I had the Hamburg lunch set for 1200 yen. The service at the restaurant was a bit lacking, but the hamburger was delicious! It was juicy and the demi-glace sauce was well-balanced without being too heavy. I arrived a little after 12 pm and only had to wait for one person, so it felt like I had found a hidden gem for lunch!

I watched the high school baseball tournament under a clear sky without a roof, drank about five beers, but it seems like all of it came out as sweat. I found this shop near the stadium with a roof and air conditioning, and the beer I drank inside was still delicious. The pizza was also delicious. However, even though the shop is called Shakey's, it's completely different from Shakey's Pizza which I love. But the pizza at this Shakey's cafe was also delicious.

On this Sunday, there was a holiday lunch with options like pizza, curry, and hamburger. I chose the beef curry lunch, which had pumpkin, bell pepper, eggplant, potatoes, and pickles as toppings. It was delicious. Self-serve water with lemon and mint for a refreshing flavor. The lunch set came with a drink bar offering coffee and tea. The restaurant had a terrace seating area with a nice open atmosphere, and it seemed to be popular among families with children. Occasionally, groups of visitors from Jingu Stadium also stopped by, adding to the lively atmosphere.

I had always thought Shakey's was just a pizza place, but it turns out they have other options too. I tried the daily lunch special, the "Pork Roast with Pepper Sauce." It was delicious with the pork topped with brown sauce and red peppercorns. The peppercorns added a nice touch. The meal came with focaccia, all-you-can-drink soup, and coffee, making it very affordable. The atmosphere was great too, and I definitely want to go back.

This is a café at Shakey's in front of JR Shinanomachi Station. When I was in high school, I often went to Shakey's for the all-you-can-eat pizza. On this day, I rode my bike with my beloved dog in the basket, went for a walk to Tokyo Midtown, then returned to Aoyama Ichome -> Shinanomachi, and had tea here. We were seated on the dog-friendly terrace along the road on the Jingu Gaien side. I shared a tiramisu with my wife, and ordered two hot coffees. They gave us a set price for one of the coffees with the tiramisu.

Fluffy and chewy pizza with a mix of Gorgonzola and walnuts, and Margherita. Comes with soup and a drink for 1300 yen before tax. Margherita has a light tomato sauce. The Gorgonzola has a strong flavor with walnuts adding a nice accent.

I ordered a cheese pizza with four different types of cheese for lunch. The pizza arrived a bit bigger than I expected and it looked delicious! The Gorgonzola cheese really stood out and there was plenty of cheese on the pizza. The fig topping added a nice touch, and its sweetness complemented the pizza well. They also recommended adding maple syrup, which I did generously. The combination of cheese and maple syrup was perfect! The pizza was a good size for sharing with 2-3 people, but I think it's a bit too big for one person to finish alone.

[Café Shakes] is a great place to visit with a baby stroller. They have multiple terrace seats, which are perfect on sunny days. We didn't have lunch here this time, but the location is very convenient, just a short walk from JR Shinanomachi Station! There are no nursing rooms or diaper changing spaces, but you can easily do that at Atre in Shinanomachi Station without any issues. I ordered the following: - Iced Chai - Tiramisu The Chai latte was just the right amount of sweetness, which is important for a Chai enthusiast like me. And the Tiramisu was not too sweet and the portion was just right. Very satisfying! The best part was the terrace seating, where other parents with strollers were also present, so you can relax even if your baby gets a little fussy. The view of the greenery in the outer garden was beautiful and refreshing. It seems that pets are also allowed on the terrace. Overall, it was very convenient and enjoyable!

Milk Chicken Combo (580 yen) at a cafe restaurant inside Meiji Shrine is for takeout, but I had it in-store. The chicken was freshly fried with a crispy coating and a rich flavor. When you add the included chili sauce, it becomes surprisingly spicy and addictive. There were four pieces in the combo, making it a good value for the price.

The double chocolate cake was a bit disappointing in taste, and the cafe latte wasn't delicious either. However, the atmosphere was not bad, and the terrace was pleasant. It's a nice place to relax and unwind.

So, I decided to have lunch on a beautiful day with a clear blue sky. By the way, I usually use this restaurant for coffee and sweets during breaks, but this was my first time having a meal here. I like sitting on the terrace, but it's still cold, so I chose a seat inside where I could overlook the outside. The staff are always polite and all young and cute girls, and the restaurant offers free Wi-Fi. They have taken thorough measures against COVID-19, creating distance and space for customers. Their hamburger is famous, but I decided to go for the hamburger steak set on the lunch menu. It comes with a mini vegetable soup, focaccia bread (rice is also available), a drink after the meal, and coffee. The hamburger steak, lovingly handmade and round in shape, was served steaming hot on a hot plate. As soon as I cut into it, the meat juice squirted out like a soup dumpling, aiming straight for my thigh… Ouch… I was trying to look cool and mature today, but suddenly turned into an old man mode… Cold sweat. However, the hamburger steak itself was finely crafted, like a large meatball, with plenty of meat juice oozing out with each cut, making it delicious. It was a small and elegant size, but not enough for me. The chef's effort to create something delicious despite the pandemic situation is evident in the gentle taste. Personally, I prefer a more coarse and wild hamburger with a sense of minced meat, but I realized that this finely crafted hamburger, like the filling of a soup dumpling, also tastes delicious with the richness of the meat juice locked in. Just playing around with a hamburger steak for lunch in these times makes me strangely happy. (^｡^)

I visited for lunch and the place was quite popular, with all seats taken. Well, there aren't many restaurants around here. The system of writing your name at the storefront was chaotic and busy. I ordered a pizza lunch, with a half and half option. The pizza was a mix of bacon and onions, and Margherita with red onions, which added a nice spiciness. I could taste the freshness as well. The crispy crust had a great flavor. The soup was a tomato vegetable soup, and the salad had a variety of vegetables. A drink was included as well.

The Meiji Jingu Gaien is a Western-style garden created to preserve the achievements of Emperor Meiji for future generations. Apart from the art gallery and Meiji Memorial Hall, the main facilities are sports facilities. It is so vast that there are several stations to get off depending on where you want to go, such as Sendagaya, Shinanomachi, National Stadium, Aoyama-itchome, and Gaienmae. For those going to the art gallery, Meiji Memorial Hall, or futsal, Shinanomachi Station is the best choice. At the entrance, you can find Hidaka-ya, Umaya, and Cafe Shakey's. Cafe Shakey's is the only cafe-style Shakey's restaurant. The original Shakey's was founded in Sacramento, California, making it a respectable American pizza chain. Shakey's in Japan started in 1973 as a joint venture between Mitsubishi Corporation and Kirin, becoming a subsidiary of Kirin in 2000. Over time, many of the locations were converted to Kirin City. In 2006, Royal Host acquired the majority of shares, with Kirin holding about 15%. Therefore, when you enter the restaurant and see the manager in a white suit and staff in brown polo shirts, you might mistakenly think it's a Royal Host. During the afternoon idol time, craft beer and Heineken are promoted outside. The spacious interior has a reduced number of staff. After receiving the menu, it's time to decide. When you think of Shakey's, it's all about enjoying pizza and potatoes with a beer in hand. During the bubble era, I remember being taken to the Shakey's in Akasaka Mitsuke by my boss, where we enjoyed a pint of draft beer and all-you-can-eat lunch pizza. I ordered a bottle of beer for 500 yen, marinated sardines for 450 yen, and a prosciutto and arugula pizza for 1,300 yen. The beer and marinated sardines arrived quickly. The marinated sardines had a spicy kick with chili peppers in the marinade. After a while, the pizza arrived. It's a Shakey's pizza that stands out from Neapolitan or Pizza-la style pizzas. The crust is thin but hard, with a generous sprinkling of powdered cheese making it salty. This is the nostalgic taste of Shakey's from the 90s! The prosciutto is firm and salty. In a way, this restaurant has preserved the characteristics of Royal Host and Shakey's. I paid 2,250 yen for the meal. Wait, there's no bottled beer on the menu? Oh well, it was non-alcoholic beer.

At the second party, we went to Cafe Shakey's near the station and had craft beer. It was 700 yen, which is not cheap, but there was no table charge or appetizer fee, which was fair. Normal beer is 600 yen, so I thought, why not go for the craft beer. The atmosphere was also nice and stylish.

I visited the café to pass the time during my break. I ordered an apple pie. It was the first time I had tried an apple pie where the ice cream, apple compote, and pie crust were served separately. It was delicious, but I thought it was a bit pricey.

After the gingko festival, I stopped by the restaurant with a total of 8 people, including children and adults. Since it was a busy season, we made a reservation online just in case. We only had snacks and coffee, and they were delicious. We ended up staying a little longer, but the staff didn't mind. When my child couldn't hold it anymore and almost cried due to the long line for the restroom, they quickly noticed and guided us to a restroom for employees. The service was very polite, and I thought I would like to come back again.

I stopped by after seeing the ginkgo trees in front of the Omotesando. The café has a nice casual atmosphere where you can relax. This time, I went to the café. The homemade ginger ale was recommended, so I ordered it. It came with chunks of ginger in it, making it a very gingery soda, haha. I also ordered some fried potatoes, which went well with the soda. I might try their dinner next time.

I spent some time at a cozy cafe near the station to relax. I was already full from lunch, so I only ordered a coffee. The stylish space with high ceilings and classical chairs made for a pleasant 1.5 hours. The cafe is part of the Shakey's chain, which I found out after looking it up. I sat by the window at a 4-seater table and ordered a Blend Coffee for 400 yen. Despite feeling a bit cold due to the air conditioning, I enjoyed a leisurely chat with my wife for an hour and a half. #cafe

When I went to Koniko Park, I was able to sit on the terrace surrounded by greenery. Sitting with family feels like a picnic. The pizza and pasta are pretty standard since it's a chain, but they taste delicious when eaten outside.

Shakey's, a pizza restaurant born in America, has a cafe version. It could be said that it was a pioneer of lunch buffets... When I was a student, I really relied on this restaurant. At that time, the spicy and fragrant thick type of pizza that truly felt American could be enjoyed. The fried potatoes, sliced and spiced, were also unique, and if you ate them for lunch, you would burp with a Shakey's smell all day long. Even now, they still have a buffet, but the recipes have become much milder, like a lion with its fangs pulled out. The cafe version of the restaurant... it was located in a place hidden in the greenery of the Jingu Outer Gardens in Shinano-cho, near the station. The atmosphere of the restaurant is very pleasant, with a living room-like setting, cozy sofas, mid-century style chairs, and tables lined up. The distance between the open kitchen and the seating area is very good, and the whole restaurant is filled with a delicious atmosphere. For lunch, they mainly serve pasta and pizza. When it comes to Shakey's, pizza is a must. The pizza has become more stylish, just like the restaurant itself. The shape is like Indian naan bread, thick and fluffy. Today's pizza is a gratin pizza, with plenty of white sauce, shimeji mushrooms, and peeled shrimp on top. The crust is delicious. The crispy surface has a firm texture, and the chewiness is just right. The saltiness of the crust itself is complemented by the sweetness of the wheat. The balance of the toppings, sauce, and cheese is not bad, and although it's not the typical Shakey's pizza, it tastes good as a cafe dish. The macho American cowboy style is not popular in Japan these days. Most of the people who come to the restaurant are women, and the atmosphere of such restaurants reflects that. The main pizza comes with soup, salad, and a drink. The fact that the salad and main pizza are served on one plate gives it a cafe-like feel. A cafe is a type of restaurant that eliminates the need for separate dishes for everything. I don't particularly like this approach, but the casual atmosphere is nice, and many people probably appreciate it. The homemade ginger ale has a sharp ginger flavor. The soup, however, is pre-made and has a strong taste of artificial seasoning, making it hard to finish. The potato salad served as one of the salads is also factory-made. It seems that the cafe's interpretation of cooking is to put effort into drinks and desserts while minimizing the effort in the main dishes. Well, that's how it is. The staff serving is very friendly and the kitchen staff's work is impressive, making you feel good when you leave the restaurant and hear a cheerful "thank you" from the whole team. Coming with close friends on a Sunday afternoon, the atmosphere is lively and the conversations flow. It's a convenient place for such afternoons.