Elena
Naka, Yokohama
Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
Elena is a Tabelog Kissaten 100 shop in Yokohama's Yamate district, serving traditional coffee and cakes in a 24-seat room with no reservations. Weekend mornings fill quickly; weekdays offer easier access. Cakes are available for takeout, the JPY 1,000–1,999 price range keeps it approachable for neighborhood regulars and visitors exploring the hilltop area above Ishikawacho Station.
About Elena
Elena is a Yokohama kissaten with public details that are limited but useful for planning: the listed price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, the venue is listed as open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM. Rather than rely on claims about seating, reservations, payment methods, takeout, or specific menu items, visitors should treat those details as unknown unless confirmed directly with the venue.
Elena is associated with the Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition, placing it within a noted kissaten category for that year. Beyond that confirmed accolade, this guide does not assert additional award years, rankings, scores, or service details that are not represented in the data.
The Room and Its Seating
Specific seating details for Elena are not here, so this guide does not claim a seat count, room layout, counter availability, or group suitability. If seating format matters for your visit, confirm directly with the venue before going.
The hours list Elena as open Monday through Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM. No separate lunch, dinner, last-order, or closed-day information is here, so plan around the published daily daytime schedule rather than assuming additional service windows.
Cakes, Takeout, Off-Premise Value
Specific menu items, takeout availability, off-premise service are not in the available data. Elena can be approached as a Yokohama kissaten with a modest listed price range, but details such as cakes, coffee preparations, payment methods, reservations, or dietary accommodations should not be assumed without direct confirmation.
For visitors comparing Elena with other options in Yokohama, the most reliable confirmed hooks are straightforward: Yokohama location, 9 AM to 6 PM daily listed hours, JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition. If you are planning a broader dining day, our full Yokohama restaurants guide can help you compare additional local options.
Planning details
- Location
- 24 Yamatecho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0862, Japan
- Website
- yamate-elena.com
- Phone
- +81 45-662-2723
Venue details
Ambiance
Calm and homey kissaten atmosphere with plenty of natural light, wooden floors, and a classic Showa-era coffee shop feel suited to lingering over tea and cake.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Seasonal chiffon cake (melon in summer)
- Fresh cream cakes
- Assorted parfaits
- Darjeeling straight tea
- Seasonal ice cream parfaits
Planning details
Location
24 Yamatecho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0862, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Patisserie Les Bien Aime, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- CENTRAL BURGER SHOP, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- LENTO, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- BLUFF BAKERY Motomachi honten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Yokohama Motomachi Mutekiro, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
Restaurant context
Elena sits in the middle of Yokohama's kissaten scene by price and formality. At JPY 1,000–1,999, it matches Patisserie Les Bien Aime and LENTO in the accessible everyday bracket, while Yokohama Motomachi Mutekiro operates at JPY 10,000–14,999 for dinner service and targets a different occasion entirely. If you're comparing dessert-focused stops, Les Bien Aime leans more heavily into French pastry technique with a tighter menu, while Elena balances cakes with traditional kissaten coffee service in a slightly larger room. BLUFF BAKERY Motomachi honten undercuts all of them at under JPY 999, offering grab-and-go baked goods without seating; it's faster but lacks the sit-down atmosphere that defines the kissaten format.
For casual meals in the same area, CENTRAL BURGER SHOP runs JPY 2,000–2,999 and handles lunch crowds with burger-focused service that's quicker and less formal than Elena's café pace. If you're prioritizing Tabelog recognition and a traditional coffee-shop experience, Elena delivers that credential without the wait times or price points that Yokohama's higher-tier cafés demand. The no-reservations policy levels access, walk-ins compete on timing rather than booking skill, making it a practical choice if you're flexible with your schedule and want a Yamate location that combines views, cakes, a two-year Tabelog 100 track record.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Elena handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary restriction and allergy accommodation details are not in the available data. If this is important for your visit, confirm directly with Elena before going.
What should I order at Elena?
Specific menu items are not here. Elena is listed as a Yokohama kissaten with a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range and Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition, but this guide does not assert particular dishes or drinks.
Can I eat at the bar at Elena?
Is Elena worth the price?
Elena’s price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Whether it is worth it depends on how much you value visiting a Yokohama kissaten with Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition and daytime listed hours.
What are alternatives to Elena in Yokohama?
Other Yokohama options include BLUFF BAKERY Motomachi honten, LENTO, Patisserie Les Bien Aime, CENTRAL BURGER SHOP, Yokohama Motomachi Mutekiro. Compare current details directly before choosing, since this guide only verifies Elena’s listed price range, hours, 2022 kissaten recognition.
Is lunch or dinner better at Elena?
Elena’s hours are 9 AM to 6 PM daily. A dinner service is not here, no specific lunch service is either, so plan only around the listed daytime hours.
Is Elena good for a special occasion?
Elena may suit a low-key visit if you are interested in a Yokohama kissaten with Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition. Details such as reservations, seating, alcohol service, cakes, or special-occasion arrangements are not here.
