Aomori's cafe "cafe oink" (Matsubara, Aomori City, TEL 017-764-0172 ) celebrated its 5th anniversary on November 1st.

The cafe was opened in 2017 by Ayaka Nakata, who loves cafes. The shopkeeper is her husband, Yukihiro, who is in charge of roasting the coffee they serve. The store name "Oink" comes from Ayaka's nickname when she was a student, and she chose it because she "likes the sound of words."

Ayaka, who said she liked making sweets and cooking, happened to find a job advertisement at the storefront of "quatre cafe" (Furukawa). It says. Ayaka says, “My experience at Quatre Café is reflected in the current menu.”

Mr. Yukihiro says, "In the store, I chose lights and retro furniture I found at a secondhand store and designed a 'space where I want to live.' For families with children, we have options such as raised seating, depending on the situation."

The lunch menu includes the Weekly Oink Plate (1,200 yen), Omelet Rice (1,100 yen), Napolitan, and Curry Doria (all over 1,000 yen), all of which come with salad, soup, and a drink. . In addition to drink menus such as "home-roasted coffee", "tea", and "jasmine tea" (all above 450 yen), sweets such as "today's muffin" (350 yen) and "chocolate parfait" (750 yen) are also available. prepare. "It's getting colder these days, so 'Doria' and 'Cream Pasta' are also popular," says Ayaka.

Ayaka said, "I'm encouraged by the words 'delicious' from customers and the repeat customers. Recently, the number of event openings has increased, and I'm happy to have more opportunities to meet new customers." I want to continue the store while valuing things," he said with a smile.

Business hours are from 11:30 to 17:00. Closed on Thursdays, Sundays and public holidays.