Natural Cafe Gifu

Tucked into a narrow Gifu backstreet, this cozy two-story cafe serves an eclectic mix of Thai, Indonesian, and Korean dishes in a warm, cluttered-in-a-good-way interior full of plants and vintage furniture. The upstairs terrace is the prime spot, especially on mild evenings. Portions are generous and prices are gentle on the wallet, with most mains in the 1,000 to 1,500 yen range. It's a welcome change of pace from the usual Japanese fare and popular with local students and creatives.