Is there a Starbucks (Starbucks Coffee) on Miyako Island? Introducing popular cafes and Instagram-worthy spots.
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Is there a Starbucks Coffee on Miyako Island?
Starbucks Coffee is the world's largest coffee chain, founded in 1971 in Seattle, USA.
With more than 1,700 stores throughout Japan, Starbucks, also known as Starbucks for short, enjoys a wide following, especially among young people.
The signature Frappuccino, which is made by mixing coffee, cream, and other ingredients with ice to resemble shaved ice, has become a big hit each time a limited number of flavors are released each season.
The campaign to develop Frappuccinos for each of the 47 prefectures has attracted a lot of attention, and even if you have never had a drink before, you have probably seen the Starbucks name before.
Starbucks has become more than just a coffee chain; it is a cultural phenomenon that is loved by people.
Such Starbucks Coffee has 24 stores in Okinawa Prefecture, but unfortunately, it has not yet opened a store on Miyako Island.
In addition to Starbucks, there are many other recommended cafes on Miyako Island!
Although there is no Starbucks on Miyako Island, there are many cafes that have more than enough charm to make up for it.
After a day of fun and games on warm Miyako Island, you may want to take a rest with a cold drink.
Hydration is also important to prevent heat stroke, etc., so we should try to be conscious of taking in more water than usual.
In addition, many people may have an image of Miyako Island as being warm, but there are many occasions when they feel cold because of the strong air conditioning indoors.
At such times, you may want a hot beverage, so it is important to keep track of the café for this purpose.
By planning your sightseeing course with popular cafes in mind, you will be able to enjoy your visit to Miyakojima more while taking a break at the right time.
5 popular cafes in Miyako Island
Here are some cafes that are highly popular among both local residents and tourists.
The cafes are known not only for their taste, but also for their mood and location, so they can be enjoyed by couples and friends in a variety of situations.
Below we have selected five of the most popular cafes, so let's check them out in order.
cafe nuis
(Source:cafe nuis)
First, let me introduce you to cafe nuis, a cafe popular for its idyllic setting in a pasture.
cafe nuis is located in Gusukube, an area far from the city center, and operates under the concept of "a cafe loved by the locals.
Attractive and popular menu
CAFE NUIS offers an original blend of coffee that is supervised and roasted by a world champion barista.
The restaurant's wood-grained interior has a relaxed mood, and it is a pleasure to see the beautiful pasture greenery through the windows from anywhere in the restaurant.
The restaurant is also known for its crispy scones and moist muffins, as well as its hot sandwiches and other high quality meals.
Why not visit to enjoy a moment of relaxation while playing in the ocean or touring the islands and admiring the beautiful greenery?
Basic Information
Hours of operation are from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, but the products offered vary by hour.
From 7:30 to 9:30, the breakfast menu is available, from 9:30 to 11:00, only drinks and sweets are available for take-out, and from 11:00 to 16:00, boxed lunches are sold and all menu items are available.
It is closed on Thursdays and Fridays and should be noted when visiting during your trip.
The address is 652-2 Aza Fukusato, Jobe, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan.
Wi-Fi and charging are free of charge, so you can use it conveniently while visiting Miyakojima on work vacation or for a quick charge between trips.
Doug's Coffee Miyakojima Honten
(Source:Doug's Coffee Miyakojima Honten)
Douglas, owner of Douglas Burger, one of the most popular burgers on Miyakojima, runs Douglas Coffee Miyakojima.
Mr. Douglas is also extraordinarily particular about his coffee, and you can enjoy the aroma of aromatic coffee in the restaurant in a relaxed atmosphere.
Attractive and popular menu
Doug's Coffee stipulates that the beans roasted by its resident roaster are used up within 90 days, so no matter when you visit, you can expect to encounter fresh coffee.
Another great attraction of this restaurant is that if you visit between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., you can order a special morning set for 560 yen.
The toasted Miyako Island natural yeast bread is crispy and chewy, and the handmade tuna salad, made with Miyako Island tuna confit in olive oil, has an excellent reputation.
Dag's Smoothies, made with tropical fruits and other ingredients, are also very tasty, making it a popular place that caters to a wide range of needs.
Basic Information
Business hours are from 8:00 to 16:00 and closed on Wednesdays.
The address is 1153-3-105 Hirara Shimozato, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan.
Wi-Fi and power are available free of charge, so you may want to sit back and work on something outside of busy times.
Blue Turtle
(Source: Blue Turtle's website)
Next, we would like to introduce Blue Turtle, a famous restaurant located on Irabu Island, just across the Irabu Ohashi Bridge from Miyako Island, with a beautiful ocean view.
Blue Turtle tends to have an expensive image because it becomes a dining bar that creates an adult atmosphere at night, but it is a reasonably priced café for lunch.
Attractive and popular menu
The waters of Irabu Island are renowned for their blueness, transparency, and jewel-like sparkle, and the scenery seen from Blue Turtle, where you can witness such waters, is unimaginably beautiful.
While playing on the beach in front of the restaurant, visitors can use the restaurant in their bathing suits, making it a great spot to take a break while swimming.
While meals are relatively solidly priced, drinks such as brown sugar banana smoothies and pineapple mango smoothies can be enjoyed casually starting at 800 yen.
You can also take advantage of the restaurant's barbecue plans, which will serve as a base for enjoying Irabu Island to the fullest.
Basic Information
Blue Turtle is open from 11:00 to 22:00, with lunch hours from 11:00 to 17:00 and dinner hours from 17:00 to 21:00.
Since the restaurant is not closed, you can visit anytime during business hours.
Please note that the address is 1352-16 Irabu Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture, and the store is located on Irabu Island, not Miyako Island.
Charging is possible, but there is no Wi-Fi, so it may not be suitable for working or working.
Coral Island Coral Island Miyakojima
(Source: Coral Island Coral Island Miyakojima HP)
Introducing Coral Island Coral Island Miyakojima, a restaurant with an impressive ocean view.
Coral Island is an exquisite café-restaurant that serves a menu featuring Miyako beef, of which only about 200 head are raised annually.
Attractive and popular menu
Miyako beef is a rare beef that is only available at a limited number of restaurants on Miyako Island, but here you can enjoy a variety of delicious parts such as ribeye, fillet, rump, and ichibo.
All seats in the restaurant have an ocean view, and the taste of the gourmet food you eat while witnessing the overwhelming view is truly something special.
The description so far may sound upscale, but there is also a relatively inexpensive takeout menu, and you can casually enjoy smoothies and sweets.
With a large selection of drinks and alcoholic beverages made from tropical fruits, this is a great place to visit for a break from the heat.
Basic Information
Coral Island has separate hours for lunch and dinner.
Note that lunch hours are from 11:30 to 16:00 and dinner hours are from 17:00 to 22:00, with the last order 30 minutes before each.
It is also closed irregularly, so it is recommended that you call in advance to ask if the restaurant is open.
The address is D-resort 1F, 816-1 Irabu, Irabu, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan.
Wi-Fi and power availability could not be verified, so this is not a good place to work or recharge.
glutinous rice cakes
(Source: smhao's photo from the food log "Panipani")
Last but not least, Panipani is a café that has gained popularity for its wide variety of tropical frozen treats.
One of the main attractions of Miyako Island is the opportunity to taste Panipani's sweets.
Attractive and popular menu
Panipani's interior has a resort-like feel with tropical plants and white sand on the floor.
The cool and refreshing menu items are very attractive, including thick shakes made with mango, dragon fruit, and banana, and Okinawan-style ice zenzai made with sanpicha (Japanese tea) syrup.
Panipani bread, a soft bread dough with plenty of filling sandwiched in between, is also popular, making it a great place to enjoy a light meal menu.
The reasonable lineup of items that can be ordered for less than one coin makes it easy to use.
Basic Information
Panipani is open from 10:00 to 17:00, last order at 16:00.
It is not closed on regular holidays and is open irregularly, so be sure to call or otherwise confirm that it is open.
The address is 105-1 Aza Raima, Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa, Japan.
We could not confirm whether Wi-Fi or charging is available, so we do not know if it can be used as a work location, but we can say that it is a highly recommended spot for a cafe to enjoy sweets and other items.
summary
In this issue, we have introduced the situation of cafes on Miyako Island.
Although there is no Starbucks Coffee on Miyako Island, we hope you have learned that there are many attractive cafes on the island.
There are many popular cafes other than those mentioned in this article, so it may be fun to find one on your own while sightseeing the beautiful natural scenery of Miyako Island.
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