This café serves Uji matcha roasted like coffee beans or roasted tea. It is said to be "a new taste sensation" even among locals. The roasted matcha, which is made from the first tea leaves (tencha), is available in three different degrees of roasting (light, medium, and dark), each with a different and impressive taste. There is also a full food menu, including sweet treats and croissant sandwiches, with recipes supervised by chef Kazuyo Imai. In July, the café space will be expanded to a total of 52 seats.
　

Osaka-ya Market is a hot spot in Uji that is crowded with locals and tourists alike. A new store by [noccas wion] opened in April last year in the back of the market. The store offers espresso coffee drinks based on the concept of "bringing out the true flavor of the beans," as well as coffee that can be brewed in a variety of ways that are only available at the store. The owner, Mr. Tanabe, says, "I hope people will enjoy the different flavors of the coffee depending on the brewing method. The original blend is recommended, and coffee beans are also available for purchase. You can also place an order through the website. Enjoy a relaxing and carefree time at the spacious terrace seating area.

There are eight ingredients you should consume each day, including beans, sesame seeds, wakame seaweed, and vegetables. Based on "Magowa Yasashiiko," the initials of these ingredients, their bento boxes, packed with a different side dish each week, are very popular. Mr. and Mrs. Nishinakama's motto is to choose ingredients that are good for the body with the same awareness as if they were cooking for their family. Whenever possible, they use organically grown vegetables from nearby farms. They also make great use of homemade fermented seasonings, such as consommé koji for croquettes and amazake for potage, instead of using umami seasoning, etc.

Located in a residential area near JR Uji Station, this bakery is housed in a renovated old private house. The bakery offers about 10 kinds of breads hand-kneaded one by one. The bakery uses natural yeast made from sake lees from the Terada Brewery in Chiba, which has been used for about 15 years, and the breads have a rich aroma and a subtle cheese-like flavor. The ingredients are all vegetable-based and organic, and the use of spelt, an ancient type of wheat with low gluten content, makes the bread healthier for the body.

After training at Il Pappalardo in Higashiyama Shichijo and in Italy, Mr. Okubo decided to open a restaurant "to provide authentic Italian cuisine in my hometown, Uji. His motto is to examine each and every ingredient in his cuisine and to be conscious of health. He considers dishes that make the most of the flavors of the ingredients, such as using organically grown vegetables from Kamigamo and Kumiyama, meat and seasonal fish from specialty stores, etc. He also makes his own ham and bacon. The restaurant also uses homemade, additive-free ham and bacon, and takes the time to make the broth.