About IN･TO COFFEE STAND HAMASENstore

Hello, travelers! This is Aikero, writer for Sarukuma.

Today I’m introducing a wonderful café tucked away in Ezu-machi, Higashi-ku, Kumamoto City:
IN･TO COFFEE STAND HAMASENstore.The café has two locations: one on basement floor 1 of Sakura Machi Kumamoto in Chuo Ward, and this Higashi Ward location we’re visiting today.
A former branch in Nishi Ward has since closed.

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Heads up: Google Maps still lists the former Nishi Ward location as IN･TO COFFEE STAND, but it has since become Katete Kumamoto Nishi-ku Store, so don’t be confused (^^)/

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“Oh, that signboard! I’ve definitely seen this before!”
I drive down this road often, so this place had been on my radar for ages♫

Ninjin House is also nearby (^^)/

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There’s a roomy parking lot here, so it’s super easy to pull in♫
The exterior doesn’t give it away, but the interior is full of warm wooden touches.
No flashy decorations — just a clean, simple space.

I’d call it a “minimalist café” vibe.
Apparently this kind of pared-back simplicity is exactly what makes it perfect for #photoshoot enthusiasts! (I had to look that one up — I’m not great at keeping up with trends.)
The shadows from the indoor plants add the perfect aesthetic touch.
There’s also comfy sofa seating♫

If anyone asked me where I’d want to sit, the fluffy sofa wins every time!They also sell coffee beans, so if a particular roast wins your heart, you can take some home — they make a thoughtful souvenir, too!Here’s the menu at IN･TO COFFEE STAND HAMASENstore.
Note that menus differ between branches, so use this as a general reference (^^)/

《Coffee》
・Drip Coffee from 500 yen
★Price varies depending on the bean variety

You can choose from two light roasts and two medium roasts♫
《Smoothies》
・Seasonal Smoothie
(At the time of our visit: Milky Strawberry Smoothie)
・Coffee Smoothie 580 yen / 630 yen
・Green Tea Smoothie 580 yen / 630 yen
・Salted Caramel Smoothie 580 yen / 630 yen

《Espresso》
・Americano 480 yen / 530 yen
・Café Latte 500 yen / 550 yen
・Hazelnut Latte 530 yen / 580 yen
・Oat Milk Latte 550 yen / 600 yen
・Extra Shot +50 yen

《Tea & Milk》
・Assam Tea 500 yen / 530 yen
・Matcha Latte 530 yen / 580 yen
・Chai Latte 500 yen / 530 yen
・Milk 450 yen / 500 yen

《Other Drinks》
・Lemonade 530 yen / 580 yen
・Lemon Squash 550 yen / 600 yen
・Orange Juice 450 yen / 500 yen
・Apple Juice 450 yen / 500 yen
・Cocoa 500 yen / 530 yen

This is just a partial list since the menu is huge!
With juices, milk, and cocoa available, kids can join in on café time too — perfect for families (●＾o＾●)And here’s the sweets menu.
During our visit, seasonal strawberry desserts were on display!

《Seasonal Sweets》
・Strawberry & Pistachio Tart 650 yen
・Strawberry Rare Cheesecake 650 yen
・Strawberry Shortcake 650 yen
・Strawberry Gateau Chocolat 650 yen《Regular Menu》
・Canelés (4 types) from 330 yen
(Plain, Black Tea, Fresh Canelé, Fresh Chocolate)
・Basque Cheesecake 530 yen
・Chocolate Basque Cheesecake

Drinks and sweets are both available for takeout!

IN･TO COFFEE STAND HAMASENstore Recommended Menu

Ta-da!
I ordered a Chocolate Latte and the Basque Cheesecake!

If you’re getting coffee, sweets are an absolute must (●＾o＾●)Look at that adorable latte art♡
The rich aroma of chocolate paired with the slightly bitter espresso scent is just heavenly!
The gently sweet chocolate latte is exactly what you want on a cold day — it warms you from the inside out!#PhotoSession

Even casual snapshots come out looking stylish! (Just a humble shot, but I had to share it♫)I LOVE Basque cheesecake!
Every shop puts their own spin on it, so I can never resist ordering it whenever I see it on a menu♫

This one had a deep, satisfying cheese flavor without being heavy at all.
Moist, smooth, and absolutely delicious (^^)I’d often noticed the parking lot full on weekends and holidays, and now I understand why.
The quiet, refined interior offered the perfect spot to take a deep breath and savor a peaceful café break (●＾o＾●)

If you’re heading to YouMe Town Hamasen or AEON Mall Kumamoto, you’ll likely pass right by!
Whether you’re winding down after a day out, looking for a midday coffee escape, or hunting for the perfect aesthetic café photo, this place is well worth a visit♫

[CLOSED] in･to coffee stand / MY STYLE. – A Stylish Café for Relaxing Coffee Time (Kamishiro, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City)

Katete Kumamoto Nishi-ku Store – Weekly Rotating Muffins From Amakusa! (Kamishiro, Nishi-ku, Kumamoto City)

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