Morioka, City of Cafes "Coffee Shop Day" Special ⑦ [Coffee and Utsuwa Watanabe

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Original blend "Enju" and cup & saucer made by his wife. The color of Yuzu Yaku is beautiful.

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Did you know that April 13 is "Coffee Shop Day" because Japan's first authentic coffee shop, "Kanake Chakan," opened in Ueno, Tokyo?
We will introduce a series of recommended stores from Morioka, a city with many attractive coffee shops and cafes.

Coffee and Utsuwa Watanabe, a hidden coffee shop in a back alley

Coffee and Utsuwa Watanabe" is a hideaway cafe located in a little back street from Ishikawa Takuboku's newlywed house.
The handwritten signboard was designed by Miyuki, the wife of a ceramic artist, after processing an eraser stamp. The sign, now in its second generation, conveys the warm and cozy atmosphere of the store.
Exterior view
Once inside the store, you will see a lineup of pottery works for sale.
Most of the interior was renovated by the couple over the course of about a month to create a relaxing space.
There are also counter seats in the back of the shop, where many customers are familiar with the shop.
Inside the store

Special beans roasted once a week.

The master is sorting beans. A pleasant sound echoes as if he is putting his love and care for the taste of each bean.
The beans are roasted once a week at his parents' house in Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture.
Master
The original blend, Enju, is made by the family in Hiraizumi-cho, Iwate Prefecture. It is named after the boarding house where he lived in his college days. The master speaks fondly of his fond memories of those days and how he always wanted to be a place where he could talk with his friends.
A cup of our specialties

Sweets to go with your coffee!

Jet-black gateau chocolat. The rich chocolate and not-too-sweet cream go well with the deep-roasted coffee. The waffle is served in a sturdy bowl that looks like a tree ring.
Gateau Chocolat
The waffle is baked after fermenting the dough for 3 hours. The waffle is crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, and the buttery aroma spreads in your mouth. The accompanying butter and honey give it an even richer flavor. The sweets are all handmade by the wife, who has taken great care to create sweets that accompany the coffee, but are not too overpowering. You can feel the master's love for the coffee he brews.
Waffle

Have a peaceful time at Coffee & Utsuwa Watanabe

The store has been in business for about 13 years. He trained at "Kiya," a long-established and famous coffee shop in Morioka, before setting up his own store. The simple and calm atmosphere of the master and his two modest and calm wives creates a comfortable space with the aroma of coffee. Why don't you enjoy a coffee trip in a place where time passes slowly while soaking in the background music playing in the store?
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