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This is one of my favorite places! I've been here for morning and lunch about twice each. The panini is freshly baked and so delicious, especially the pork roast panini. The appetizers change daily, but they're always good. The service and atmosphere are great, and the counter seats have partitions, making it a relaxing and comfortable space. The crowd varies depending on the day, but it's relatively empty on weekdays during lunch, making it a hidden gem.

The restaurant was lovely! I was able to snag a table just before it was fully booked, at the end of April, for lunch before a play. The legs of the round table were antique-style and beautiful. The panini was surprisingly large, and they were able to cut it in half for me. The outside was crispy and delicious. I would have loved to relax and linger if I had more time, but I sadly had to eat quickly. The iced cafe latte was also very delicious, with a strong coffee flavor. The restaurant was full of customers, so I took a picture of the window side. I regret not just taking a picture of the table legs, as my own legs are in the photo... Thank you for the delicious meal! I will definitely come back again.

A panini specialty cafe opened in October 2023 on the first floor of the Keikyu EX Inn Higashi-Ginza Hotel. It's located on the left side of Harumi-dori, if you walk from Higashi-Ginza towards Tsukiji. This cafe is reportedly produced by Yoichi Ozaki, the husband of former Morning Musume member Kei Oda. As it's a cafe on the first floor of a hotel, the interior was clean and tidy. I visited during my break time, a little after 6 pm. The lighting was dimmed at that time. There were counter seats and table seats, and the counter seats had charging outlets. Although it's a panini specialty store, the evening menu also includes pasta. The pasta is not served as a single dish, but as a mini course with four appetizers and a drink. There are four types of pasta, each priced at 1,980 yen. Wine is also available as a drink. The pasta looked delicious, but I didn't have much time, so I ordered a panini and a drink. There were nine different types of panini! I was overwhelmed by the choices, but there were people waiting behind me, so I ordered quickly without much thought. I ordered: ☑ Panini (Prosciutto) ☑ Cafe au lait After ordering at the counter, I sat down and waited. They brought the food to my table once it was ready. The panini was quite large. It was served cut in half. The sweetness of the cafe au lait was just right. The counter seats had outlets, so I could charge my devices. It seemed like I could leave my things there after finishing my meal. The staff cleaned the table while disinfecting it. The panini seemed like it would be filling, but I got hungry again quickly, so it might be a bit small for big eaters. I think it's a good size for the average woman.

I visited this place twice on my day off, for breakfast and lunch! (The photo is from breakfast.) For breakfast, they have a set menu with a panini, soup, and drink. I added a banana cheesecake! (The cake was around 500 yen, I think.) You can choose the filling and bread type for the panini. I had the tuna panini, which was salty and delicious! If you don't like strong flavors, the chicken panini might be better. Also, the choice of plates is lovely, a point that would probably excite female cafe lovers. The cheesecake was also undeniably delicious. Being on the first floor of a hotel in the tourist area of Tsukiji, there were many foreign tourists and families with large luggage, but the space is wide, so there shouldn't be any trouble finding a place for your carry-on luggage. By the way, for lunch, you can choose an extra side dish, a small bowl (I had the meatball). There seems to be a pasta menu available after 2 pm. It's open all the time and there are usually plenty of seats, so it's recommended for a break when you're tired from sightseeing.

Tsukiji Morning Panini Set for ¥990 ❤️ A friend was staying at a hotel in Tsukiji. We decided to meet for tea in the morning, and this cafe, conveniently located nearby, was the perfect spot. It's right by the Tsukiji 4-chome bus stop, just off the Tsukiji intersection. I was initially planning to just get a drink, but their morning set is available until 11 am, and lunch starts at 11 am. It was still 10 am, so I decided to go for the morning set on a whim (laughs). Drinks are around ¥500, so the morning set is a good deal. ◆ Morning Set ¥990 Cafe Latte (Hot) The morning set panini comes with three options, all at the same price: ▪️ Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Sauce ▪️ Tuna and Mozzarella with Oregano ▪️ Chicken Breast and Provolone I chose the last one ⏫ You can choose between salad or soup, and since it was cold, I went for the minestrone. I had a hot latte to drink. The morning set is quite pricey (laughs), but when I saw the food after ordering and getting my number called, I understood why... The panini was generous in size, and the latte came with latte art ❤️ The staff were also very friendly... They provide both lemon water and regular water in paper cups. There are counter and table seats. The space is decent, and most of the tables, except for those in the middle, seem comfortable. The panini had a strong provolone cheese flavor, and the bread was crispy even though it wasn't burnt. I was also curious about their lunch menu. This cafe is conveniently located in Tsukiji, so it seems like a good place to use regularly ✨ Thank you for the meal.