Food and Coffee That Bring Out the Bread's Flavor

Cafe Pel

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A rotating selection of breads available daily

Served as a set with specialty drinks

Slow-fermented bread

The "Six-Variety Toast Set" with a Rotating Selection of Breads

One of the recommended items at "Cafe Pel" is the "Six-Variety Toast Set," which offers a chance to sample six different breads from "AMPEL GRAINFACTORY" at once. The selection changes daily, allowing diners to compare small portions of different breads each time they visit. Each bread has its own aroma and texture, making it fun to discover a personal favorite. The set also includes a salad and carrot râpée served on the same plate, providing a balanced combination of bread and vegetables. A satisfying choice for anyone looking to explore the distinctive characteristics of different bread doughs in a single meal.

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  Dough Made with Time and Patience

  The breads served at "Cafe Pel" are built on the dough developed by "AMPEL GRAINFACTORY." The dough is fermented slowly at different temperatures and made with high hydration, producing a crisp, aromatic crust and a soft, chewy interior. Allowing the dough ample time to develop also gives it a moist texture while bringing out the natural flavor of the wheat.

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  Coffee and Drinks Chosen to Complement the Bread

  The toast set comes with a drink, and enjoying coffee alongside bread is another of "Cafe Pel's" attractions. The café offers a coffee menu developed by a coffee shop in Kofu, with drinks prepared by staff who are training as baristas. Options include Americanos and café lattes, giving diners a chance to explore coffee and bread pairings. It's a bakery café where the drinks are just as much worth savoring for their quality as the bread.

Restaurant highlights

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  Dough prepared with meticulous attention

  A Focus on Stone-Ground Whole Wheat Flour

  The breads at "Cafe Pel" are made with fresh whole-wheat flour ground in a stone mill at the bakery. Some ingredients are also grown without pesticides, reflecting an emphasis on bringing out their natural flavors. Breads such as the whole-wheat campagne highlight the aroma and rustic flavor of the wheat, with the character of the flour becoming more pronounced with each bite. This attention to ingredients, milling, and dough preparation is evident in the bread served at the café.

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  Authentic flavor, baked in an oven imported from Germany

  Bread That Draws on German Culinary Traditions

  The owner's interest in bread began while studying abroad in Germany during university, where exposure to a wide variety of breads and food culture became a lasting influence. Growing up in a rice-farming family, with food always close at hand, also helped deepen that interest. The bakery incorporates a German-made oven and draws on the flavors and culture encountered there, an approach that continues in each bread served at "Cafe Pel."

Interior

A bright, warm interior

A toaster is also available in the café

Charming tableware

A wide variety of breads on display

The bright, open interior of "Cafe Pel" has a warm atmosphere, with furnishings that highlight the natural character of wood. The uncluttered layout is designed to make browsing the bread selection comfortable, while counter seating also makes the cafe easy to visit alone. Bread and coffee can be enjoyed at a leisurely pace over lunch or during cafe time. Located in central Kofu, the bakery cafe offers a casual place to take a break.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

The aroma of bread greeted me as soon as I stepped inside, and I couldn't help admiring the wide selection of breads neatly arranged on display. With everything from crusty breads to softer varieties, the selection is ideal for lunch, a café break, or picking up a gift to bring along that day. The bright, inviting interior, with its warm wood accents, feels welcoming whether you're visiting alone or with children. Located near Kofu City Hall, it's easy to see why locals would want to make this café part of their daily routine. It's the kind of place that makes you want to return again and again to discover your favorites.