A Seaside Café for a Relaxing Escape from Everyday Life

SHICHINO CAFE & PIZZA

Tabiiro’s picks: signature dishes

Pancakes made with an abundance of seasonal fruit

Seasonal "Fruit Pancakes" with a Health-Conscious Focus

One of the cafe's popular specialties pairs pancakes with a delicate texture and colorful seasonal fruit combinations that change throughout the year. No artificial sweeteners are used, and unsalted butter helps keep the sweetness restrained while allowing the ingredients' natural flavors to come through. Finely milled flour gives the pancakes a light texture, making them suitable for cafe time or as dessert after a meal. Soy milk is used instead of heavy cream for a lighter finish that is also approachable for those who are not fond of dairy products.

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Authentic stone-oven-baked "Margherita"

"Margherita"

The authentic "Margherita" is made with Italian flour and baked in a stone oven. The dough is slowly fermented to bring out its natural sweetness, then baked quickly at a high temperature for a fragrant crust and pleasantly chewy texture. Five pizzas are available, including "Seafood Genovese," "Pizza with Miyagi Arugula and Prosciutto," and "Shichigahama-Style Cicinielli" topped with shirasu. Each uses a high-hydration dough for a lighter texture. Enjoying pizza with the sunlight and sea breeze adds something special to lunchtime.

Restaurant highlights

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  Views of Matsushima Bay that change with the seasons and time of day

  The Ever-Changing Views of Matsushima Bay

  Along with its wide range of dishes and sweets, the cafe places particular emphasis on the panoramic view of Matsushima Bay from inside. The scenery changes with the seasons and time of day, offering a different view with each visit.

Interior

Panoramic views of Matsushima Bay from the open, airy interior

Large windows fill the open interior with panoramic views of Matsushima Bay, and at sunset, beautiful light reaches deep into the cafe. In winter, when sunrise comes later, breakfast can be enjoyed while watching the morning light spread across the water. With the bay changing in appearance by season and time of day, the setting offers an unhurried way to take in the coastal scenery.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

This cafe is recommended for anyone looking to relax while taking in ocean views. The open interior overlooks Matsushima Bay, which changes with the seasons and time of day, with especially striking views at sunset and on winter mornings. Stone-oven pizzas and pancakes are also highlights of the menu, making it well worth a stop when visiting Shichigahama.