Coffee parfait for 800 yen is delicious. However, the service is very slow. It took about 40 minutes for the parfait to be served after ordering. When my companion ordered a hot coffee after finishing the parfait, it took another 20 minutes. It was around 4:30 to 5:30 PM on a weekday and the place wasn't even that crowded. I wonder if they were short-staffed.

Finally, my "Food Log New Year" has begun! Happy New Year to everyone! Here is my review for January 2021! Previously, my friend and I had talked about going to Uji City for parfait after having soba in Kyoto, but we ended up going to a nearby Japanese sweets shop instead. The shop we had in mind was "Karafune-ya Coffee Shop Kokura Store"! This chain has 13 locations mainly in Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo, and their specialty is having over 150 different parfaits available at all times! I ordered: - Black Honey and Matcha Warabi Mochi Parfait for 850 yen My friend ordered: - Strawberry Shortcake Parfait for 950 yen We also got: - Drip Coffee Set for 250 yen each The Black Honey and Matcha Warabi Mochi Parfait is their most popular item, and it includes matcha ice cream, vanilla ice cream, shiratama dango, matcha warabi mochi, soft serve, whipped cream, corone cookie, black honey, and matcha sauce. The coffee in the set was freshly brewed and had a strong taste. The Strawberry Shortcake Parfait my friend ordered was slightly larger and included strawberries, strawberry ice cream, sponge cake, whipped cream, corn flakes, soft serve, strawberry sauce, and pie crust. It was good, but the strawberries were a bit sour. The shop also had a large Dutch coffee brewing apparatus at the entrance, which extracts coffee slowly and delicately without adding heat, resulting in a clear and delicate flavor. Overall, the parfaits were good but slightly on the expensive side. The coffee was enjoyable and the shop had a unique Dutch coffee brewing setup.

This day, I went to Uji in the morning for a job interview. It was just a casual meeting, so I wasn't very nervous and had a big appetite. I visited a cafe called "Karafune-ya Coffee" in Ogura-cho, Uji to have breakfast. It is a chain store mainly located in Kyoto, with a few branches in Osaka. I arrived at around 8:30 AM and noticed that the seating inside was sparse due to COVID-19 precautions. I ordered the "E Set/660 yen" which included homemade French toast with salad and an orange. The French toast was topped with whipped cream and served with maple syrup, a delightful twist for a morning meal. It felt more like eating dessert and I was very satisfied. I chose iced coffee as my drink, which paired perfectly with the sweet French toast. The meeting afterwards went well, and I had a great experience with the company. Now, I wonder where my new journey will take me.

I visited this cafe in January 2020 after visiting the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. The atmosphere of the cafe is relaxing, and I saw people studying for the Eiken exam. It's a shame that there is no complete separation for smoking and non-smoking areas. I ordered a cake set, which included a Dutch iced coffee for 500 yen and a strawberry shortcake for 250 yen, tax included. The Dutch iced coffee was delicious, but the strawberry shortcake was just okay. This cafe in Kyoto gives off a nostalgic vibe, and I recommend it.

During tea time, I visited Karafuneya. It's nice to have a cafe with a parking lot here. I think cafes with parking lots are becoming scarce. The place is spacious, so even with 6 people, we were seated quickly. I noticed that parfaits, which seem to be disappearing lately, are quite popular here. I ordered a milk crepe and iced coffee set. The variety of parfaits was impressive. The spacious environment allows for a relaxing time. Thank you for the meal ♡

I went for dessert after lunch. I ordered baked cheesecake and chocolate cake, I think? It was delicious!!!

The atmosphere was cozy, and there was a wide variety of parfaits. I definitely want to go back.

The taste of the cake was hmm... It was mid-afternoon on a weekday but the store was bustling. A place where smoking is allowed may be valuable.

The maintenance inside the store is not being done. When called, they say "please wait a moment" and then ignore you. They don't seem busy, but they just do manual responses without paying attention to customers.

I left Kyoto city at night and on my way to a certain destination, I found this "Karafune-ya Coffee Shop, Ogura Branch" where I could take a break. It was past 11 p.m. when I arrived, and there were a few customers, but I was able to relax without being affected by others. This shop seems to be a chain with locations mainly in the Kansai area. The interior was divided into smoking and non-smoking sections, with plenty of seats available. The menu included meals, but there was a wide variety of sweets. I didn't plan on having a meal, so I ordered the "Salted Caramel Roll" (500 yen) and the "Freshly Brewed Drip Coffee" (230 yen). The salted caramel roll had a moist texture with a good balance of sweetness in the cream, complemented by the saltiness of the caramel. The coffee was easy to drink with a mild taste, which was just right for this time of night. I had a refill of coffee and was able to relax for a while. Thank you for the meal.

Wow, today for lunch I went to Karafune Coffee Shop in Ogura, Uji City, which is very close to where I live. The location is 84-1 Kasugamori, Oguracho, Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture. It's about a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Ogura Station. Although they have relocated to a different place now, the shop used to be on the north side of the former National Route 24, where Uji Tokushukai Hospital was located. Karafune Coffee Shop is a long-established coffee shop founded in 1972. They are known for their Dutch coffee, which is brewed with water instead of hot water. The shop has its main branch in Sanjo, Kyoto, and has six branches in Kyoto Prefecture, two in Osaka Prefecture, and one in Hyogo Prefecture. The Ogura branch has a spacious parking lot for 36 cars and the entire seating area is non-smoking, with a total of 113 seats. For lunch, I ordered the Mix Sandwich Set for 590 yen and the Set Matcha Parfait for 300 yen. The Mix Sandwich Set includes a sandwich with ham, tomato, egg, and lettuce, along with onion soup. It was delicious with a homemade feel, and the egg and lettuce were plentiful. It's definitely different from the sour-tasting sandwiches you get at convenience stores. The Set Matcha Parfait is a lunchtime limited dessert option. It's a smaller version of the regular parfait, available for an additional 300 yen. The Matcha Parfait had matcha ice cream, whipped cream with matcha sprinkles, vanilla ice cream, cornflakes with matcha syrup, cherries, and fruits. It was really tasty. The shop offers a wide variety of parfaits, with about 40 different options. It may seem a bit pricey when ordered as a single item, but getting it as a set makes it a good deal. The staff at Karafune Coffee Shop Ogura were very friendly and provided excellent service. I will definitely visit again.

This is a review of the Karafune-ya restaurant in Kokura. I had been to other Karafune-ya branches before, but this was my first time at this particular location. I visited in the morning and found the restaurant along the old Route 24. The exterior was quite large with a spacious parking lot. Inside, the seating was comfortable and the high ceilings and large windows gave a sense of openness. The restaurant had a good number of seats and even though it was morning, it was moderately busy. The service was polite and welcoming. I have been into cold brew coffee since last year, so I was immediately drawn to a large apparatus for making cold brew coffee as soon as I entered. Karafune-ya is known for its Dutch coffee, and I had never noticed this in other branches before. The breakfast menu had 6 options ranging from sandwiches, toast, to pancakes, priced between 500-650 yen. I ordered Set A (toast, sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, salad, drink) for 580 yen with a Dutch iced coffee. The iced coffee had a pleasant aroma and a refreshing taste. It wasn't overly strong but had a clean finish. The toast and scrambled eggs were nothing extraordinary in taste, but the portions were generous and satisfying for breakfast. The relaxed atmosphere and spacious seating made the dining experience comfortable. Although I don't have many reasons to visit Kokura, if I lived nearby, I would definitely visit this restaurant occasionally for its cozy ambiance. I would like to visit again if I have the chance.

Located on the north side of Uji Tokushukai Hospital is Karafuneya. Karafuneya is famous for its BIG parfait. Twenty-five years ago, when I was in high school, I used to skip school and frequent the now-closed Marucho store. They had a unique Dutch coffee extraction method where the coffee dripped down from above, which was rare at the time. The parfait series constantly introduces new creations to delight customers. However, some of the recent new items seem to lack originality, with just minor tweaks to existing ones. Despite this, they continue to strive for improvement. The Big Size parfait is very popular among school trip students at the Sanjo store. The Big Size at the Ogura store, while smaller and cheaper than the one at the Sanjo store, is still quite large and satisfying. I would like to try it at the Sanjo store for 3000 yen. According to a review by Mr. HiroYuki Akagi on My Review, he has tried it and enjoyed it (laughs).

I used to frequent the Yofune Coffee Shop in Yamashina, near my parents' house, back in the 1980s. It had a trendy pink exterior, a wide variety of menu options, and a large parking lot. Visiting the shop after almost 30 years, it still had the same old-fashioned charm, but felt a bit outdated. The small Oigura branch is spacious with plenty of tables and a wide range of menu items. I decided to go for the classic chocolate parfait, which was served with canned cherries on top. The taste was average, but the portion size was satisfying. My friend ordered the parfait with cold brew coffee, which was a good deal at only 200 yen. The large and comfortable seating area makes it a great place to hang out. With ample parking space, it's a convenient stop when passing by.

I visited a nearby client before stopping by for breakfast. I found a restaurant where I could park my car. They have a fairly large parking lot next to the shop. [Smoking or Non-smoking] It is partially divided. The interior is spacious but the air circulation seems poor as I could smell smoke. They had about 7 breakfast options ranging from 500 yen to 580 yen. I chose the A set for 550 yen, which came with toast, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, and salad. You can choose from a few drink options, and I chose coffee, which was described as "Nel" (meaning pour-over drip). The coffee was mild and easy to drink. The portions were satisfying, especially the toast. The prices could be a bit lower though. They also have a variety of desserts and light meals, making it feel more like a family restaurant than a coffee shop. However, there were no families present, probably due to the nearby hospital attracting more solo customers. I was disappointed to find a seat with a torn and holey cushion.

I went to have lunch in a restaurant next to Tokushukai Uji Hospital during the waiting time. The lunch options that day were Mixed Sandwich, Demi-glace Sauce Omurice, and Japanese-style Locomoco Donburi. I chose the Japanese-style Locomoco Donburi for 680 yen and added a hot coffee for an extra 200 yen. The Locomoco Donburi had soy-flavored mushroom sauce on top of rice with a hamburger patty and a sunny-side-up egg. It tasted similar to a family restaurant. The black coffee I had after the meal was quite delicious. They also have various parfaits and cakes, so it's a good place to stop by for tea at a reasonable price.