cafe104

Set inside the Machi Terrace Muko community hub, cafe104 offers an easygoing pause for anyone strolling or shopping around JR Mukomachi Station. A chilled iced coffee for 400 yen or a 500-yen cafe au lait makes a pleasant refresher, while a simple vanilla soft-serve cone provides a quick sweet treat. Diners can linger in the unpretentious space and browse the surrounding market counters filled with regional produce.

Beyond light afternoon snacks, the kitchen delivers hearty meals. The mackerel miso sandwich has drawn praise from visitors for its satisfying savoury flavour. Those looking for a fuller lunch can choose sets showcasing Asahi rice—a historic variety originating in Muko—paired with shio-koji hamburger steaks or shio-koji fried chicken, as well as a daily plate that lets diners select 3 vegetable sides. For an easy afternoon drink, the cafe also pours Shinjiro, a craft beer brewed using Asahi rice as an adjunct grain, accompanied by seasonal obanzai side dishes.

The dessert list includes a coffee jelly crafted to highlight the roasted bean profile, alongside rice-flour cheesecakes served with house-made jam and rich gateau chocolat. With complimentary on-site parking, high chairs, and child-friendly options on hand, the cafe is equally well suited to families seeking a comfortable rest stop.