If you’re looking for a traditional Japanese-style breakfast, you won’t find it here. Hids’ cafe & bar offers a variety of dishes ranging from beer-battered fish & chips, cajun chicken with seasonal vegetables, vegan curry, and more.

There’s a variety of items on the Hids’ cafe menu, but one of their highlights is the breakfast set. Known as the “Takayama Favorites Breakfast,” this set includes: freshly grilled panini sandwich, green smoothie, yogurt & homemade granola, salad, and drink. It not only tastes fantastic, but is fresh, healthy, and filling – everything that you would want before heading out to explore the city. So if you’re looking for a place to eat breakfast in Takayama, Hids’ cafe is the place to go.

If you’re a coffee lover, you will want to stop by this Takayama cafe. Because the cafe owner is also a self-proclaimed coffee lover, they’ve put a lot of thought into their coffee menu. Hids’ cafe & bar exclusively uses coffee beans from Sydney, Australia, but are roasted in Japan and only available in select cafes.

As we said before, the Google Reviews speak for themselves. Many Hids’ cafe customers say that the coffee that they’ve had here is the best coffee in Takayama, while others say that it’s the best coffee in Japan. Swing by for a cup and decide for yourself! We recommend grabbing a cup to-go, or if you have the time, to have it with a slice of their homemade tart-of-the-day.

Although Hida-Takayama is famous for its Hida beef, the city is also surprisingly vegan and vegetarian-friendly! Hids’ cafe & bar is no exception, offering a variety of vegan and vegetarian options that showcase the local flavors of Hida-Takayama. Their menu includes:

1. Seasonal Hida Vegetable Vegan Curry: This Thai-style red curry boasts a rich coconut flavor with a hint of sweetness. It’s packed with mixed beans for protein and served with a colorful carrot and purple cabbage rapé for a fresh bite that cuts through the richness. The dish is complemented by local Hida mixed lettuce and ‘suage’ (素揚げ) vegetables, which are deep-fried without batter, allowing their natural flavors and textures to shine through.
2. Falafel and Homemade Hummus Plate: The homemade hummus is entirely plant-based. Enjoy dipping crispy fried tortillas into the hummus, along with flavorful and gluten-free falafel seasoned with coriander and cumin.
3. Seasonal Vegetable Panini: A grilled sandwich that offers a hearty vegetarian option features grilled eggplant and zucchini with generous amounts of cheese. It’s satisfying enough to appeal to non-vegetarians, too!

Additional vegetarian-friendly offerings include:

• Seasonal fruit with yogurt and homemade granola
• Hida spinach and kale Caesar salad
• For coffee lovers, soy milk and oat milk alternatives are available upon request. 

From JR Takayama Station, take the east exit and walk straight down ‘Ekimae Chuo Dori’ Street. You can find Hids’ cafe & bar on the 1F of eph TAKAYAMA Hotel. 

After stopping by Hids’ cafe & bar, don’t forget to try all the other great cuisines & local specialties, too. Here’s a list of our must-try street foods in Takayama city to get you started.

The Hida area of Gifu Prefecture has plenty of sightseeing, nature, and history to offer. This peaceful countryside region of Japan is surrounded by stunning landscapes, making it ideal for visits year-round. If you love nature, history, traditional architecture, or want to see the city that inspired the anime ‘Your Name‘, Takayama should definitely be added to your list of places to visit in Japan.

We recommend basing yourself near the JR Takayama Station for optimal access to everything this area has to offer. The station provides convenient connections to the train and bus stations, as well as easy access if you are traveling by car.

Below are our recommendations for the best places to stay in Takayama, Japan. If you’re unsure about where to stay, consider different types of accommodation. Look at our blog “Best Places to Stay in Takayama, Japan: Hotel, Ryokan, or Machiya?”.

If you like the atmosphere and vibes of Hids’ cafe & bar, we recommend staying in the boutique hotel that sits right above it! eph TAKAYAMA is a boutique hotel that encapsulates Hida-Takayama’s calming atmosphere & natural scenery in its design. Each room features a bathroom enveloped in Hida Takayama-grown hinoki wood, sofa seating, private bathroom, colorful Japanese fusuma artwork, and more. Enjoy breakfast inspired by Takayama’s fresh ingredients at Hids’ cafe & bar during your stay.