狸 tanuki cafe & dining

Why is American bacon so much better than everywhere else? American bacon is crispy, smoky, sweet, fatty. What’s served elsewhere is usually lean, chewy, pink; more ham than bacon. It misses that, that crunch of salt and sugar that defined the BLT in the first place. Bacon should be black and crispy and shatter the second you bite into it. The BLT came from America, you know, if you don’t believe me you can look it up. Don’t sell me a BLT and give me a ham sandwich.

Best breakfast ever! Best smiles and service. Kids and husband picky eaters and we were all more than happy with the food. Ate all our breakfast here. Kids and husband went skiing all day while I worked at the cafe as they have WiFi and lots of yummy food and snacks The bakery next door - make sure to get the sourdough bread it is like cloud even though it’s sourdough - same bread as breakfast Lunchtime they have savory and also sweet pies - watch out for the best chocolate chip cookies too good Cafe also has a 2 seat spot outside with heating which I loved for some breaks to get some sun while sipping my tea Special shout out to Shayde and Tizian and all the wonderful staff there - thank you very much for having us

Nice bread! Love the french toast with apple jam! Great coffee too. Good service by crew. We had it for breakfast before skiing. Opens early which is great.

I had such a great time at Tanuki Café and Dining in Nozawa Onsen! The food was amazing—everything was super fresh and full of flavor. The Eggs Benedict with crispy potatoes was perfection, and the scrambled eggs on sourdough with those juicy tomatoes were just what I needed. The coffee was also spot on—smooth, creamy, and with some beautiful latte art. Definitely one of the best lattes I’ve had in a while! The vibe of the place is really cozy and chill, perfect for relaxing after being out in the snow. And the staff? So friendly and welcoming—they made the whole experience even better. If you’re in Nozawa Onsen, I’d 100% recommend stopping by. Great food, great coffee, and an all-around awesome experience!

Came here for dinner. They only have set menus in the evening which is a shame but i can understand. I was hoping it be good but the meals were so so. Portions small for the price but cant fault their service. Do have a gripe that half of their menu items costed extra to order above the set menu price.

We sat by the window at the entrance. It’s better if you like a good view of people passing by the Village. The atmosphere was good and staff are very friendly and nice. Unfortunately when we were there, they only served pastries and drinks. I had matcha latte, oat cookies (tastes great), yuzu cheese cake (so-so).

Great breakfast, very yummy hot chocolate. Good selection of breakfast option and they open early. One of the cafe that you can find foreigner is the staff and can understand English. The souvenirs stall is quite cute too can shop and get something.