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  • One of the best cafes I've been to with amazing desserts and a magical vibe

My colleagues from Vegan Cafe and I were look for a vegan friendly cafe during our camping trip at Lake Biwa and stumbled upon this rare gem in a small neighborhood. The moment we saw the straw hut entrance to the cafe I knew it was going to be a unique and wonderful experience. The interior of the cafe is tastefully decorated by the owner with cherished items she collected from distant and exotic places she has been to. The entire cafe is brightly lit, comfortable and overlooks the owner's vibrant garden filled with fresh fruits, herbs and vegetables. I couldn't stop taking pictures of the place because it was just so exquisite and charming. The cafe only serves desserts and drinks but the portions of each dessert set are surprisingly filling. For just 890 yen you get a cake of choice, scone, fruits, tofu cream and a drink of choice which is one of the cheapest sets I've had in Japan. We each ordered different cakes, drinks and a Thai shaved ice dessert. Everything tasted absolutely heavenly. The flavors were delicate but well-balanced and the presentation was gorgeous. The only downside to this place is that it uses some cow's milk and honey in the drink menu which you can easily make vegan, but otherwise this place is close to perfect. I was also fascinated by the little store in the cafe which sells many trinkets and handicrafts from Southeast Asia, Oceania and North Africa. The owner is a lovely and friendly lady who is very accommodating and will try her best to meet your dietary requirements. Overall I highly recommend this place if you are visiting Lake Biwa. However the place is only open on Wednesdays and Thursdays so remember to plan your trip in advance. I just wish it wasn't that far away from where I am because I would want to visit this place all the time! We left the cafe with more sweets to bring back to Kyoto because they were just that delicious. Updated from previous review on 2017-07-22


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