🍜 Mikado Caffe Karuizawa Old Road Storeミカド珈琲 軽井沢旧道店

Mikado Caffe started in 1948 in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, as a coffee roasting business and opened a branch in Karuizawa in 1952, making it the oldest coffee shop in Karuizawa with a history of over 70 years, beloved by visitors to Old Karuizawa. In a retro atmosphere, guests can enjoy meticulously brewed coffee made from carefully selected coffee beans. The café also serves as a resting place for summer tourists, and at that time, it became popular among visitors spending their summer in Karuizawa to use the secret phrase "See you at Mikado." In addition to coffee, the "Mikado Caffe Mocha Soft Serve" is also one of the signature items. Its sweet yet not overly rich flavor is loved by coffee enthusiasts. It is available for takeout, making it perfect for enjoying while strolling. The long lines formed to taste the "Mikado Caffe Mocha Soft Serve" have become a classic summer scene in Old Karuizawa. There are also several desserts made with mocha soft serve, such as coffee floats and mocha jelly. Additionally, there are dessert sets featuring coffee and cakes roasted in-house, perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy afternoon tea.

Opened in 1952, this café has been beloved by visitors for over 70 years and is the oldest café in Karuizawa. Here, you can taste carefully roasted and brewed coffee made from selected coffee beans from around the world. In addition to coffee, the "Mikado Caffe Mocha Soft Serve" is also a signature item. There are several desserts made with mocha soft serve, such as coffee floats and mocha jelly. The dessert set, consisting of coffee and cakes roasted by the company itself, is perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy afternoon tea time.