Cafe Hackberry - Kashihara

Beautiful modern cafe/restaurant built in a tradition building at the entrance of Historic Imai Town. They are one of the only places open most days and til mid... read more Beautiful modern cafe/restaurant built in a tradition building at the entrance of Historic Imai Town. They are one of the only places open most days and til midnight. They have lunch, cafe, and dinner menus and are quite strict in the menu times(no dinner during cafe time). The pasta is great but the pizza seemed like it was just made in a toaster oven by someone's mother at home. We ordered when nobody else was there but all 4 dishes came at completely different times. When the last dish came, the other three had completely finished their meals; an oil pasta dish 40 minutes after we made the order. If you're their to relax with coffee to escape the heat, great. But, if you're in a rush, better go elsewhere. But, there isn't anywhere else to go!

Very well designed restaurant. Was seated on the couch and enjoyed flipping through magazines while waiting for our food which did take quite a while to come. W... read more Very well designed restaurant. Was seated on the couch and enjoyed flipping through magazines while waiting for our food which did take quite a while to come. Was not offered an English menu but with my limited Japanese, explained that we were vegan and they prepared a nice oil based vegetable pasta that was very satisfying.

I highly recommend trying the avocado bacon rice, it is absolutely delicious and worth a try. Make sure to also sample the cakes. Keep in mind that this is a sm... read more I highly recommend trying the avocado bacon rice, it is absolutely delicious and worth a try. Make sure to also sample the cakes. Keep in mind that this is a small restaurant, so be prepared for crowds during peak times and be willing to share a long table with other customers. The staff are friendly, although their English may be limited. Unfortunately, they do not accept credit cards. The restaurant is easy to spot thanks to the red bridge nearby.

The café is a hidden gem. I can't wait to return once Japan reopens to tourists. read more The café is a hidden gem. I can't wait to return once Japan reopens to tourists.

Great ambiance, desserts and drinks! read more Great ambiance, desserts and drinks!