Of course! During my stay in Nagoya, I tried a traditional Nagoya-style breakfast at Riyon Coffee Shop (モーニング喫茶リヨン), which is conveniently connected to JR Nagoya Station. What’s unique about this cafe is that they serve their “morning set” throughout their business hours.
Riyon Coffee Shop is located on the B1 floor of the Mitsui Building, which is connected to Meitetsu Nagoya Station. However, finding it can be a bit tricky! Although it’s technically underground, the shop is located outside, which might be confusing. Since JR Nagoya Station is like a maze, I recommend exiting the station and walking to the cafe from street level for easier navigation.
Despite being a small cafe, Riyon offers plenty of seating options, including counter seats and tables for four. That said, the atmosphere is more functional than cozy, so it’s not ideal for a long, leisurely stay. Smoking is permitted in the cafe..
Riyon’s breakfast menu is available all day, and every drink order comes with a complimentary sandwich. Among the options is the famous Nagoya specialty, the ogura (sweet red bean paste) sandwich.
They also offer an additional breakfast menu, which includes salads and boiled eggs for a small extra charge when paired with a drink. Lunch sets are available from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
I ordered a coffee and chose the hot ogura sandwich from their selection of six breads. The service was fast, and the total cost was just ¥430!
The hot sandwich was generously portioned with two slices of bread and plenty of ogura paste. The paste was slightly salty, which balanced the sweetness perfectly—a delightful surprise at such an affordable price.
The coffee had a refreshing flavor, making it an excellent choice to start the day. Since it was a weekday and not a busy hour, I could enjoy a relaxing time with my coffee and sandwich in the cafe. For a more peaceful experience, I recommend visiting on a weekday if possible.
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Name Riyon Coffee Shop (リヨン名駅店)
Open Morning through evening
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