I visited in the evening on a regular weekday. Despite being near the station, I had never been to this building on the 4th floor before. Maybe because the escalator only goes up to the 3rd floor? It seemed a bit empty. There were only lunch options that could be considered as a meal, so I had pudding as a snack before dinner. It was delicious and firm. Along with a hot cup of coffee, it cost 1040 yen. I will definitely come back here again.

The fourth floor of the Don Quijote building, where there are many cafe latte books lined up, was crowded with people using laptops. There are waffles and soft serve ice cream available. It was quiet and the food was delicious.

Located on the 4th floor of a building near Takadanobaba Station, this café offers a cozy and bright atmosphere. The window counter seats are equipped with plenty of outlets. They serve tea in pots, providing a generous amount and a sense of value. The coffee has a light and pleasant taste. The staff is friendly, and when it's not too busy, it's a great place to relax, making it a good choice for solo visitors.

Had lunch at Lucas Farm Cafe located above Don Quijote in front of Takadanobaba Station. It's not in the restaurant district, but next to the bookstore on the 4th floor, so it's not very well-known and not crowded. The interior is spacious, with power outlets and WiFi available, making it quite convenient. The cute two-person seats also have power outlets. For lunch, I tried the popular low-carb hot dog made with bread from the popular bakery "Baba Flat." It came with a drink for 700 yen, without any toppings. It felt a bit light for lunch, but I didn't want to overeat, so it was actually perfect. The sausage was juicy, and the bread was delicious as expected, giving off a vibe of a high-quality hot dog. It also came with a proper iced coffee, making it a great deal at 700 yen.

Located on the 4th floor of a building with a Don Quijote on the 1st floor in front of Takadanobaba Station, this cafe was a pleasant surprise. I visited for the first time on a weekday before noon. As soon as I took the elevator up, I found the entrance to the cafe, which had a stylish and cozy atmosphere. You need to order and pay at the counter. The menu mainly consists of light meals and desserts, such as sandwiches and waffles. They also offer lunch sets including rice dishes, pasta, and pizza. I decided to try the Demi-glace Omurice set for 1,200 yen, which came with a mini salad, mini soup, and a drink. The cafe has various seating options, including sofa seats, counter seats, and table seats, providing a spacious and relaxing environment. There is also Wi-Fi and power outlets available, making it a suitable place to work. The food was served promptly in less than 10 minutes. The soup was warm corn soup served in a glass. The Omurice was a bit disappointing as the egg was slightly overcooked, making it too firm when cutting into it. The Demi-glace sauce and ketchup rice were average. Considering the price of 1,200 yen, I felt that I could have chosen a better option. I plan to come back next time for tea time and try their waffles.

It's a good place, located on the upper floors of a building with a Don Quijote store. It's like a shared office, quiet, clean, and many people working. The design is nice. I didn't feel like ordering a drink, so I got a sandwich. It was baked in an oven and crispy. The filling was like avocado tuna salad, but with less avocado. The bread was really good. It's not a place to come just for food, but I recommend it for people who want to work.

I went to a cafe to study the other day! I had been curious about this place for a while, but it was always crowded before so I gave up. This time, it was empty so I decided to give it a try. - Access: It's about a 2-minute walk from Takadanobaba Station. - Interior: The calm interior has table and booth seating, making it a good place for studying or reading. - Customers: People of all ages and genders were using the cafe. - Order: I had an iced coffee. The coffee was okay, but the atmosphere is nice, so it's recommended for when you want to relax and do something.

Located on the 4th floor of the Don Quijote building in front of the station square in Takadanobaba. The escalator only goes halfway up, so it looks like a hidden gem. Ordered an iced café latte for ¥540. The interior is stylish and very clean. Personally, it's a favorite spot of mine ^_^ Many people are working or studying inside, and the shop itself is quite quiet, so you can relax and take your time. It's nice that there are charging spots available. Wi-Fi is also provided. They have solid measures in place for COVID-19, and although the operating hours are shortened, it's a great place to visit. ^ - ^

On the 4th floor of a building in front of Takadanobaba Station where Don Quijote is located, there is a hidden cafe that you might not notice at first. The interior is spacious and comfortable with a natural decor. They serve original roasted coffee and food made with locally sourced vegetables. The menu includes items like Coffee Jelly Latte, which comes with a generous amount of whipped cream and coffee jelly at the bottom. The cafe has a quiet and cozy atmosphere, with charging outlets and free WiFi available. It's a great place to relax and enjoy a nice cup of coffee.

This is a cafe located in a corner of a bookstore in front of the station. The store has books lined up, so you can also read. The interior is spacious and relatively new, with comfortable chairs, making it a good place for studying or working on a laptop.

I didn't know that this place used to be a bookstore before it became a café. It was my first time here, and I was impressed by the cozy atmosphere, as well as the availability of power outlets and Wi-Fi. I had a cup of tea, which was served in a stylish container and tasted delicious.

During my university days to my time as an office worker, I used to commute via the Seibu Shinjuku Line, passing through Takadanobaba station. I always made a detour on my way back at Takadanobaba station. The area around the station has changed a lot over the years, but the iconic buildings like Big Box, F・I Building, Meiten Building, Inamon Building, Takadanobaba Building, and Kikuzuki Building remain unchanged. Among them, the F・I Building used to house a branch of Yoshinoya Bookstore (which went bankrupt in 2016) spanning from the 3rd to the 5th floor, where I always stopped by to browse through books. Of course, I also bought many books there. Unfortunately, due to the recent decline in book sales, Yoshinoya Bookstore closed down, leaving only the Ikebukuro main store and other branches like the one in Tokorozawa. The F・I Building in Takadanobaba still stands, and the former Yoshinoya Bookstore space has been reduced to only the 3rd and 4th floors. The 4th floor now houses EW Port Cafe (since October 31, 2016), which was later transformed into "WiFi & Power Outlet Available" LUCAS FARM CAFE on June 1, 2018. On the 1st floor, there is a Don Quijote Takadanobaba store (opened on July 15, 2011), and the 2nd-floor dining area no longer has the Yangtze River restaurant I used to visit. The 7th floor, where a one-on-one English conversation school used to be, is also gone. Despite these changes, the F・I Building still has the ever-present San Germain Takadanobaba store (opened on December 17, 1971) and Canterbury (opened in September 1973) in the basement. I decided to revisit the F・I Building and tried out Lucas Farm Cafe this time. I ordered a hand drip coffee (Tomoya Coffee, House Blend) at the counter near the entrance, paid for it, and moved to a solo seat in the back. The cafe offers WiFi and power outlets, making it suitable for studying or working on a laptop. Many customers were seen working on their laptops inside. There were also communal tables available, but they were crowded. Despite being a book cafe adjacent to a bookstore, the shelves in the cafe were adorned with various books for customers to read. The hand drip coffee I ordered was decent, without any particular standout features, just a good cup of coffee. The cafe operates on a self-service basis, but the staff kindly brought the hand drip coffee to my seat. They also accept nanaco payments, adding to the convenience of the cafe.

There were also business negotiations, so I went to Takadanobaba. I was directed here, so I visited. To be honest, there were many people dining alone, and the atmosphere was not conducive to chatting with others like at a typical café. However, the staff were cute and friendly, and the interior was clean. The spacing between tables was decent, allowing for a relaxed and peaceful dining experience. Just a minute's walk from Takadanobaba Station, this place offers good value for money and ample space. The quiet atmosphere made it a comfortable place to enjoy some personal time.

Quiet cafe where you can concentrate on your own time - located on the 4th floor of a building near Takadanobaba Station, where there is a Don Quijote and Yoshinoya Bookstore. Although this review is from quite some time ago, the cafe opened in June 2018. The interior is equipped with Wi-Fi and outlets, and is quiet with comfortable chairs, making it suitable for PC work or studying. Most of the customers around were focused on their own tasks. It's a good place to relax quietly and leisurely.

I went to the Yoshimatsu Bookstore in Takadanobaba for the first time in a while. The big sign that used to be there is gone, so I thought maybe they had closed down. But when I called, they said they were still in the same building on the 3rd and 4th floors. It seems they have become less noticeable. The cafe is on the 4th floor of the same building. I ordered an iced cafe mocha with whipped cream and some tea cookies. It took a bit of time for them to bring it to my table. The cafe was not very crowded considering its location, so it's a nice place to relax and read a book.

The atmosphere inside the store is great, and the staff's service is perfect, making it an ideal environment for getting work done.

On June 1st, a cafe opened on the 4th floor of the FI Building in front of Baba Station! It used to be where "W Cafe Port Cafe" was located. On a holiday, I was planning to go to another restaurant for lunch, but since it was the first day of opening, there was a long line so I gave up. I decided to move to this cafe, which had just opened. There were three types of sandwiches available, and I chose the "Veggie Cheese Sandwich". It came with a drink, so I chose iced coffee. I paid 918 yen, including tax, and took a seat to wait. The cozy interior had many counter seats and tables for two. Many people were dining alone, working, or reading. The sandwich was made with warm baguette, fresh vegetables, cheese, and avocado. It had a strong garlic aroma. The iced coffee came in a large glass and was easy to drink, with a taste that was not too strong. Although a bit pricey, the sandwich showed a commitment to vegetables. I wanted to upload a picture of the menu, but the text was too small and hard to read, so I gave up. The drink menu had a wide variety of options. The previous cafe didn't seem to be very crowded, so maybe not many customers go up to the 4th floor of the building. It's a hidden gem cafe where you can relax.