Category Archives: Cafe

{  Mama Tarte  }

Mama Tarte
Mama Tarte
Mama Tarte

There’s a cute tart cafe located slightly off the main area of Daikanyama that feels like your grandma’s homemade tarts and is very well known among the females in town. This place is almost always filled with women and couples that are enjoying some afternoon tea. It’s quite close to quil fait bon in Daikanyama as well so if one is crowded, try the other one ;)

As we are currently enjoying the peaceful autumn season, pumpkin pie (around 700yen) seemed like the perfect choice. We were worried that this pie was going to be too heavy and sweet from the looks, but it turned out to be the complete opposite. It was really soft and had a strong pumpkin flavor. It wasn’t too cinnamon-y either which I liked and the whipped cream that came on the side was the perfect complement. As you might be able to see from the photos, this tart is quite large for a Japanese portion and it will definitely fill you up! The latte (735yen) i ordered came in a huge bowl too so I was really full after everything.

If you need a cute place to tea while out in Daikanyama, check this place out! PS: There’s about 2~3 tables upstairs for a smoking section but the rest is non-smoking.

Address // 2-15-9, EbisuNishi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-3770-0620
Website // n/a

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{  Taste AND Sense  }

Taste AND Sense
Taste AND Sense
Taste AND Sense

This cafe is my favorite new find around town right now. It’s about a 5~7min walk from Nakameguro station and it’s where fashionable creative and designer types seem to hang out. This cafe recently opened (in June 2012) and it’s produced by a clothing shop called “1LDK” which is across the street. The cafe is also connected to a new clothing/interior/home decor shop from the same owner.

I fell in love with not just the design of the space (especially the beautifully carved custom wooden chairs) but their food as well. Their food is simply delicious… The menu is very small but they do it really well and I am giving this place a four-star rating because the Rosmary Chicken Cocotto that I had was really a stand-out. The chicken is so juicy and soft, the side dishes were great, and it comes with a drink of your choice all for just 1260yen. What an amazing deal for this level of quality and freshness of food. The portion is not bad either. I haven’t tried their other dishes yet but my friend is coming to visit me from the US next week so this is one of the many places on my list to take her!

Address // 1-7-13, Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-5728-7043
Website // http://www.taste-and-sense.com/

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{  Today’s Table  }

Today's Table
Today's Table
Today's Table

“Today’s Special” is one of the hip and cute shops in Jiyugaoka that I often like to stroll through whenever I’m in town. They have all sorts of items from home and toiletries all the way to food or kitchen appliances. On the 3rd floor of the shop they also have a cafe called “Today’s Table”. It’s a nice chill cafe that many hipsters and young moms with kids frequent and I enjoyed the cool ambiance here. The food was just ok but it’s still a nice place to take a break or grab something to eat while shopping in the neighborhood.

PS: I’m back from my vacay and had a great time :) I’m really glad that fall is almost here as well…

Address // 3F, 2-17-8, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-5729-7160
Website // http://www.todaysspecial.jp/todaystable/

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{  Junoesque Bagel  }

Junoesque Bagel
Junoesque Bagel
Junoesque Bagel

I haven’t really craved or eaten bagels in Japan yet but after passing by this bagel cafe a few times now we finally decided to give it a try :) It was a rainy day but it still got packed by lunch time with families, friends, couples and some single guests who were just spending their morning reading a book.

Junoesque serves a wide range of bagels, all the way from classics such as plain and sesame to Japanese flavors such as edamame-spinach and black soy bean. I ordered the smoke salmon and cream cheese sandwich on a tomato bagel which included a small salad and drink for 780yen and it was pretty tasty. Couldn’t believe how cheap it was but then the portion was quite small so it made sense. The other plate we ordered was the lunch set for 780yen which included the bagel sandwich of the day, small salad, french fries, and a drink. All in all it was a nice easy breakfast/lunch spot and I recommend it for families with young children / babies as well.

Address // 7-2-9, Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-5758-2557
Website // www.junoesque.jp

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{  Tokyo People’s Cafe  }

Tokyo People's Cafe
Tokyo People's Cafe
Tokyo People's Cafe

This café is located right outside of Komazawa-daigaku station on the denentoshi-line and is very easy to access. We came here on a random week-night and had a nice chill time. They have a great “Meal Set” that is 1500yen which includes a starter, main dish, and a drink. The Taco rice is one of their most popular dishes so we decided to try it even though we were a little skeptical. Surprisingly, it turned out to be good and we would order it again! The taraco pasta was decent and overall it was an easy dinner with a nice and chill ambiance :) This seems like a good place to relax and read a book.

Address // 3-18-11, Kamiuma, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan (map)
Phone Number // 03-5779-8564
Website // Tokyo People’s Cafe Website

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