The Left Coast Tasting Room in Tsujido is quintessential Shonan. Laid-back surf culture is the vibe and you’ll easily fit in showing up wearing shorts, tank top and sandals after a day at the beach. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, just like its owner Takayuki “Timmy” Yatabe.
Timmy and his wife Yuka have been running the American diner-style establishment for about six-and-a-half years. It was formerly known as Timmy’s Cafe, but last year Yatabe became the importer of California’s Left Coast beer, and hence the name change. There are usually six Left Coast beers on tap (16oz, ¥1000~) along with an assortment of cans (¥900~) in the fridge. Fans of craft beer will definitely want to put the cafe on their list of places to frequent. For those that aren’t fans of beer, cocktails (¥500~), wine (glass, ¥500~), and soft drinks are also available.
While the beer is great, the food doesn’t take a back seat to it. There are a variety of bulky burgers on the menu ranging from the basic (¥1000) to a salsa burger (¥1300) to a Mexican chili cheeseburger (¥1500). Another recommendation is the loco moco (¥1100), which comes in a sizeable portion. Count on leaving with a full stomach. In addition to the standards, there is a rotating menu of daily specials. The pickled quail eggs (¥500), which were soaked in IPA, were our delicious find of the day.
The front of the Left Coast Tasting Room has an open deck with a grill that makes for the perfect spot to chill with friends and some cold beers during the warmer months. The cafe is conveniently located just a few minutes walk from Tsujido Station. Note that smoking is not allowed inside.
