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Ryotsu Port, the gateway to Sado Island.
At the time the sun begins to rise, a warm glow emits from a cafe at the port. Amazingly, it opens at 6:30 AM. Travelers who leave their lodgings early and wait for the ferry’s departure enjoy breakfast here.
Inside, the aroma of lattes made with Sado milk fills the air, and the menu, featuring local Sado ingredients, offers a delightful companion for your journey. In this long-established port town, the cafe brings a fresh, modern vibe. This is “maSanicoffee.”
A relaxing spot for both tourists and locals, maSanicoffee maintains the essence of Sado Island while offering a welcoming atmosphere. Let’s dive into what makes this cafe so special.
maSanicoffee is a cafe located within the Ryotsu Port Terminal on Sado Island. In addition to carefully brewed coffee and burgers, they serve breakfast and Sado Dairy Milk lattes. As it opens early in the morning, it’s a treasured spot on Sado Island.
maSanicoffee has a stylish interior, offering counter seating, tables, and sofas for a relaxing time. There’s also free access to power outlets and Wi-Fi.
There are no Starbucks or other cafes at Ryotsu Port Terminal, making maSanicoffee the only cafe around. It’s the perfect spot to relax while waiting for the ferry to Niigata Port.
maSanicoffee prides itself on its coffee and burgers. Their signature “Koban Cheese Burger” features a mix of four types of cheeses: cream cheese, mozzarella, rich cheddar, and mixed cheese from Sado Dairy, creating a satisfying and voluminous burger.
The drink menu is extensive, offering options like Sado Dairy milk lattes and the “Toki Soda” made with pink grapefruit.
| Item Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Original Blend Coffee | ¥380 |
| Today's Coffee | ¥380 |
| Iced Coffee | ¥430 |
| American Coffee | ¥350 |
| Americano | ¥350 |
| Cold Brew Coffee | ¥700 |
| Item Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Sado Dairy Milk Latte Hot/Ice | ¥400/¥480 |
| Cafe Mocha Hot/Ice | ¥500/¥550 |
| Caramel Latte Hot/Ice | ¥500/¥550 |
| Hazelnut Latte Hot/Ice | ¥500/¥550 |
| Matcha Latte Hot/Ice | ¥500/¥550 |
| Sado Bancha Latte | ¥480 |
| Toki Sado Bancha Mocha Hot/Ice | ¥500/¥550 |
| Espresso Tonic | ¥430 |
| Hot Vanilla Milk | ¥350 |
| Cocoa Hot/Ice | ¥480 |
| Item Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Espresso Slush | ¥600 |
| Mocha Slush | ¥630 |
| Caramel Slush | ¥630 |
| Vanilla Milk Slush | ¥600 |
| Item Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Toki Soda | ¥430 |
| Toki Float | ¥500 |
| Sado Apple Tea Hot/Ice | ¥430 |
| Sado Bancha Hot/Ice | ¥350 |
| Sado Apple Juice | ¥400 |
| Mango Smoothie | ¥550 |
| Cola | ¥250 |
| Sado Lemon Craft Cola | ¥600 |
| Mikan Soda | ¥660 |
| Ginger Ale | ¥250 |
| Crushed Coffee Jelly | ¥520 |
| Item Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Draft Beer | ¥650 |
| Highball | ¥650 |
The cafe also sells coffee beans inside.
The food menu mainly offers light meals such as toast and hot dogs. Occasionally, limited-edition collaboration bento boxes are available as well.
| Item Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Sado Butter Toast Set | ¥500 |
| Toki Certified Rice Porridge Set | ¥500 |
| Item Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Sado Butter Toast | ¥390 |
| Sado Butter Honey Toast | ¥450 |
| Koban Sandwich with Sado Butter and Anko by Tanaka Mochiten | ¥450 |
| Hot Dog with Henjinmokko Sausage | ¥450 |
| Sado Dairy Cheese Hot Dog with Henjinmokko Sausage | ¥650 |
Although not listed on the menu, cookies are also available, making a great pairing with your coffee or for a light snack.
maSanicoffee is located on the 1st floor of the Ryotsu Port Terminal. It’s accessible by foot if you’re already at the terminal.
It’s conveniently located near the escalator that leads from the 2nd floor lobby to the taxi and rental car area.
If you’re staying on Sado Island and want to drive to maSanicoffee, please be mindful of parking. There is effectively no free parking for extended stays at Ryotsu Port Terminal (P1 parking is free for only the first 30 minutes, P2 parking is free for only the first 60 minutes). You can either use these paid parking lots, or we recommend parking at the nearby Michinoeki Ai Port Sado roadside station, which offers free parking, and walking from there (5 minutes).
For information about Michinoeki Ai Port Sado, please see below.
Read more about Michinoeki Ai Port Sado
Also, parking information around the Ryotsu Port Sado Kisen Terminal can be checked from below.
Read more about Parking around Ryotsu Port Terminal
Spend a peaceful time in the bright cafe, savoring a Sado Dairy milk latte and a simple egg sandwich while enjoying your time on Sado Island.
The latte offers a mild flavor with no strong aftertaste, adding a pleasant touch to your leisurely time. The egg sandwich is not too large, making it the perfect size for a morning meal.
One of the best things about maSanicoffee is that it opens as early as 6:30 am, allowing you to enjoy breakfast. Since cafes offering breakfast around Ryotsu Port are extremely rare, this cafe is especially convenient for early ferry travelers or those who’ve spent the night in a car nearby.
Furthermore, at Ryotsu Port Terminal, the only places to pass time before the ferry are either the lobby seating or the cafeteria, so having a cafe like this is incredibly helpful.
If you’ve come all the way to Sado Island, you’ll want to make the most of every moment, whether it’s during the early morning hours or while waiting to leave the island.
So, next time you’re at Ryotsu Port Terminal, be sure to stop by maSanicoffee.
