🍜 Cafe Aoyama Bunko

Located in the heart of Sendai, the literary café "Aoyama Bunko" is always bustling with visitors. The tables, chairs, and interior decor all feature a vintage style, creating a nostalgic atmosphere. The warm glow of the light bulbs inside brings a sense of tranquility, allowing patrons to savor meticulously brewed hand-drip coffee. The café boasts a collection of over 3,000 books year-round, making it easy to choose from a variety of genres, including romance, mystery, illustrated books, complete literary works, and business literature. Each table has its own theme, and the unique seating arrangements along with different books provide a distinct enjoyment, reflecting the owner's desire for guests to experience delightful encounters with literature. In addition to selling books, there is also a rental service in a corner of the café, allowing visitors to rent books that they can't finish reading on-site or purchase them to take home. Besides hand-drip coffee, the carefully curated menu is another secret to its popularity. For example, there are cream sodas that change color with the weather, as well as coffee sodas that mix coffee with soda water. Additionally, dishes like creamy white sauce risotto are offered, making it easy to settle in the café with a book and enjoy a wonderfully comfortable and leisurely time.

Relax your body and mind in a nostalgic space with retro decor and tranquil tones. The store has over 3,000 books available for reading, as well as options to purchase or rent. In addition to coffee, the menu offers a delightful selection of other rich and unique dishes.