ロリアン - Ofunato

Although I'm not sure when this restaurant was established, it has a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. It's rare for a cafe to have an alcohol menu. I enjoyed a d... read more Although I'm not sure when this restaurant was established, it has a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere. It's rare for a cafe to have an alcohol menu. I enjoyed a delicious mocha and affogato (a dessert with vanilla ice cream topped with coffee).

I had a great time chatting with the staff! Thank you! I ordered the omurice and had mocha and affogato for dessert. When I took a bite of the omurice, it broug... read more I had a great time chatting with the staff! Thank you! I ordered the omurice and had mocha and affogato for dessert. When I took a bite of the omurice, it brought back memories of my grandmother making it for me! The mocha had a cute latte art on top, almost too beautiful to drink (lol). The affogato was delicious, with the perfect balance of the coffee's bitterness and the sweetness of the ice cream! The restaurant has a retro atmosphere with a rare telephone booth inside, which was amazing! I will definitely visit again when I come to Iwate! Thank you for the wonderful meal!

I was taken by a local friend to this restaurant. Nowadays, standard coffee shops like this seem to be extinct in regional cities. It feels unfamiliar yet someh... read more I was taken by a local friend to this restaurant. Nowadays, standard coffee shops like this seem to be extinct in regional cities. It feels unfamiliar yet somehow nostalgic, with a vibe that seems like it could be in Tokyo. It may be nothing special, but I want to revisit to experience its simplicity again.