NOSTALGIA CAFE — Restaurant in Tokyo

It’s now 2025, and I have returned many times since then enjoying the pulled pork sandwich and various seasonal items. I really recommend this place.

For people who dislike the presence of small children (preschool age), the store does not allow preschoolers to enter anymore as of May 29th. This is perhaps an advantage to some people who wish to preserve a quieter atmosphere. It is something I unfortunately did not know today when I went and was refused according to policy. So I will be unable to return until my child is about 6 years of age. You can get take out but unfortunately the delicious pies to my understanding are not take out optional. Once again I still recommend this place. But unfortunately those of us with preschool age kids are unable to attend.

I’ve been here twice. The cookies are great. They’re very nostalgic to me since it reminds me of the states. I had pumpkin pie here in 2022 as well that was excellent. It’s really hard to find pies in general and they’re usually priced around ¥1500 but this place is under ¥1000. I really enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich. The pork is really moist and the coleslaw included in the sandwich provides a nice contrast. They also serve good soups including a chili and clam chowder. I got a latte once in a cappuccino the other time both are fine. You should really come for the food. The espresso is quite light in nature. I like that they ask if you want sugar cause I always take mine without sugar. The woman who served me was really nice. This café is always really busy on Saturdays and Sundays. So you have to arrive early to get a seat. It’s a very popular with couples in general. In general it’s a very relaxing atmosphere and the noise level is very low. Because the restaurant is small, they now have a sign that indicates parties of more than 4 cannot enter. That’s a pretty common in Japan anyway due to the size of stores. I went back on Friday and it was really easy to get seated at any time of the day. I really...

This was by far the restaurant highlight of our trip to Tokyo. Granted, it was a bit of flavor from home (We live in NY). But that's not what did it for us.

First off, the people who own and work the restaurant are wonderful - welcoming, friendly, genuine. The decor and design give it a NY feel, but they made it their own. There are both tables and counter seating available. Very comfortable. The recipes, cooking/baking, and the service are first-rate.

The menu is nicely varied. Meatball and pasta dishes, meatball subs, rueben, pulled pork, salads, a similar fare. The grilled cheese is like nothing on Earth, featuring well caramelized onions mixed in. The cheese tastes like pure NY cheddar! The pulled pork is tender, cooked perfectly, and served on a very nice roll. My favorite beverage - lemon soda made to order in the restaurant.

Baked goods. OMG. This woman makes science out of baking. I had a slice of pumpkin pie (made from scratch, not canned) that was the best I ever had.

If you're in the Koenji, Asagaya, North Nokano areas it is well worth a trip. You'll feel welcome, and you'll enjoy some American favorites with a new dimension - the special care and effort that are so...

Good atmosphere, excellent service, the meatball sub with black bean chili sauce was great. I also had the carrot cake which was decent, but nothing to write home about. It did, however, get me interested in trying lots of other baked goods here though. I liked the cafe latte, but I don't really know much about what makes good vs bad coffee. Anyway, if you're looking for a place with good food, coffee, and want to study this...