! Eggs Benedict" is a luxurious morning meal in Akita.

Nagahama Coffee's "Eggs Benedict" is a morning menu item available only on weekends and holidays. You can enjoy the gentle taste of fluffy poached eggs, English muffins, and a special hollandaise sauce.

Delightful to look at and delicious to eat, the "Eggs Benedict," available only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, is a popular item as a stylish morning meal. The gorgeous appearance of this dish makes it a great Instagram hit, and many people visit the restaurant for this reason. Morning hours are from open to 10:30. Please enjoy the perfect taste for a relaxing morning in Akita.
Eggs Benetict Double (bacon & ham)

A variety of homemade breads and sweets are available!

Along with coffee, Nagahama Coffee's homemade bread and cakes are also a must-try. Each one is carefully handmade by our experienced pastry chefs. At lunch time, we offer a menu featuring homemade pasta. The pasta is popular for its sticky texture. The cakes include not only the standard cheesecakes, but also cakes made with seasonal fruits and other ingredients for limited time only. The flavors of the season you visit will surely make your trip unforgettable.

Opened in 2023, the central kitchen (manufacturing plant) "Kitchen Labo" in Soto-Asahikawa, Akita City, has newly started producing a variety of breads, including croissants and breads. We also recommend the "bread platter," which is available only in the morning for a luxurious treat. We hope you will enjoy Nagahama Coffee's specialties in between sightseeing tours.
Grape Shortcake
Assorted bread (morning only)

Souvenirs and drink sets are also available! Enjoy the taste of Akita!

Nagahama Coffee's "Chochi Drink Set" is also recommended when you are a little hungry in Ekitika, and includes a set of snacks to enjoy with our specialty coffee and sake. The set includes homemade bread with gibasa butter made from gibasa (a specialty of Akita Prefecture), which is a casual way to enjoy a local flavor. The gibasa butter is also available for purchase in the store, so you can enjoy it at home.
Chochi Drink Set

Souvenirs

At Nagahama Coffee Akita Ekimae Store, you will find a variety of unique local products, such as "gibasa butter" made from gibasa (akamoku), an Akita specialty, and "Akita gibasa cod roe," a combination of gibasa from Oga and red pepper from Akita, available with the "Cho-i Drink Set" introduced earlier.

Especially popular as a souvenir is "World Heritage Iced Coffee. It is also available in a pouch type, making it easy to take home and a great gift for coffee lovers. Also recommended is "Kurozu-cha (black bean tea)" made from black beans from Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. Using Nagahama Coffee's roasting technology, it is slowly roasted over an open flame for 20 minutes. Not only can you enjoy the savory aroma, but you can also eat the roasted black beans directly after drinking it as tea. You can also purchase Nagahama Coffee products at our online store. We hope you will enjoy Nagahama Coffee's products, which are filled with Akita ingredients and Nagahama Coffee's technology, along with the memories of your trip.
Showcase in the store
World Heritage Iced Coffee
Nagahama Coffee

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