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Cafés & Bakeries

Looking for a Hiroshima cafe? We’ve jittered our way across the city to bring you the best stops. Relax and appreciate the sweeter things in Hiroshima at local cafés and bakeries. Admire the steamed milk cat in your latte before you drink him. Enjoy a light lunch of vegan croquettes made with organic vegetables and served with fair-trade coffee. Visit a Japanese boulangerie then spend more time taking pictures of your slice of cake than eating it because it simply looks that good. Find a new appreciation for the changing of the seasons with traditional Japanese sweets, or discover the Showa charm of kissaten—traditional Japanese coffee houses. Our cafe and bakery roundup curates a Hiroshima trip recharge.

Dolce Gelateria (ジェラート専門店ドルチェ)

The gelato store “Dolce” is located on Ikuchijima Island. The store’s showcases are filled with handmade gelato made from lemons, summer oranges and other citrus fruits grown in Hiroshima Prefecture, and there are always more than 10 flavors to choose from. There are always more than ten flavors to choose from, and since the store is built along the ocean, you can enjoy your gelato while looking out at the sea from the terrace.

Moment of Joy

The main attraction of the gelato specialty store Dolce Setoda is the rich gelato made with fresh fruits from Hiroshima and the Seto Inland Sea. The gelato workshop is located at the back of the store so that you can enjoy the taste of freshly made gelato, and you can always enjoy rich and delicious gelato. The most popular citrus gelato, such as lemon and tangerine, is made by squeezing the whole fruit when it is in season, giving it a rich taste.