[2025] Enjoy Nagoya from the morning! 12 recommended morning meals to try on your trip

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A morning staple! Recommended cafes with delicious toast

The world of toast is a simple combination of bread and toppings, allowing each shop to express its own unique style. We will introduce you to toast mornings that will allow you to experience a typical Nagoya morning, focusing on long-time favorites at coffee shops.

"Tsubame Pan" - Enjoy the rich toast at this bread specialty store where customers line up

Tsubame Pan Meieki Branch, located right next to Exit 4 of Miyako Underground Mall, which is directly connected to Nagoya Station, is a popular bakery cafe that has people lining up in the morning. This bread specialty store uses wheat from Biei, Hokkaido, and has seven stores in Nagoya City. They are proud of their bread, which is crisp on the outside and chewy and moist on the inside.

The morning meals made with this bread come in three varieties: butter toast (drink +150 yen), Ogura toast (drink +250 yen), and carbonara toast (drink +550 yen).

Carbonara toast is a rich dish of crispy bacon topped with plenty of Parmesan cheese. When you eat it with a soft-boiled egg crumbled, the blissful taste spreads in your mouth.

The "Omelette Sandwich" is also available outside of breakfast hours, and is so popular that people line up just for it. The fluffy, runny egg and rich cheese sandwiched between the bread go perfectly together.

Tsubame Bread & Milk Meieki Store

Perfectly paired with our home-roasted coffee, this is the "original" taste! "Kissa Matsuba"

Endoji Shopping Street is located halfway between Nagoya Station and Nagoya Castle. The area is filled with quaint streets and new stores are opening one after another, giving birth to a new culture. Coffee Shop Matsuba, which is located in this shopping street, was founded in 1933 and is said to be the oldest coffee shop still standing in Nagoya.

But that's not all that's surprising. In fact, this shop is also known as a historic establishment that branched off from "Mitsuba," the shop said to be the birthplace of Ogura Toast.

The building was renovated in 2018, but the "Original Ogura Toast" (450 yen, available all day) is still made by the third-generation owner. It's made very simply, with red bean paste sandwiched between buttered toast. It's a dish that highlights the fragrant, crispy bread and the mellow sweetness of the thick bean paste.

Also, during morning hours, you can enjoy a great combination of toast and red bean paste topping for just the price of a drink.

They are also proud of their home-roasted coffee, which is hand-dripped by the owner one cup at a time. Of the eight types of beans available, the "Classic Bitter Blend" (500 yen), which has a deep roasted richness and bitterness that goes well with sweet Ogura toast, is recommended. The new product "Ogura Toast Tart" (4 pieces for 950 yen), which was created under the supervision of the shop, is also a perfect souvenir from Nagoya.

Cafe Matsuba

The plump "Ebi Frya~" is the perfect match for bread! Long-established coffee shop "Compal"

Founded in 1947, Konparu is a popular chain that continues the good old Nagoya coffee shop culture. It has a flagship store in Osu Shopping Arcade, Naka Ward, one of Nagoya's most popular shopping districts, and operates eight stores in the city.

They also offer a reasonably priced morning set that includes toast for the price of a drink plus a little extra (130-270 yen), but the first thing you should try is their signature dish, the Fried Shrimp Sandwich (1,100 yen, available all day).

Nagoya people love "Ebi Furya~" - fried shrimp as the main ingredient, sandwiched with egg, cabbage, and a double sauce of cutlet and tartar. When you bite into it, the deliciousness of the perfect match of crispy toast, plump shrimp, soft egg and crunchy cabbage spreads in your mouth.

To accompany your sandwich, try the rich blended coffee (480 yen) extracted through a cloth filter. Since the establishment, it has been enjoyed mixed with sugar and fresh cream. You should also try the iced coffee (480 yen) which you make yourself by pouring hot coffee into a glass with ice.

The retro interior is always bustling with a mix of regulars and tourists. Why not combine a visit with a stroll around Osu?

Compal Osu Main Branch

"BUCYO COFFEE" is worth waiting in line to try, made with care and using the best ingredients.

Located about a 12-minute walk south from Nagoya Station, BUCYO COFFEE is greeted by an iconic grandpa doll. In addition to long-time regulars, the shop also has many fans from far away on weekends, and sometimes there is a line of 70 to 80 people waiting to get in.

The menu we came for was a special breakfast, with toast topped with homemade red bean paste and kinako butter. The red bean paste is based on the recipe of the owner's mother, and is cooked with as little sugar as possible, allowing the natural flavor of the red beans to come through. The kinako used in the kinako butter is made from soybeans that have been roasted over an open flame and then carefully ground twice to prevent the aroma from escaping. The crunch of roasted soybeans also adds a nice crunchy texture.

Both items can be purchased in the store, so many people buy them as souvenirs because they want to eat them at home!

The photo shows the "Complete Morning" (1,200 yen, includes a mini kinako soft serve and a drink) luxuriously topped with red bean paste and kinako butter. The dark roasted blend of coffee beans, which goes well with toast, is an addictive cup of coffee with a rich bitterness.

Even after breakfast hours, the same menu will be available as the Afternoon Morning Set (double topping 1,350 yen). Don't give up just because there's a line, it might be a good idea to visit at a different time.

BUCYO COFFEE

Komeda Coffee Main Branch: Nagoya's proud coffee chain where customization is fun

When talking about breakfast, it would be impossible to leave out the nationwide chain "Komeda Coffee." Founded in Nagoya in 1968, this coffee shop chain has expanded to nearly 1,000 stores nationwide. The traditional Komeda Blend, which is served fresh with sugar, and the "Shiro Noire," a warm Danish pastry topped with soft serve ice cream, are also well-known.

Morning meals are available from opening time until 11:00. When you order a drink, you get free bread and toppings, which is the classic deal. You can choose from two types of bread: toasted Yamashoku bread, or a rich loaf of bread with Danish pastry (limited quantity per day). You can also choose from toppings such as Komeda's special Ogura An, or seasonal jams depending on the time of year.

Depending on the store, you can also add side dishes such as salads and yogurt. The ability to customize your meal to your liking is another reason why it is so popular.

Morning meals can be ordered at all stores, but if you are visiting Nagoya, why not try the main store? The main store, which has been loved for many years in Mizuho Ward, will be rebuilt and reopened in the fall of 2022.

Enjoying a cup of coffee in a space where newness and nostalgia coexist, you'll feel like a local Nagoya.

Komeda Coffee Main Store

A hearty morning meal that will satisfy even those who like a hearty meal!

From assorted plates with a wide variety of dishes to freshly fried tonkatsu and rice bowls, we've picked out some great morning meals for those who want to start the day off right. Filling your stomach will help you start your day off strong.

From toast to curry! Enjoy breakfast all day long at "Coffee House Morning"

"Kissa Morning" is located in the Ekinishi Ginza-dori shopping arcade, about a 10-minute walk from Nagoya Station. As the name suggests, it serves breakfast all day long. It is a place of interaction for everyone, from locals and tourists, to children and the elderly, and serves morning meals, a representative food culture of Nagoya, all day long so that all of these people can come and relax whenever they like.

This quaint shop was renovated from an old house that is over 80 years old, and the furniture used in the shop is by Karimoku, which is headquartered in Aichi Prefecture, giving it a warm and cozy feel. It also has a sofa space and a kids' space, making it a cozy shop where you'll want to stay for a while.

This morning menu includes buttered toast, salad, boiled eggs, and yogurt for the price of a drink. What's more, they also offer a free refill of their specially made, home-roasted blend of coffee.

Not only the toast, but the butter chicken curry set (from 850 yen) is also popular. It is a mild spiciness made by adding tomatoes to a blend of over 30 types of spices. It is also packed with chunks of chicken, so it is very satisfying. It is recommended for those who want to eat a hearty meal in the morning.

Cafe Morning

Healthy and filling. Pigment lets you customize your breakfast to your liking

About a 7-minute walk from Fushimi Station on the subway. Pigment, located on the 3rd floor of a multi-tenant building, is a shop that has gained a reputation on social media for its customizable breakfast. The interior of the shop is a stylish space dotted with plants and art, and you can enjoy breakfast from opening until 11:30.

Popular menu items include French toast and acai bowls. French toast can be arranged in a wide variety of ways, from a hearty meal with bacon and poached eggs to a dessert version with plenty of fruit.

You can also order your acai bowl with your choice of more than 10 toppings, including seasonal fruits, nuts, and cacao nibs.

They also started serving the Taiwanese breakfast staple "Xian Doujiang." This soy milk soup will warm you from the inside out and help you start your day off right.

The appeal of this restaurant is that you can choose from a wide variety of dishes depending on your mood and how hungry you are that day. Try making your own original breakfast.

Pigment

Aim to complete the menu! "PINEAPPLE MINT" has a full lineup of Japanese, Western and Chinese dishes

Located in the office-filled area south of Nagoya Station, PINEAPPLE MINT has been attracting more and more repeat customers since it opened in 2011. The reason for its popularity is the extremely reasonable prices offered by the owner, who is full of service spirit, and the extensive menu that makes it fun to choose from.

A popular choice for those who want a hearty meal is the "Miso Katsu Sasami Donburi Morning" (300 yen plus the price of a drink), an adaptation of Nagoya's specialty misokatsu. Miso katsu is usually made with pork, but using chicken gives it a lighter texture and makes it more refreshing to eat. Served with a sweet miso sauce, crunchy cabbage, and freshly cooked rice, it's a hearty yet delicious meal that you'll finish off in no time.

In addition, there are 10 types of breakfast menus, including the "Famous Pineapple Mint Morning" (250 yen plus the price of a drink), where you can order as many thick-cut toasts as you like at no extra charge, and the "Extra Large!! Nagoya Meal Morning" (1,500 yen with drink), which is a daily assortment of two Nagoya dishes. It's no wonder that there are fans who visit almost every day in an attempt to try all the dishes.

You are welcome to bring your pet dog into the store, and you're sure to be soothed by the mascot cat, "Milk Tea."

PINEAPPLE MINT

Branded pork cutlet in a refreshing dashi soup. A specialty dish at Gohan Cafe Beni

Located in the suburbs of Nagoya, Gohan Cafe Beni has been loved by the local community for nearly 50 years. If you are driving, it takes just under 30 minutes from Nagoya Station on the expressway (Nagoya Central Circular Route), and you can also take a bus via the Higashiyama Line or Tsurumai Line of the subway.

It originally started as a restaurant and was renovated in 2014. It is a casual dining cafe that offers a full menu of Japanese, Western and sweet breakfasts.

The person in charge of cooking in the kitchen is the second-generation owner, who took over the restaurant from his mother.

The specialty here is the unusual "Morning Tea and Rice Set" (700 yen with drink). It is a freshly fried crispy pork cutlet soaked in a soy sauce soup based on bonito stock and topped with boiled cabbage and shredded seaweed. They are very particular about the ingredients they use, including Kagoshima's brand pork "Charmiton", organic rice, and a soy sauce soup blended with herb water.

You might think, "Isn't tonkatsu too heavy for breakfast...?" but the soup with dashi and plenty of cabbage have a gentle flavor, making it surprisingly light to eat. The way experts eat ochakatsu is to put it on rice, making it like ochazuke.

It's so popular that on weekends, customers come from all over Kanto and Kansai just to try the ochakatsu, and it's a dish worth traveling from afar to try.

Choose from a selection of set drinks and enjoy our hand-brewed cloth-drip coffee, a tradition we have continued to uphold since our founding.

Gohan Cafe Beni

Full of originality! The latest breakfast options at trendy cafes

Retro coffee shops aren't the only places where you can have breakfast. Recently, there has been a rapid increase in stylish cafes that incorporate the sensibilities of young shop owners and overseas elements! Why not start your morning off right with a breakfast full of the shop's special touches?

Take a trip to France with a croissant in hand at Lion Confectionery Shop

Lyon Confectionery, which opened in Osu in 2022, is a sister store of Cafe de Lyon, a popular French-themed cafe in Nagoya. You can enjoy authentic French sweets and baked goods baked in-house by pastry chefs.

Once you step inside, you'll feel like you're in a hideaway in a back alley in France. The owner, who trained in Lyon, France, has faithfully recreated the atmosphere of the place, including antique tables and chairs.

This is the "Parisian Breakfast Set" (1,025 yen) that is served in the morning. Croissants made with French butter, salad, homemade fruit jam, and fruit yogurt are colorfully arranged on one plate.
The croissants are baked fresh that morning, and are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside. The more you chew them, the more the rich butter aroma spreads.
In addition, the drinks are all carefully prepared, including coffee brewed by a barista and black tea from TWG tea, a luxury tea brand loved around the world.

The croissants are also available for take-out, so you can enjoy their signature baked goods and feel as if you're in Paris, even in the comfort of your own home.

Lion Confectionery Store

Can't wait for weekend mornings! Grand Cafe "Shachill"'s limited-edition morning menu

Run by a young owner, "Shachill" is based on the concept of a "grand cafe" that combines Nagoya's coffee culture with modern cafes. Its appeal is its versatility, allowing you to enjoy coffee, sweets, meals, and alcoholic beverages according to the occasion.

It opens at noon on weekdays, but opens at 9 a.m. on weekends. It offers a limited-time breakfast menu only available on weekends.

The "Good Morning Burger" (900 yen), a 100% beef patty and cheese sandwiched in a custom-made brioche, is the most popular breakfast item! The combination of the rich, slightly sweet bun, juicy patty, and rich cheese is exquisite.

Other luxurious menu items on offer include the crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-inside "Shachill Special French Toast" (850 yen) and the Nagoya-style "Red Bean Paste, Butter and Pancakes" (850 yen), perfect for a more relaxed weekend morning.

Aside from breakfast, the main menu also offers a variety of sandwiches, such as the thick omelet "Tamago Sandwich" (990 yen). Take-out sandwiches are also popular at the sister store "Outdoor Cafe Shachiru," located right next to Higashiyama Koen Station on the subway.

Shachill

Compare the taste of three dishes. Filled with tasteful food and a great atmosphere at "HOUSest"

HOUSest is located in a residential area in the southern part of Nagoya City, about 20 minutes by train from Nagoya Station, close to Atsuta Shrine. It is a hideaway-like establishment with the concept of "enjoying a relaxing and delicious time, just like in another room at home."

We are greeted by the Ishihara couple, who run a rental property business in the same building. The wife is a qualified interior coordinator, and although the restaurant is small with only about 10 seats, she uses the space in a way that makes you want to copy her, and is filled with stylish items.

In this comfortable space, they serve carefully selected specialty coffee and seasonal menus made with ingredients that the couple regularly eat and consider delicious.

A must-order for breakfast is the classic "Morning Trio Toast" (600 yen), pictured in the foreground. Each toast is topped with cheese and black pepper, sugar, and salted butter and sweet red bean paste, allowing you to enjoy a little of each of the three flavors, from salty to sweet. Enjoy it with coffee carefully hand-dripped by the owner.

Many fans fall in love with the warm personality and sense of style of the owners after visiting once. You'll be sure to have a relaxing morning, with your stomach and heart filled.

HOUSest

Although it is simply called Nagoya Morning, each shop has its own unique characteristics, from the classic menu of coffee shops, to hearty dishes, to cafes where you can relax in a relaxed atmosphere. Enjoy a fulfilling morning on your trip with your favorite morning meal!

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Originally posted: April 24, 2023
*Some content was updated on January 15, 2025.