Besides INOKA, Blue Sky Coffee (ブルースカイコーヒー) is another place to head for a coffee break in Inokashira Park. It is also the spot for all cat lovers. However, just to be clear, this isn’t a cat cafe. It is a place where you can purchase cat-shaped donuts (ねこドーナツ)!
About Blue Sky Coffee
Blue Sky Coffee is located on the front porch of a private residence. Because the house is surrounded by rich vegetation, without the blackboards and signs, you will most likely feel a bit envious as you pass by. The owner of the residence can practically enjoy the peacefulness of the countryside and the convenience of Kichijōji!
The coffee beans used in the take-out cafe are roasted in-house. Despite their great quality, the owner doesn’t advertise the bean’s origin. He doesn’t want his shop to be remembered as a place selling single-origin coffee, even though Blue Sky Coffee’s coffee is phenomenal!
Moreover, various cute elements are used to decorate his coffee stand to attract customers and make it more approachable. In addition, the price tag of all the menu items is affordable!
A couple of cat donuts in two colors are placed on the pastry display: ginger and dark brown. The dark brown cat is a chocolate flavor donut. Although chocolate usually gives us a sugary image, the stereotype doesn’t apply to Blue Sky Coffee’s cat donuts. It has a strong chocolate taste but it isn’t overly sugary.
As the donuts are not deep-fried, they are a bit healthier than the ones sold at most places around the world.
Tips:
☛ Even if there is a queue, the waiting time shouldn’t be too long.
☛ The cat donuts may run out after 3 pm, depending on the day.
Important: Photography is only allowed after you purchase something. Please also refrain from uploading photos with others’ faces.
Blue Sky Coffee’s Business Hours and Access Information
- Blue Sky Coffee is open from 10 am to 6 pm from Thursday to Tuesday.
- If the shop is closed on any other day unplanned, it will be announced on their Twitter Account.
- The coffee stand is closed during the cherry blossom season.
- The cafe is a 10-minute walk from Kichijoji Station’s south exit.
Other Vegetarian-Friendly Cafes Around Inokashira Park
Inokashira Park in Kichijōji is a great urban park to enjoy nature. You can easily spend a couple of hours in this vast park. But the longer you stay there, the emptier your stomach will get. Many visitors would visit one of the cafes in and around Inokashira Park. A couple of them are vegan/vegetarian-friendly!
Thus, refer to our Vegetarian-Friendly Cafes Around Inokashira Park to plan your visit!
Discover the Attractions in Kichijōji
Now that you know where to go for a tea break, it is time to discover the attractions in Kichijōji. The neighborhood rated “The Most Desirable Area to Live” is great for almost everything. It is also where the famous Ghibli Museum is located!
For more ideas of what to do in the area, refer to our Kichijōji article!
