Shimada, Shizuoka, Japan｜U2KANAYAカフェユノートル

Why here of all places is there a cafe that sells delicious food amenable to dietary restrictions and decent coffee? Still, probably the best gluten free baked goods I've eaten in Japan and a wonderful atmosphere like the countryside cafes overseas. A hidden gem. Very very hidden, though.

I was a little nervous, but I followed the path shown on my car navigation system and found a cafe surrounded by many trees. It had been raining until yesterday, so the greenery was very beautiful and the air around me was incredibly cool and comfortable. We had a roast beef meal and a soy milk pudding dessert at an outdoor seat. Both were gentle and delicious. I had a luxurious time that was different from usual.

I visited for the first time on my way back from a solo tour. Since it was lunch time (11:00-13:30), the only drinks available were take-out and seats on the terrace outside the store. ...But on the other hand, when it's warm and sunny around noon, the terrace seats are the perfect space to bask in the sun! There were no cars running around, no sounds of daily life, and it was a restaurant where you could enjoy the quiet and relaxing atmosphere of time passing by. By the way, the lunch menu looked delicious too! The customer base was mainly wives, female friends, and couples. Since I was going solo, it was a good idea to only have drinks (lol).Also, there was a little garden space on the terrace, so people with dogs could eat outside. It's not a place where you can make a lot of noise, so I think it's best to go in groups of 2 to 4 people. The tables were modern, so there were about 6 to 7 tables, long tables, and 2 to 3 chairs. Lunch was so popular that customers kept coming. There is also a parking lot behind the store. I was happy to discover a wonderful shop! I will definitely stop by again!