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What to order
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Almond Toast
Most frequently praised item. Reviewers repeatedly call it delicious, with thick, fluffy bread and a rich almond-butter flavor that is sweet, fragrant, and satisfying.
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Tamagokake Gohan
Mentioned as the famous menu item and described as very enjoyable, with one reviewer specifically noting the egg-and-rice dish was delicious.
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Honey Butter Toast
Recommended as part of the best Japanese breakfast experience, with reviewers highlighting it as a must-try toast option.
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An Butter Toast
Praised for its thick toast and the way the sweet red bean and butter pair together, with one reviewer saying it tastes like happiness when eaten with ice cream.
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Matcha Cake
Described as very tasty by multiple reviewers, and recommended alongside the restaurant's chocolate cake and coffee.
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Chocolate Cake
Called the best chocolate cake one reviewer had ever eaten, making it a standout dessert recommendation.
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Dashi-Maki Tamago
Strongly recommended in a lunch review as an excellent dish, praised as outstanding and one of the items the reviewer wanted to order again.
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Seiro Mushi Teishoku
Highly recommended for its flavorful steamed seasonal vegetables and pork, plus the refreshing yuzu miso and satisfying set-meal sides.
Details
About Cafe Santa Maria Nagomi
Cafe Santa Maria Nagomi is a cafe and coffee shop in Himeji, Hyogo. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dessert, with offerings that include coffee, toast sets, waffles, cakes, and Japanese breakfast dishes. Reviewers consistently praise the breakfast food, coffee, cakes, reasonable prices, and the convenient location near Himeji Station. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, and the restaurant is noted as good for solo dining and working on a laptop.
Amenities
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Happy hour food
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
Payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Frequently asked
What is Cafe Santa Maria Nagomi known for?
It is best known for breakfast items like the toast set, Tamagokake gohan, and Himeji-style almond toast. Reviewers also frequently mention the cakes and coffee, especially the chocolate cake and matcha cake, as standout items.
What dishes are most recommended at Cafe Santa Maria Nagomi?
Reviewers repeatedly recommend the honey butter toast, egg and rice, prosciutto and cheese toast, almond toast, and the breakfast set with a drink and side salad. The seiro lunch and dashi-maki tamago are also highlighted as especially good, with the lunch set praised for generous rice refills and local ingredients.
What is the atmosphere like at Cafe Santa Maria Nagomi?
The cafe is described as casual, cozy, and quiet, with a setting that suits solo diners and people working on a laptop. It also has table service and is near Himeji Station, so it works well for a quick stop before or after travel.
Is Cafe Santa Maria Nagomi good value, and what does it cost?
The price range is very low at ¥1 to ¥1,000, and reviewers often call the food reasonable or a good deal. People specifically mention that the breakfast set includes a drink and side salad, and one review notes a full meal costing about $13 in American dollars.
What should I know about visiting Cafe Santa Maria Nagomi at peak times?
It is close to Himeji Station, so it is convenient for an early breakfast or lunch stop, and reviewers mention that service is efficient even when the cafe is busy. The menu includes a translation-app-friendly setup because there is no English menu in some visits, although one review says an English menu was available.
