Featured recommendations for cafes on Kume Island! 11 stylish cafes with a tropical atmosphere

Recommended cafes on Kume Island.

Located about 100 km west of the main island of Okinawa, Kume Island is a sightseeing spot with various attractions such as emerald green sea, pure white sandy beaches, and pristine nature.

Kume Island is visited by numerous tourists throughout the year for its marine activities and spectacular scenery.

Did you know that some of these tourists aim to visit cafes on Kume Island?

Kume Island, with its unique culture, offers a variety of cafes that are different from those in other tourist destinations.

In this issue, we will introduce the appeal of the cafes we operate on Kumejima Island.

 

11 popular cafes in Kumejima!

There are a great many cafes operating on Kume Island, each with its own unique characteristics.

When you visit Kumejima for sightseeing, we hope you will take a break at one of its cafes to fully enjoy its charms.

Finding a café that matches your tastes and preferences will make your next visit to Kume Island even more enjoyable.

Here we introduce 11 popular cafes on Kume Island.

 

BACKSHORE RANCH

Opened in 2019, BACKSHORE RANCH is a café with a beautiful white building and a relaxing atmosphere.

Its location, right in front of the beach, will allow you to enjoy the sea view of Kumejima while savoring the delicious food.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

BACKSHORE RANCH is characterized by its extensive menu, which mainly features Italian dishes such as pasta and pizza using ingredients from Kumejima.

The interior of the restaurant is decorated like a foreign residence, allowing diners to enjoy their food in a fashionable space.

With table seating, counter seating, and terrace seating, multiple people, including friends and family, can enjoy a comfortable moment.

The popularity of tiger prawn dishes is high at BACKSHORE RANCH, and a particularly popular menu item is the garlic shrimp pizza.

The garlic flavor is matched by the plump prawns, making it a very satisfying dish.

In addition, the tiger prawns are slightly sweet and full of flavor, a delicacy that is hard to find in other cafes.

With many other delicious menu items, we recommend visiting when sightseeing in Kumejima.

 

Basic information (business hours, address, parking)

Business hours: 10:00-18:00

Address: 169-54 Shimajiri, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, JapanMAPgo to (a place))

Parking: Yes

 

YUNAMI FACTORY

YUNAMI FACTORY is one of the most popular cafes on Kume Island, with the concept of communicating the splendor of Kume Island through food and the communication with tourists and islanders that ensues.

The Hawaiian yellow exterior will make you feel as if you are in a foreign country even though you are in Japan.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

YUNAMI FACTORY is characterized by its focus on dishes that actively use ingredients produced on Kume Island under the theme of local production for local consumption.

In addition, the theme of the restaurant is to use no additives other than the minimum necessary, so you will be able to fully enjoy food that is good for you.

Furthermore, the dishes are prepared in a way that enhances the flavors of the ingredients, allowing you to experience the deliciousness of Kumejima's ingredients.

While YUNAMI FACTORY has many attractive menu items, the most popular menu item is the garlic shrimp made with Kumejima tiger prawns.

The more you savor the plump texture of the garlic shrimp and the original garlic olive oil that adorns it, the more addicted you will become.

Many other popular menu items, such as hamburgers and taco rice, are also available, and we highly recommend trying them.

 

Basic information (business hours, address, parking)

Business hours: 11:00-17:00

Address: 1146-1 Kaneshiro, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, Japan (MAPgo to (a place))

Parking: Yes

 

Dee Why Café

Dee Why Café, which is attached to PLANKTON, which sells T-shirts and other goods related to Kumejima, is one of the most famous cafes in the store.

Here you can enjoy a delicious Sydney-style espresso, which is loved not only by islanders but also by tourists.

In addition, the bakery is being prepared to be enjoyed in May 2023, so there will be even more to look forward to in the future.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

Dee Why Café is decorated with attention to detail, with each table having a different chair and table design.

In addition, the décor is integrated with plants, making it a soothing space to enjoy a good cup of coffee.

The brown sugar caramel macchiato is extremely popular at Dee Why Café.

The homemade brown sugar molasses matches the deep flavor of the espresso, and the caramel sauce and sweetness of the milk unite to create a taste that makes you want to drink it again and again.

If you visit Dee Why Café, I recommend ordering the brown sugar caramel macchiato first.

 

Basic information (business hours, address, parking)

Business hours: 11:00-17:30

Address: 511-2 Nakadomari, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, JapanMAPgo to (a place))

Parking: Yes

 

Home Roasted Coffee Beans Makino Coffee EEF Beach

Home Roasted Coffee Bean Makino Coffee EEF Beach Store is famous for its coffee provided by a roaster who lives in Kumejima.

There is also a home-roasted coffee bean Makino Coffee main store on the island, both of which offer authentic and delicious coffee.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

Home-roasted coffee beans Makino Coffee EEF Beach is a store that utilizes containers, so it has the appearance of a hideaway rather than a café.

The restaurant is furnished with tables and hammocks to enjoy coffee in a casual atmosphere.

The classic blend "Cherbourg" is popular at this store.

It has a memorable taste because of its bitterness, richness, and clean aftertaste, which is different from hot coffee at other stores.

 

Basic information (business hours, address, parking)

Hours of operation: 13:00-17:30

Address: 538-1 Shaimado, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, Japan (MAPgo to (a place))

Parking: Yes

 

Home Roasted Coffee Beans Makino Coffee, Main Store

This store is the main branch of the aforementioned home-roasted coffee bean Makino Coffee, and is famous for its Kumejima-grown coffee.

For those who want to enjoy excellent coffee with a lot of attention to detail, we recommend visiting in conjunction with the home-roasted coffee beans Makino Coffee EEF Beach Branch.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

The main store is relatively small, with only four counter seats and one table, but that is the reason for the generous service from the store staff.

When ordering, tell them your preferences and they will provide you with a coffee that matches them.

One of the most popular items on the store's menu is iced coffee, made with an abundance of deep-brewed beans.

In addition to this, brown sugar tart is another menu item that many people order.

The refreshing bitterness of the coffee and the gentle sweetness of the brown sugar tart are a perfect match for a blissful moment.

 

Basic information (business hours, address, parking)

Hours of operation: 13:00-17:30

Address: 906-39, Shaimado, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, JapanMAPgo to (a place))

Parking: Yes

 

Kumejima Maru Cafe

Opened in 2021, the Kimejimaru Café offers a taste of deep seawater, which is rich in nutrients.

This café is recommended for those who want to be health conscious, as it offers dishes and drinks made with tiger prawns and vegetables prepared by utilizing deep sea water.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

The restaurant is spacious and relaxing, with a projector showing images of Kume Island's nature on the wall.

This atmosphere will allow you to enjoy a relaxing moment.

While deep sea water is a distinctive feature of the menu at the Mejimaru Café, craft beer is especially popular.

Because this craft beer is brewed with deep sea water, it emits a bright blue color due to the natural color extracted from the algae.

It is an attractive and refreshing drink, and one that we highly recommend tasting.

 

h4 Basic information (hours of operation, address, parking)

Hours of operation: 11:00-16:00

Address: 500-7 Masha, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, JapanMAPgo to (a place))

Parking: Yes

 

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Located on the main street of Kaneshiro village, Plantain is a place where you can enjoy delicious pizza.

The wide selection of menu items makes this an ideal place to visit with several friends or family members.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

Printemps is a pizza restaurant that insists on making all of its dough and sauces by hand.

The dough is crispy dough, so you will also enjoy its crunchy texture.

At Printemps, the signature shrimp mayo pizza and the original taco pizza, which can be eaten like a salad, are especially popular.

However, there are many other menu items available, such as pasta and Orion draft beer, so choose what you want to eat according to your own preferences.

 

Basic information (business hours, address, parking)

Hours of operation: 17:00 - 20:00

Address: 1157 Nakadomari, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, JapanMAPgo to (a place))

Parking: Yes

 

coffee stand Minami

coffee stand MINAMI is an open cafe located in front of EEF beach.

Relatively reasonable pricing and friendly customer service will make you feel at home.

Because of its ideal location for taking a break, this restaurant is very popular among tourists.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

Located in a building that also houses a laundromat, coffee stand Minami is a place where you can relax and enjoy the mild climate of Kumejima.

It is crowded with tourists, as many stop by when they visit Eef Beach.

It would also be a great place to spend time waiting for the laundromat.

At coffee stand Minami, Okinawan Zenzai, tapioca milk tea, and shaved ice are especially popular.

The shaved ice comes in a wide variety of flavors, with not only the standard strawberry and blue Hawaii, but also lemon and plum flavors in homemade syrups.

We recommend this restaurant for those who want to relax and feel the nature of Kumejima.

 

Basic information (business hours, address, parking)

Hours of operation: 14:00-19:00

Address: 160-50 Higa, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, JapanMAPgo to (a place))

Parking: No

 

Cafe cosy

Cafe cosy, operated out of an old Ryukyuan-style house, is a hole-in-the-wall cafe in the middle of the village.

The English-style sweets and tea can be enjoyed, making it a luxurious place to spend a moment.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

The interior of Cafe cosy has a cute decor with numerous paintings and knick-knacks, and the lighting is also carefully selected.

The small items are collected from stores around the world, some of which may be rare.

The most popular menu items at Cafe cosy are cheesecake and ice cream.

The cheesecake will be very easy to eat because of its light flavor and gentle sweetness.

Ice cream is homemade and available in plum, yuzu, and banana flavors.

This one is also moderately sweet, making it so delicious that it can be eaten crispily.

 

Basic information (business hours, address, parking)

Business hours: 10:00-17:00

Address: 43-1 Kadegari, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, Japan (MAPgo to (a place))

Parking: No

 

Gaden Kitchen & Café Castle

Looking like a private home, the restaurant is a traditional restaurant full of warmth and humanity.

More like a diner than a café, this restaurant offers a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

This is why the restaurant is loved by locals as well as tourists.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

At Gaden Kitchen & Café Castle, you can enjoy home-style cuisine from Kumejima and Okinawa.

The interior of the restaurant is like a home away from home, with a décor that does not feel like a restaurant.

In addition, the pricing is relatively reasonable, making it easy for people to easily access the service.

The most popular menu item at this restaurant is Kumejima soba.

This is a gem of a dish in which the soba noodles are intertwined with a broth that is concentrated with the flavor of pork bones.

It will be topped with soki, which offers a tender texture, and three pieces of meat.

We recommend this restaurant for those who want to taste delicious home-style cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere.

 

Basic information (business hours, address, parking)

Business hours: 11:30-15:00/18:00-22:00

Address: 991-2 Aza Eshiro, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, Japan (MAPgo to (a place))

Parking: Yes

 

Kumi Kitten Pavilion

Opened in September 2021, Kumi Nyanko-Tei is the only shelter cat café on Kumejima.

You can meet numerous cats at this store, which aims to shelter cats that were struggling to make a living and help them become accustomed to people and meet their new owners.

 

Features of the restaurant and popular menu

The restaurant is designed to make cats feel safe and secure, and is made with love for cats in mind.

Numerous cats are relaxing in the restaurant, which is decorated as if it were a home, and you may even play with them.

Although KYUMI Nyanko Tei requires one order, the prices are conscientious.

It is no exaggeration to say that all the menu items at this restaurant are highly recommended, as every drink is exceptional while surrounded by cats.

 

Basic information (business hours, address, parking)

Hours of operation: 14:30-18:30

Address: 160-42 Higa, Kumejima-cho, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, JapanMAPgo to (a place))

Parking: Yes

 

Attractions of the cafes you can enjoy in Kumejima

While there are numerous cafes on Kume Island, they offer a variety of attractions that differ from those in other areas.

By learning about its charms, you may enjoy visiting cafes when you visit Kumejima.

Here we will introduce you to some of the cafes you can enjoy on Kume Island.

 

Great views and tropical atmosphere.

On Kume Island, characterized by emerald green waters and abundant nature, the views from the cafes are also extremely beautiful.

Since the real pleasure of a café is to enjoy a relaxing time while savoring delicious drinks and food, you will be able to enjoy this to the fullest in Kumejima cafes.

Some of the stores have terrace seats and open cafes, so you will be able to enjoy the natural surroundings even more.

Kume Island is not only a place for sightseeing spots and marine activities, but also for spending peaceful time away from the busyness of daily life.

 

Can be used as a break from sightseeing.

When touring Kume Island, you may feel pressed for time and tired.

Some people use the café as a rest point at such times.

In between sightseeing, you will get to know Kumejima even better by tasting dishes and drinks made with Kumejima's ingredients.

Therefore, rather than taking a break in the car, we recommend that you relax and refresh yourself at a café.

 

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summary

In this issue, we have introduced some recommended cafes on Kume Island.

Although there are many cafes, each has its own unique charm, and you may want to visit them when you visit Kumejima.

In addition, many of the dishes are made with ingredients from Kume Island, and you will be able to enjoy exquisite cuisine.

Many of the cafes we have introduced can only be appreciated by actually visiting them, so we recommend that you tour the cafes and experience their charms during your visit to Kumejima.