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    Hanamaru Cafe

    4.1 (165 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    HANAMARU CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Red bean Taiyaki and chocoholic taiyaki
    Kat P.

    I love that they make their taiyaki so fresh and aesthetically pleasing. I ordered the chocolate taiyaki and requested red adzuki bean (anko) inside the fish pastry. The service is fast and they understood my order. The misubi was also very flavorful. The spam made with so much flavor and the rice is perfectly cooked soft and fluffy. The ambiance is fun and a bit chilly. It's a great place to visit real quick and my favorite San Antonio taiyaki place. I love going next door to check out the Japanese store after.

    Ube Taiyaki
    Connie H.

    The ube soft serve and taiyaki were delicious, great flavor overall. That said, it felt overpriced for the experience. When we walked in, service was slow and a bit awkward, and the dining area wasn't very clean or put together. Additionally, the place could definitely be lit up more so it was difficult to study and hang out in. Cute vibes with a nice photospot if you're just stopping by for a quick snack, but between the price and lackluster atmosphere, it didn't quite feel worth it.

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    Nayra B.

    So yummy! Former coffee shop and specialty tea shop barista here! Stopped in after graduation for a tasty treat and it was so delicious! This was my second time visiting Hanamaru. The place was pretty empty when we went, but we loved the vibe of the place nonetheless. I ordered a Red Bean Taiyaki with Vanilla and Matcha Mix Ice Cream topped with Matcha Powder and a Mochi Stick, while my husband ordered the Spam Musubi; we also split an Iced Hojicha Latte. The Tayaki was a little more on the crispy side this time around which was okay but it admittedly took away a little bit from the treat. The Red Bean filling, Ice Cream, and Mochi Stick and were super yummy, however, and made the crunch a little less disappointing. The Musubi was super warm, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The Hojicha Latte had an excellent roasted flavor, but had an added sweetness that kept the drink from being bitter. It was crafted excellently and we enjoyed every sip. We're absolutely looking forward to returning to try more from their menu, ESPECIALLY the lunch menu. The curry smelled so good!

    Mix Ice Cream with matcha and vanilla
    Vian N.

    Cute ice cream shop next to a japanese grocery store. The ice cream itself is sweet, creamy, and smooth! Adding the matcha powder as a topping gives it a perfect bitterness. They have few flavors, but they do it well. I think overall the freshness could be improved a bit. the strawberry was a little overripe, and the taiyaki itself lacked the crispy shell. i saw them making it fresh however, and wonder what needs to be tweaked. Music can be a little loud so unideal for studying and they don't have any outlets near the sitting area.

    Blueberry Taiyaki, Sausage and Cheddar Taiyaki, Pepperoni and Mozzarella Taiyaki
    Jacqueline T.

    My husband and I shared: - Blueberry Taiyaki - Sausage and Cheddar Taiyaki - Pepperoni and Mozzarella Taiyaki - Ube Filled Taiyaki topped with Mochi and Caramel Syrup over Vanilla Ice Cream - Spam Musubi with Egg - Mitarashi Dango I love Taiyaki and it's always a treat to find a place that has savory options. Those were my favorite here, but the sweet was good too. I've never had Dango before and absolutely loved it. I don't think you can go wrong here. Everything was delicious!

    Ube ice cream cup with fish cone topping and matcha powder
    Kerrisa L.

    This is the cutest spot to by after dinner for a great dessert! They have phenomenal ice cream fish shaped cones with delicious flavors! They also have spam masubi that was very good! It's super cute and clean inside and the staff was very kind and helpful!

    Levi R.

    My girlfriend and her sister both enjoy this place for the niche items they sell as well as the quality. I personally do not enjoy it much as the flavors don't exactly speak to my palette, but that didn't stop me from trying it and giving it a fair shot. Service was great and the cafe was cute inside.

    matcha taiyaki with mochi
    ToUyen N.

    Such a cute place for dessert, snacks, and yummy drinks! Friendly service and ample room for tables. The upside down matcha taiyaki was yummy!! The fish waffle was slightly sweet, lightly crispy and slightly chewy- perfect texture. We took photos with a fun Halloween decorated backdrop! I'll have to shop the Japanese grocery store next door next time

    Isabella M.

    This place is the spot for some of the really cool fish waffles and Ice cream. Yummy stuff. They offer unique flavor like ube and matcha for ice cream aswell as a variety of toppings. Lots of fun things on the menu! Service is usually kind and the place is decorated very nicely.

    Ube swirl
    Kristen A.

    Different but delicious! The cashier was helpful in making suggestions. I expected the mochi to be bigger so wouldn't get that again. The place could use more decor, and maybe something to explain the items on the menu. Still yummy regardless!

    Donna D.

    I generally like this place but they have definitely gone up in price. Almost $11.00 for a cup of matcha icecream. It came with 2 toppings but they were out of mochi. So, I asked can we get 2 strawberries instead. He said it would be an extra .75 for a half of a strawberry, that was confusing since you're out of another topping and you're allowed 2. But it's soooo good so I guess it doesn't matter. They seem to be out of a lot of things even though they still had 2.5 hours until closing. Overall, they have good ice cream so if I'm in the area I'll come back.

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    Peter L.

    We came here after shopping at the supermarket next door. Quite spacious but not too well lit for a cloudy day. Still a good number of patrons hanging out inside though. We got the ube and red bean taiyaki. They were both moist and the filling was nice and warm. Def done proper. They also had a bunch of other seasonal flavors like apple or pumpkin pie taiyaki but we didn't have the stomach for them. You can get teas with various sweetness levels. We got ours unsweetened and they were still pretty good. We ordered ahead by 10 min and our order was ready by the time we got there!

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    Cristina B.

    Stopped by Hanamaru cafe after dinner for dessert! They actually have food items as well as dessert (soft serve). Taiyaki cones come with a cute fish made of a soft dough and can be filled with sweet or savory toppings. You can order the taiyaki upside down in a cup, in a cup alone, or as a cone. I ordered the upside down taiyaki with swirl soft serve (vanilla and matcha). The place itself is a very open concept with high ceilings and beautiful minimalist Japanese decor/aesthetic. I loved my experience here! Service was good and the taiyaki soft serve is delicious!!

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