Hiroshima, Japan｜Cafe de Pablo

Quiet and calm café with a friendly proprietor who makes all of the food and drinks to order. The menu is only available in Japanese but translates easily using the google app. We had the ham and cheese sandwiches, iced coffee, chocolate cake, and blueberry “water” (smoothie). The portions are small by American standards, but they made me feel full without being stuffed (which I consider a good thing). The menu is small: rotating assortment of cakes, toast, the ham and cheese sandwich, a few pastries, coffees, tea, and smoothies. This is a great place to come to read, study, have a quiet chat with friends, and have a delicious snack. As with most small businesses in Japan, the cafe is small, so don’t plan to bring a large party and keep conversations to low volume. Also, the bathroom is spotless!

This is a special find in Hiroshima. Quaint, cozy, and lovingly prepared coffee and desserts. I took a friend from abroad who walked in suspicious of the empty house, walked out smiling and charmed by the care--and freshly baked chiffon cake we ordered. Fine music. He makes a cocktail too.

Great atmosphere of jazz and candlelight. Perfect place for a romantic coffee and cake, or a quiet drink. The handmade chocolate is divine.