Ikoma Gourmet Stand

On a 10 minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Line’s ‘Higashi Ikoma’ station is the stylish donuts café ‘Ikoma Gourmet Stand’.

The café is located along the Torimi road which leads directly to and from the station and can be recognized by its stylish cedar wood exterior. It’s a beautiful wood and glass façade that has the entrance on the left and a take-out window on the right.

Inside, you will find the order-counter with a glass showcase full of delicious donuts and the kitchen on the right, on the left are a few small tables and following the aisle to the back will lead you to the main seating area.

The interior uses mostly wood and tile materials with wood board walls, wooden ceiling, counter, tables and chairs which really gives the café a warm and cozy atmosphere. The kitchen has a white tile backsplash and the floor near the entrance has a small tile pattern.

Ikoma is mostly famous for its delicious donuts but it also serves pasta, hamburger or sandwiches for lunch. They have about 6 types of donuts (pistachio, whiteberry, sugar, chocolate, caramel and bitter orange chocolate).

If you are in Ikoma this is definitely a place you need to visit.