Estimate about 55 seats in a very comfortable, even breezy, atmosphere. Seems to be a very successful chain, but I can't say that I understand the formula. Often strikes me as a bit pretentious, though the food is good and I don't understand all the kitchen stuff they're selling. I noticed a very attractive quiche nearby. Music was "Party Poop" by Henry Mancini. Has Wi-Fi, but not secure, which is making me nervous these days.
I thought my pastry was a cinnamon roll, but not so much. Still tasty. Coffee approaches average from the high side. I'll call it a high four stars, partly on the good location and comfortable chairs. (My first candidate coffee shop only had...
Read moreQuite hard to find a seat in there, as the place is very popular in a brand new and popular building (which is a part of shinjuku train station). The atmosphere is warm and nice, drinks and foods are refined and of good quality, sweets are very original and appealing, sandwiches have a "eat-me-again" lingering aftertaste that can last months. They even have a surprisingly easy to drink 7,° IPA beer. Prices are high, which given the location and the products sold, is totally expected. About 30 seats are available, with one big table, a counter facing the bay window and a few...
Read moreThe location is very convenient since it is right in the station. This location offers eat in options, and the prepared foods look pretty nice. I love all of the decorated cookies and the holiday displays, but I was very disappointed in how the decorative cookies taste. The frosting on top just broke off, and it had no flavor. Same for the cookie itself. Definitely keep the cookies for...
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