Luster

1 Chome-6-8 Ushitawaseda, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima, 732-0062, Japan
+81 82-224-1110
$$$ Cafe
(88 Reviews)
Price Range ¥1–1,000

If you find yourself wandering the charming streets of Higashi Ward in Hiroshima, make sure to stop by Luster, a cafe that beautifully balances style and comfort. Nestled at 1 Chome-6-8 Ushitawaseda, Luster is a hidden gem for coffee lovers and casual snackers alike.

This quaint coffee shop specializes in meticulously crafted brews, from rich slow-drip to invigorating espresso offerings. Each cup is served not in the usual disposable cups but in beautifully designed ceramic mugs, adding an extra touch of warmth to your coffee experience. Customers rave about the creativity and care that goes into every cup of coffee. As one patron, Jason M, noted, "the quality, flavor, and care put into the coffee more than makes up for the slightly higher prices."

The delightful menu doesn't end at beverages; Luster also features an array of light snacks, primarily their signature handmade muffins. Imagine sinking your teeth into a mixed berry muffin, warm and lovingly baked, bursting with flavor. One satisfied customer reported that the muffins are not just delicious but are made from quality ingredients, emphasizing a healthy approach to indulgence. A variety of options means you can keep coming back for more—whether it’s the buttery delight of the simple muffins or the intriguing flavor combinations like caramel nut or comforting chestnut.

The atmosphere at Luster is inviting and stylish, characterized by a clean, spacious layout that encourages you to linger a little longer. The modern decor, combined with soft background music, creates an ideal environment for both solo visitors and groups looking to catch up over coffee. Reviewers have commented on the cafe's comforting vibe and friendly staff, making the experience feel not just like a coffee run but a moment of relaxation in your day.

With cleanliness and safety prioritized, customers appreciate the ongoing efforts to maintain a safe environment, featuring hand sanitizers and well-spaced seating—perfect for enjoying your time without worry during these times.

Whether you're looking for a serene corner to bask in the glow of your coffee cup or a cozy spot to catch up with a friend, Luster provides the perfect backdrop. As one reviewer quipped, it’s an ideal venue to savor the simple pleasures of life—great coffee, delightful snacks, and inviting company.

So next time you’re in Hiroshima, make Luster a destination on your itinerary. Your taste buds—and your Instagram feed—will thank you!

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Lunch
Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Coffee
Quick bite
Wine
Dining options
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Quiet
Trendy
Payments
Rakuten Pay
Credit cards
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

10:00 AM - 09:30 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 06:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

88 Reviews
jj walsh

01 Oct 2025

Fantastic small, yet stylish coffee shop serving delicious slow-drip or espresso style coffees. They also serve some light snacks like handmade muffins. The coffees for dine-in are served in beautiful ceramic mugs, not cheap single-use cups often found at small coffee shops in Japan. Clean toilet, nice BGM, alcohol spray and spacing dividers during Covid19.

Tresia Cercado

21 Sep 2025

Had the mixed berry muffin and today’s iced coffee (Brazil) for 800 yen. Both were tasty, the place was cozy, and the staff were very polite and seemed friendly. Would come back again

Mimi pi

07 Sep 2025

評価が高かったので行ってみました。 マフィンはバターの香りが凄くして口コミにあるように手の込んだ感じのマフィンで美味しいです。 お店のスタッフさんは、居心地良さそうな癒し系のスタッフさんで朝から心地良い感じでした。 店の前には駐車場はないですが、直ぐ近くにコインパーキングがありました。 to go だと200円くらいかかるくらいです(画像あり) 店内も思ったよりも広めで長居しちゃいます。 お客様が帰った後も消毒されてて安心しました。 お友達やカップルても一緒に行くと楽しい時間過ごせそうだし、1人でも窓際の席でユックリ出来る雰囲気の良いお店でした。 お店もマフィンも写真映えしそうな感じです。 飲み物も美味しかったです。 気が付かなかったのですがランチもあるみたい! to go にも対応しているみたいですよ。 今度はランチで寄ってみようかな。 帰り際もスタッフさん?オーナーさん?がニコニコ笑顔で見送って下さって、また来よう!と思わせてくれるお店でした。 QR決済対応しています(画像あり)

2 Baban

19 Aug 2025

マフィンもおいしく、清潔感あるお店で 一人でもカウンターでのんびりできるお気に入りのお店。コーヒーは好きだけど、詳しくないのでいつも本日のコーヒーをCHOICE。ハズレなしです。 大荷物でもバックをおく籠も常備。 小さなアイスコーヒーをサービスでいただいたこともあり。本当に嬉しかったです!

pico kinako

29 Jul 2025

お店の雰囲気がとても良く、スムージーもマフィンも身体に良い材料を使われているのが、食べて直ぐに分かるほど、とても優しい味です。試行錯誤されて、一品一品作られているのが、伝わります。 スムージーが美味しくて、マフィンはどんなものだろうと、栗とベリーのマフィンを注文。スペシャルティーコーヒーがオススメらしく、定員さんに聞いたら、選んだマフィンに合うコーヒーを勧めて下さり、ナントこれが物凄くマッチしていて、マフィンもコーヒーも最高に美味しかったです。思わず翌日も行って、今度はキャラメルナッツのマフィンとまたそれに合うコーヒーを選んで貰い食べました。家が近ければ毎日通いたいお店です。

7 7 (‪百獣の王‬)

06 Jul 2025

2023年2月23日の10時半頃に訪問。 2組ほど他のお客さんがいました。 テーブル席が3つ程とカウンター席?のようなテーブルが何席かありました。 味 美味しかったです。コーヒーも本日のコーヒーがあり、日替わりで楽しめそうです。 マフィンも種類が多くて◎全味制覇したいです。美味しかったです。 メニュー コーヒーの他にも紅茶などもありました。 モーニングメニュー加えてお昼はランチもやってるようで、次はモーニング、ランチの時間に伺いたいです。 店内 新しくて清潔感もありオシャレな空間でした。 接客 店員さんの対応は丁寧で、笑顔の素敵な方々でした。 支払い 現金とキャッシュレス(PayPay)に対応してます。 また行きたいです。

Jason M

25 Jun 2025

While the price is a little on the higher side compared to most cafes, the quality, flavor, and care put into the coffee more than makes up for it. They also kindly provide English translations to most of their normal menu items, which is greatly appreciated. From 10am every day, they serve a variety of dishes including a variety of muffins, hot sandwiches, pizza, and even ice cream. From 11:30 they will have a lunch special set with a choice of either curry or meat and vegetable. Takeout is available on weekdays only. On Saturdays they are open early in the morning (7am~10am) as a service for the clinic next door, and will serve hot or iced coffee while providing a relaxing environment to wait. The clinic will even call the cafe when it is the customer's turn, as long as the customer had notified the staff that they will wait in the cafe. I feel that this is a very admirable and kind arrangement that shows the level of respect and professionalism the owner and staff possess. I tried their coffee and a milk tea muffin for breakfast here. This coffee, however, was so flavorful that I barely had to use any sugar in it. The natural flavors of the coffee were so pronounced that it was like trying coffee for the first time, but a far better and more refined experience. Normally when I order a coffee from other cafes, it's almost always so bitter that I feel the need to add sugar to compensate for the lack of flavor and cover the bitterness... Even a latte! They have a varied selection of different coffees, which also includes some special seasonal blends. The muffins are made fresh every day on site, and are deliciously moist. They will change out the flavors depending on the seasons, but will almost always have the chocolate and matcha muffins regularly available. The flavors were well blended so that they were not overbearing nor were they underwhelming. It matched the richness of the coffee, perfectly complimenting it. I later came back here for lunch and tried their hot chicken and basil sandwich with a cafe macchiato. The chicken sandwich consisted mostly of cabbage and corn, with a rather light spread of basil and chucks of boiled chicken. I was a little disappointed at the rather mild flavor and would have liked a little more basil flavor, or perhaps even a little cheese in the sandwich. However, I must remind myself that they specialize in coffee, not sandwiches, which is why the cafe macchiato was superb. Again, despite it essentially being an espresso latte, the bitterness of the coffee was not overbearing and required relatively little sugar to enjoy (which I am still enjoying now as I write this!). It was well made with much care and professionalism. To sum up the experience, it is a definite must visit place, positioned nicely on the corner of a mostly busy intersection, though you will have to find your own parking at one of the nearby lots. If you come by bus, it is across the street from the Ushita Asahi bus stop, a simple 30 second walk, if even that. Give it a try if you're in the area!

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