San-ai (Hotcakes and Coffee)
Established in 1965. A long-established coffee shop along Hachomachi-dori streetcar street near Toyohashi City Hall. Specializes in hotcakes with about 20 menu varieties. The signature dish is the 'Mont Blanc Tower' hotcake, piled high like a tower. Pair with siphon-brewed coffee for a perfect moment. 8 seats only, walk-in only, no photography, one drink minimum per person. Tabelog 3.50/159 reviews, Yahoo! Maps 3.92/50 reviews.
"I've never eaten such delicious hotcakes." "A must-visit whenever I come to Toyohashi." "Fluffy texture and the aroma of butter is amazing." "Only 8 seats, so sometimes there's a line before opening." "A taste loved for 40+ years by locals."