Iwata Coffee
イワタコーヒー店
A historic kissaten on Komachi-dori founded in 1945, famous for its 7cm-thick double-layer pancakes, a Kamakura specialty.
Opened in 1945 at the entrance of Komachi-dori, this cafe has hosted famous writers like Yasunari Kawabata. The signature dish is the double-layer thick pancake, slowly cooked on a copper plate for 20 to 30 minutes to a thickness of about 7cm, paired with their original blend coffee brewed with a flannel drip. The pancake is about 1,160 JPY and usually takes 20 to 60 minutes to be served. Waiting times are even longer on weekends, so it is recommended to register as soon as they open. Breakfast sets are also available before 11:30 AM. A 2-minute walk from Kamakura Station, making it convenient to visit while exploring Komachi-dori.
Opening hours
9:30-18:00 (L.O. 17:30, Pancake L.O. 17:00); Closed on Tuesdays and the second Wednesday of each month (subject to change on holidays)
Nearby sights
- Komachi-dori
- Kamakura Museum of National Treasures
- Tsurugaoka Hachimangu
- Zeniarai Benzaiten Ugafuku Shrine
- Kencho-ji Temple
- Sasuke Inari Shrine
- Yuigahama Beach
- Jochi-ji Temple