Located on the first floor of AEON Itabashi store, near Tobu Nerima Station. It's on the Tobu Tojo Line from Ikebukuro. Since it's inside AEON, there are many families around. The store and aisles are spacious, making it easy for parents with strollers to navigate. It can get crowded, so timing is key if you want to find a seat. Ordering through the Starbucks app is convenient to avoid waiting in line. I had the Setouchi Lemon Cake Frappuccino for 690 yen. It tasted sweeter than I remembered from when I had it in Nagoya. Maybe it's just my taste buds or because I was tired from walking back then. The drink had a generous amount of whipped cream. There are also outdoor tables available, which are priced the same as indoor seating. This makes it convenient for pet owners and those who prefer sitting outside. AEON Itabashi store has a parking lot, making it accessible for those driving. For example, if you spend over 1,000 yen, you get 2 hours of free parking.

<Keema Curry Stone Kiln Filone> Tax included 510 yen, 325kcal The melted cheese and generous amount of Keema curry look incredibly delicious! I was surprised by how much Keema curry was inside because I didn't smell much curry aroma. When I took a bite... the authentic taste of Keema curry is sure to surprise you!! The fruity sweetness of the fruits, the sweetness of the chopped onions, and the hint of spiciness that you can feel are exquisite. The ingredients are finely chopped so you can enjoy the texture, making it very satisfying to eat. The richness of the Filone combined with the crispy baked aroma adds up to a luxurious sandwich! The more you chew, the more the umami of the Keema curry spreads, increasing your appetite. The cheese is mellow and doesn't interfere with the Keema curry.

Lately, I've been conquering the seasonal Frappuccinos, so I decided to try the cola flavor even though I'm not a fan. It had a cherry on top, giving it a nostalgic look. I thought it might be less sweet like the others I've tried, but it turned out to be very sweet. It had a candy-like sweetness to it. The fizzy texture paired well with the cola flavor, giving it a junk food vibe. However, it was too sweet for my liking. The whipped cream helped balance out the sweetness, but without it, it would have been overwhelming. Maybe this level of sweetness is necessary for it to taste like cola. Otherwise, it might just taste like medicine. Hmm, I'll look forward to trying a different flavor next year during the same season.

This is a Starbucks located inside Ion Itabashi. I had some errands to run at Ion and decided to stop by with my young child on a holiday morning for breakfast. Being inside a large Ion, it was easy to navigate with a stroller and had a cozy atmosphere. Today, I ordered a Honey Oolong Latte for myself and a hot Kids Milk and waffle for my child. The hot Kids Milk is usually served at a temperature that is not too hot for children, but today it was too hot and my child got upset. When I asked the staff about it on my way out, they mentioned that if I request it to be lukewarm when ordering, they can adjust the temperature, so I will remember to do that next time. (I think the staff usually adjusts the temperature out of kindness.) My child lost focus due to the incident, but the staff kindly provided a takeout bag when I asked. I would like to visit again.

■Visit Date: January 26, 2023■Items received: See below■Blog On this day, I was able to secure a seat at the counter. I had a pour-over coffee at OneMoreCoffee. It's sunny outside, but windy, which makes it feel cold. It was a nice short break enjoying delicious coffee.

As a fan of taro, I couldn't overlook the sweet potato frappuccino. I made a special trip on a nice day to try it. It's always crowded, but today was no exception (lol). However, miraculously there was one table available on the terrace, so I was able to sit in the shade and enjoy my drink! It's great that smoking is prohibited now, so I could sit on the terrace without worrying about cigarettes. The sweet potato frappuccino had a unique texture and taste, like mashed sweet potatoes. The drink itself wasn't overly sweet, but it had crispy burnt sugar mixed in, making it moderately sweet overall. Although there was plenty of cream on top, it didn't mix much with the drink, so I had to eat it little by little with a paper straw. Maybe having a spoon would be helpful. It wasn't incredibly delicious, but the taro flavor was addictive.

The frappe was delicious with a sweet roasted sweet potato flavor and a creamy taste! The hint of caramel flavor was delightful. The crispy chips and sweet potato sauce did a great job. Thank you for the meal!

On this day, I went shopping at AEON and on my way out, I purchased a drink from here on the first floor. Of course, I had my usual ticket with me as always. The drink I purchased that day was an Almond Milk Latte (Iced)/ Grande Cafe Latte with the milk changed to almond milk. Since I no longer need it to be decaf, I can now use that option for the milk instead. I used to change to soy milk often, but this was my first time trying almond milk. It had a stronger almond flavor than I expected and a richer taste than a regular cafe latte. The almond flavor is strong, but it doesn't have the same aftertaste as soy milk, making it easy to drink. I've noticed that the service at this Starbucks location is not as good as at other multiple locations. Not all the staff members are like this, but maybe because it's a small store and there's always a line on weekends, the service feels a bit cold and lacking the typical Starbucks charm. I can't quite put my finger on it, but each time I go, I get a slightly chilly impression. There are limited Starbucks locations accessible by car in Tokyo, so I may continue to use this one in the future, but I would rate it lower compared to other locations. Thank you for the meal!

English Breakfast Tea Latte is a traditional blend loved in its home country of England. It goes perfectly with milk and sugar. At Starbucks, they blend tea leaves from India and Sri Lanka. It has a great flavor and comes highly recommended.

Today, my husband, my little one, and I went to Aeon at Tobu Nerima. I received drink tickets from my mother-in-law, so I wanted to go to Starbucks after a long time. It was crowded as usual, with a line extending outside. We waited patiently and finally it was our turn. We ordered a Caramel Macchiato Hot Venti for 585 yen, with decaf substitution for 55 yen and whipped cream added for 55 yen. With just an additional 23 yen, we got a luxurious drink! I was worried it might be too sweet with the caramel sauce, but after enjoying the dessert-like part with extra caramel sauce and whipped cream, it mixed well with the espresso and was just the right amount of sweetness. Maybe the Venti size was just perfect? After feeding my little one in the nursing room, my husband and I enjoyed the drink in the car on our way back home. The nursing room at Aeon has a diaper changing and formula preparation area for dads in the front, and a women-only area in the back. They even provide hot water for formula preparation, so even if you forget to bring it, you're covered. The room is spacious, so even with a lot of stuff, it's not a problem. Thank you for the meal!

On this day, I wanted to go to Seria, so my husband and I went to Aeon Itabashi near Tobu Nerima Station. I thought it wouldn't be a big deal because it's close to the station, but I was surprised that it was quite spacious when we got there!! So, we decided to take a break on the first floor after looking around from the upper floors in order. The entrance is on the outside, so we had to exit Aeon and then enter the shop. We ordered: - Gingerbread Latte tall 510 yen - Decaf option 55 yen As you can probably guess, we used a 500 yen voucher that I received from a certain walking app haha. The latte was slightly sweet, like a chai, with a unique ginger powder scent at first. But I got used to it or maybe it mixed in, so I didn't mind it at all in the latter half and enjoyed it♪ I thought about adding extra whipped cream, but the default sweetness was just right for quenching my thirst. Since I started using a certain walking app, I've been going to Starbucks more often and getting used to it, but I still don't have the courage to order more than two customizations (￣▽￣;) I can barely decide whether to go decaf or use soy milk, let alone ask for extra whipped cream or caramel sauce haha. My Starbucks training continues (*´ω｀*) Thank you for the meal! The parking lot at Aeon Itabashi offers 1 hour free parking, and 2 hours free parking for purchases over 1000 yen, so I bought kitchen goods for 1000 yen at Seria in preparation for a big cleaning. When entering the parking lot, the car's license plate is photographed, and when exiting, you enter your license plate number to settle the payment in a high-tech parking lot.

Starbucks is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Japan by offering Frappuccinos created with local customers in mind for each prefecture. The seventh prefecture is Tokyo. Starbucks started in Tokyo and helped establish a new coffee culture. Personally, I learned about espresso at Starbucks and now extract espresso at home. I also found my favorite coffee by comparing drip coffee made with Starbucks beans. Starbucks is truly the origin of my coffee journey. The Tokyo Frappuccino uses coffee roasted at the Roastery Tokyo in Nakameguro, with espresso roast coffee jelly and caramel sauce, a classic combination. Some say it lacks novelty, but using coffee roasted at the Roastery Tokyo is already special. When I tried it, I found it less sweet compared to others from different prefectures. I enjoyed the coffee flavor and the bitterness of the coffee jelly. It may not be very innovative, but I felt the product was well-executed. In my personal ranking after trying all seven prefectures, I would rank Ibaraki Prefecture first, Tokyo second, Chiba Prefecture and Kanagawa Prefecture tied for third, Tochigi Prefecture fifth, Saitama Prefecture sixth, and Shizuoka Prefecture seventh.

The other day, I had some business at a car inspection site in Nerima. I found a Starbucks that had just reopened near the station, so I decided to stop by and ordered an iced coffee. I was surprised to see that they had switched from plastic straws to something else, and the coffee was delicious! I will definitely visit again!

I came to buy the Christmas blend coffee beans after hearing that you can get a plate as a gift. Unfortunately, there was only one type of plate left out of the three available, but it may have been a good thing because I would have had trouble deciding which one to choose. I was lucky to get one even though I was late. I remember hearing that Starbucks uses aged beans in their Christmas blend and Anniversary blend, and when brewed carefully, the natural sweetness of the beans can be tasted, which is nice. However, there have been times when I was disappointed to find out that the beans had deteriorated and lost their aroma as soon as I opened the bag, so I wish the quality would be more consistent. Also, I wonder if it's really better to brew the coffee at home than to drink it at the store. That's why I tend to order lattes when I buy drinks. But the Christmas blend I tasted earlier was delicious, so maybe things are improving day by day. The English muffin I had the other day was also tasty. With so many convenient locations and the lovely plates you give as gifts, as well as the generally friendly staff, I hope that (if I may say) you will continue to move in a more delicious direction in the future.

On a holiday at 11 o'clock. Visited during a break. Wow, it's been about 20 years since I last visited Aeon Itabashi. Seems like a key store in the local area, with lots of customers. I had a Yuzu & Citrus Tea. It was different and delicious. I was able to relax.

It is located at Aeon Itabashi (^_^) I went with my sister after watching a movie. I added chocolate chips to the vanilla cream frappe ☆

I saw a disturbing scene that caught my attention... I would say it's a minor scandal. It happened in this store by chance, but I have seen this scene in other Starbucks as well. It involves "taking photos with smartphones during business hours." I won't mention the date and time to keep it discreet. The area along the Tobu Tojo Line is steadily growing. The Starbucks in the Aeon shopping mall in Higashi-Ikebukuro is a great place to relax. I believe this happens during times when there are no employees around, like after a shift change or when the staff is busy. However, what I witnessed went beyond that. People were standing at the counter taking photos with their smartphones, in front of the register, and even in the kitchen. This went on for about 5-6 minutes openly, not discreetly. I asked my niece about it, who has worked in a decent restaurant as a part-time job. She said, "I wouldn't do it, but if someone suggests it, others will probably join in." It seems that among the younger generation working in the service industry, there are those who will lead such behavior. From a human resources management perspective, the current common practice of employing a large number of part-time workers with minimal hours may be reaching its limits. With fewer full-time employees supervising, the workplace management can become lax. Additionally, with fewer places for young people to socialize, bringing a laid-back attitude to work may become the norm. To instill a sense of responsibility, we need to increase the number of young people for whom work is a part of their lives. If work is essential for their livelihood, there will naturally be a sense of responsibility in the workplace. In North America, some local chains of good repute adjust shift hours based on work attitude, recognize long hours as a sign of excellence, and provide support such as assistance with school fees to outstanding employees. Without measures like these, the situation may deteriorate, and incidents like the one I witnessed may become more common. I have seen scenes like this "photo-taking event during business hours" not just once or twice, but multiple times. Regardless of how much we scold the young people on-site, it is a problem that will not be solved structurally. If you have any good solutions, please let me know. I believe the only solution is to increase the number of young people on-site who work seriously because they are compelled to work. Smart and ambitious individuals will not work in the food and beverage industry, so I can't think of any other solution. It seems that the challenging days continue in the frontline service industry, where sales are steadily declining. If you have any better solutions, please let me know.

It is very convenient being right by Tobu Tojo Line Narimasu Station. The restaurant has plenty of sofa seats. There is a bookstore next door.