CAFFE STRADA — Restaurant in Tokyo

This was my go-to place for food when I worked in the neighborhood. They serve simple cafe fare like quiche, hamburgers, salads, and pasta, but then there are the seasonal dishes like borscht, gapao beef, and one time even venison milanese that the owner said was made from deer sent to him by a relative in Hokkaido. I would always get a "drink/cake set" which at lunchtime included a main dish plus a real espresso drink (not from a push-button machine) and a healthy slice of one of a variety of cakes for just 1,200 yen. Now, the only reason I didn't give this place 5 stars is that it is small and weekdays from 12 to 1 it is packed with business people and then after that can be crowded with loud groups of ladies who lunch. Nighttime is usually less crowded and quieter, but slightly more expensive. But props for the music selection, which leans towards ambient, electric,...

Highly recommended place in Ogikubo for a easy and relaxing lunch. The atmosphere is very cosy, home feeling and the food (I ordered Loco mock drink set) tastes just amazing. Especially the hamburger steak in the Loco moco, very good! The hot cafe latte came in the set also tastes very legit. I will definitely come back and...

Lovely cafe/bistro near Ogikubo station. The thing that sets this place apart is their coffee selection. Their espresso based drinks in particular are lovingly created and their own STRADA blend of coffee is one that you can purchase for use at home. The espresso flavoured basque cheesecake in the picture here...