Hyperlocal Tokyo

I ordered a whole cake 🎂. It was absolutely adorable. Since my friend was going to be a while, I also used the cafe. The King's Scone was delicious and the atmosphere of the shop was great. The stairs to the second floor were steep and I was wearing heels, so it was difficult to go down. Looking at Instagram, I saw that the cafe often closes early, so I was glad I was able to get in ✨.

The cafe has a charming retro vibe, with a mix of greenery and dried flowers, housed in a renovated traditional Japanese house. The stairs are steep, so be careful if you have mobility issues. The menu features a lot of bear-themed items, including: * Strawberry Toast * Chocolate Tart * Kumako Cider * Espuma Whipped Milk (Caramel) The pastries are said to be made by a former top hotel pastry chef. I took home a Kumako bottle.

Lunch after a long time! The eat-in area on the first floor was gone when I couldn't come, and it was only on the second floor. You are given a spatula (with a number) and you go to the table with the same number. When you order, feel free to hit the bell hanging from the ceiling with a hammer. A staff member will come to you. It's a fun and playful place. The curry and fruit tea were delicious as always, and I was satisfied. I want to come back and try the sweets that you can't take out, but it seems that they close early when it's full on weekends and holidays, so I can't really come for a snack time and only come during weekdays. 💦

I finally visited Dessert Lab, a place I've been wanting to try. It's a dessert shop located in Kinshicho. There are two tables for four people and three tables for two people on the second floor. It's a calm and relaxing atmosphere. The owner really cares about the ambiance of the shop, so they don't have tables for more than five people. They use high-quality ingredients and make everything by hand. They have a wide variety of adorable desserts, including strawberry toast, a selection of baked goods, tarts, parfaits, and drinks, making it hard to choose. They open at 11:00 AM. I ordered the strawberry toast, the selection of baked goods plate, and iced coffee. It was so cute I almost didn't want to eat it, but I did! The strawberry toast wasn't too sweet, and the cream wasn't too heavy. The slight tartness of the strawberries and the fresh cream were a perfect combination. You can also add ice cream or red bean paste to the toast for a flavor change, which is fun. The baked goods plate was, of course, adorable, and you can enjoy different textures and flavors. The pudding was firm and had a solid texture, but the caramel sauce had a nice bitterness that went well with the fresh cream. The ice coffee had a bear-shaped ice cube that surprisingly didn't melt quickly, so I had to think about how to finish it. ww

It's super cute! But honestly, the taste was just okay. The Bouquet Crepe (¥1300) had colorful fruits, but the combination with the crepe was a bit off. The overall flavor was bland. The crepe itself was also difficult to eat, so I gave up... It's really cute and you can only get it here, which is probably its selling point, but I think chain crepe shops are overwhelmingly tastier. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was nice... Maybe it depends on the menu. I think it's good for younger people!