I wanted to relax and enjoy at a cafe called "Poirot" that I heard about, but it turned out that they only open at 10 am on weekdays. On weekends, they open around 1 pm, and it's not guaranteed that they will be open, so you have to check their Instagram for the timing. Since I happened to be nearby on a day when they were open, I decided to visit before heading home. The interior looks like a renovated house, and except for the second-floor tatami room, you can use your shoes inside. Ordering and payment are done at the first-floor register. I took about 3 minutes to decide on my order, even though there was no one waiting behind me, so I need to be more decisive next time. I ordered the "Choco & Choco (¥400)" and the new menu item "Apple Chocolate (¥500)" along with the "Poirot Blend (¥400)" drink. The time limit for staying at the cafe was 2 hours for up to ¥500, 3 hours for ¥501-¥1000, and 4 hours for ¥1001-¥1500. If you spend over ¥1501, you can stay as long as you want. I planned to take a nap after finishing my food and drink since I was feeling tired and had plans to go out at night. The thick-sliced toast was delightful, crispy on the outside and soft and chewy inside. It was like marshmallow! The chocolate cream, chocolate syrup, and crunchy chocolate on top of the toast gave a triple chocolate punch. The chocolate cream was creamy and sweet, which matched my craving for sweetness. The chocolate syrup was generously drizzled, and the crunchiness of the chocolate added another dimension to the dish. The pool of chocolate sauce on the plate was also a nice touch. The whipped cream on top melted slightly after resting, soaking into the toast and enhancing the flavor and texture. The drink was reasonably priced at ¥400, much cheaper than other places. The "Apple Chocolate" dessert was rich and slightly bitter, complemented by the sweet whipped cream with a hint of cinnamon. The fresh apple added a refreshing touch to the dish. I enjoyed the coffee while eating the toast and the chocolate cake and felt quite full. I even continued eating despite being full, which was a bit excessive! I read a book and took a short nap after finishing my meal, and I ended up staying for 3 hours. If I didn't have work or plans the next day, I would have stayed even longer. It's a great space where you can quietly enjoy your food and even read like in a library. The private booths and partitions are well-designed, making it a perfect place for locals to enjoy. Next time, I'll try their meal options and tea. Thank you for the delicious meal.

September 12, 2023✎︎________・Mrs. Oliva Set/1000・Evening Set/800✎︎________During the hot season, they have late opening hours! It's convenient because you can go after work too♡ I wanted to try the Evening Set available only on weekdays from 5pm to 7pm!! The pork chops look delicious(´ω｀) It's cheap with a drink included♡ The rice portion is quite generous too!! I was very satisfied with the 6-7 pieces of meat♡ The seasoning makes the rice so tasty(๑•ω•๑) I also tried the Mrs. Oliva Set for the first time, and I was surprised to get two drinks included! The apple tea with grated apple in it has a natural sweetness♡ I was thinking of having pudding, but it's temporarily unavailable due to the menu expansion and lack of ingredients in the fridge! I love pudding, so I hope it will come back soon♡ Thank you for the ice cream too!! It was a feast♡

If you're looking for a place where you can relax and read a book (but also want to drink coffee, eat sweets, and maybe even have some Neapolitan or pizza toast), then this is the place for you. You can have it all here.

On August 24, 2023: - Zenzai (sweet red bean soup with mochi) - Pizza toast - Lemon squash It was an extremely hot day! The first floor had air conditioning, but the second floor didn't, so it was hot up there. However, the breeze from the fan and the windows made it feel cool and comfortable. It seemed like they didn't recommend the second floor much due to the heat, so I had it all to myself. I usually sit on the first floor, so it was my first time on the second floor, and it was so cute with the Bambi decorations. Surrounded by the smell of books, it was a blissful time. The new menu item, zenzai, had plenty of white mochi balls, which I loved! While other places might only have 2-3 mochi balls, this one had 5-6, which was very satisfying. It was hot, so I had a refreshing lemon squash. As a thank you for bringing a gift before, they even gave me ice cream. They are so kind. The pizza toast was thick and filling. I love everything about this place. I will definitely come back! Thank you for the delicious meal.

On June 13, 2023✎︎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿・Rare Cheesecake/400・Honey Cheese Toast/450・Iced Milk Coffee/500・Extra Milk/200✎︎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿I always want to come every week if Poirot-san is available!! It's hard to come when our days off don't match up (๑•́︿•̀๑) I heard they added new menu items, but I haven't been able to try them yet!! I want to have the rice curry available only on Fridays and Saturdays (´°̥̥̥ω°̥̥̥｀) It was hot on this day, so I had the refreshing Rare Cheesecake♡ I love the sweet and sour honey lemon served with it (´ω｀) I always order it, but my favorite is Poirot-san's Iced Milk Coffee! I ask for a refill with milk while there's still coffee ice left (๑´ㅂ`๑) Also, my favorite Honey Cheese Toast♡ The thick toast is amazing!! With plenty of cheese, it's delicious with honey on top (˙꒳​˙ ) I had a chat with the owner on my way out, and they remembered our previous conversation♡ Made me so happy! I'll be back again. Thank you for the meal♡

Near Toyohira Police Station, I visited a cozy reading room to organize documents over lunch. At first, I hesitated if it was a good choice, but I decided to try it. I ordered a classic Neapolitan dish on the first floor and went up to the reading room on the second floor. While working lightly, I waited for about 15 minutes until the Neapolitan arrived. After finishing my work, I enjoyed the old-fashioned Neapolitan, which was delicious. For dessert, I had chocolate cake and iced tea to replenish my energy. It was a great meal that fueled me for the rest of the day.

On May 9, 2023✎︎______・Pizza Toast/500・Napolitan/600・Pudding/300・Milk Coffee/500・Black Tea/400・Lemon Squash/500✎︎______I visited the reading room with Poirot-san, which is a monthly tradition for me. I wish I could come every week if the timing aligns! It's frustrating when they are closed on Mondays, and the weekends are irregular, so even if I want to come, I can't. The books are enjoyable, the atmosphere is cozy, and the drinks/food are cheap and delicious, making it impossible not to stay indoors! I think I was there for about 4 hours this day. Many customers seem to be conscious of their stay time, but the owner sets the duration based on the amount spent. If you spend over 2000 yen, you can stay as long as you want, which is always the case for me. The pizza toast is thick and delicious, with plenty of corn, which makes me happy. The pudding here is simple but soft, and my favorite. I heard they have a new menu with rice curry, so I'll definitely come back again! Thank you for the meal.♡

March 17, 2023✎︎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿・Honey Cheese Toast・Custard Pudding・Cafe au Lait✎︎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿One of my favorite places♡ I come here to relax once a month!! I love everything about this place - the atmosphere, the food and sweets, the personality of the owner, all of it is my favorite (๑´ㅂ`๑) I was planning to go watch basketball at Kitaeru this day, so I was just chilling until it started♡ I gave them chocolates for Valentine's Day, and they gave me ice cream in return (´ω｀) It was strawberry ice cream and it was delicious! Before I knew it, hours had passed, which is pretty common for me to spend 4-5 hours here, but it really is so comfortable♡ I can forget about time and spend a relaxing holiday here♡ The cheese toast is thick and with cheese, how could it not be delicious!! The salad dressing is also my favorite♡ I ordered a cafe au lait, and I was happy to find out that refills are only 200 yen as long as there's still coffee ice left (*´ω｀*) The pudding is soft and simple! This pudding here is my type♡ I will definitely come back. Thank you for the meal♡

2023.02.11✎︎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿・Napolitan spaghetti/600 yen・Tea blend/600 yen✎︎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿One of my favorite places♡ If I have a day off, I'll spend the whole day indoors (laughs) February 11th and 14th are Valentine's Day, so if you order a meal, you can get chocolate ice cream, so I made time to visit! It was crowded probably because it was a Saturday ( ´ㅁ` ; ) They guided me to the counter and said they would move me to the first floor when a seat became available, such kindness♡ It's almost like being in my own space, so I can enjoy reading without worrying about others, and when I order food and drinks, it's the ultimate indoor life when they are served! I end up staying for about 4-5 hours each time, but the owner is kind and tells me not to worry about it ( ˘ω˘ ) It's a quiet space, so I don't talk much with the owner, but when I write a letter, they reply on Instagram, so that's also fun♡ I had meat spaghetti last time, so this time I had Napolitan spaghetti! The octopus and sausage are cute♡ It's simple, but the deliciousness is addictive!! I also like the dressing that comes with the salad that comes with the meal (*´ω`*) They said the tea blend comes in a teacup, and it was overflowing haha. It was enough for 3-4 cups, so it's recommended for those who like to stay long♡ The chocolate ice cream I was looking forward to that day was also served as a service, and it was so delicious that I couldn't believe it! It was like Belgian chocolate? The sweetness was just right with a rich flavor, and I could eat as much as I wanted! I feel so relaxed in this space like my grandmother's house, I want to visit every time I have a day off! Thank you for the meal♡

On a certain weekday, I suddenly had some free time and decided to visit a cafe called "Dokushitsu" in Hiragishi 4-jo, Toyohira-ku, which I hadn't been able to visit before. Since there is no parking lot, I parked at a nearby coin parking lot for 200 yen for 30 minutes. The cafe is located in a small historical house, and the entrance has various notes posted. The interior is divided into two floors, with a cozy and calming atmosphere in each space. I chose a comfortable chair on the first floor and spent some time relaxing. There are bookshelves scattered around the cafe with a variety of books, from difficult reads to manga. The background music was a nice, melancholic jazz sound. I decided to order an "Iced Coffee" and a "Pudding" from the menu. The pudding was homemade and had a traditional taste, with a slightly firm surface and a smooth texture inside, served with a generous amount of sweet caramel at the bottom. The iced coffee was served in a copper glass with coffee ice cubes to prevent dilution. I wondered about the capacity limit and if groups were allowed. Overall, it was a great experience, and I decided that next time, I would walk to the cafe to avoid the expensive coin parking. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

November 4, 2022✎︎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿･Cheese Meat/700･Pudding/300･Milk Coffee/500✎︎＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿Congratulations on the 1st anniversary on November 2♡ (๑°༥°๑) It's amazing that it's only been a year since the opening. The cozy atmosphere, the friendly owner, and the delicious food and desserts make this one of my favorite places. I often find myself coming here once a month, getting lost in a book or work, and just relaxing. I love that they serve drinks and food if you ask for it! It's easy to lose track of time here, so I usually leave when my battery runs out to avoid becoming a complete shut-in (lol). I always end up ordering more than one item, so I usually sit on the first floor where I can enjoy my own space without worrying about the people next to me. They added new partitions to create a more private atmosphere! The new Meat Spa dish is only available on Friday nights and weekends, and it was deliciously hearty this time with plenty of meat and cheese. I've been loving their pudding lately too – it's just the right texture and sweetness. This month, they're giving out bookmarks for the 1st anniversary, and if you win, you get a free drink voucher, but I didn't win (´・ω・) I really want a bookmark with the owner's hand-drawn cat picture on it! Looks like I'll have to go back soon! Thank you for the wonderful meal♡

May 25, 2022. A cafe in the Toyohira Koen Station area where you can also read books♡ The interior, renovated from a house, is very cozy! The space is created with consideration for customers, and the food and drinks are fantastic ( ˶'ᵕ'˶)✄----------------------------‐✄︎︎︎︎☑︎︎︎︎︎Honey Cheese Toast/400☑︎︎︎︎︎Iced Milk Coffee/500☑︎︎︎︎︎Lemon Squash/400☑︎Whipped Coffee/600︎︎︎︎☑︎Cookie/100Total: 2000 yen✄----------------------------‐✄I couldn't forget the comfort of the place and returned without waiting for another day! Just like last time, it was also 2000 yen this time. I'm not intentionally aiming for it though (lol) Looking at the number of orders again, I realize I ordered too much ( °-° ) I stayed for about 4 hours this time. I want to come here every week and even settle down here!! I feel like I should go to the library, but being able to read without worrying about people and having food and drinks makes it perfect for staying indoors!! The drinks are not too expensive and they are delicious‪( * ॑꒳ ॑*) The Lemon Squash is refreshing and light! The honey lemon flavor is sweet and sour♡ I also love the coffee ice cubes in the coffee ( 'ω' ) This time, I ordered the cheese toast! You can put as much honey as you like♡ And the thickness is amazing (◦`꒳´◦) It's twice the size you would get at other places (lol) I'm full. I'll visit again soon. Thank you for the meal♡

Hidden gem Cafe in Toyohira Park area♡ There are plenty of books available, and the quiet space makes you want to get lost in reading (*˘ᵕ˘*) The delicious food and drinks make me want to live here!! ✄----------------------------‐✄︎︎︎︎ ☑︎︎︎︎︎Gratin/700 ☑︎︎︎︎︎Homemade pudding/300 ☑︎︎︎︎︎Milk coffee/500 ☑︎︎︎︎︎Iced milk coffee/500 ✄----------------------------‐✄ Opened on November 2, 2021♡ A cafe near Toyohira Park Station, close to Kitae-ru. It is renovated from a house and has a very calming antique atmosphere ( ˙ᵕ˙ ) It is located in a residential area, so it may be easy to overlook as it looks like a regular house! They are open when the sign is out. Please enter without ringing the doorbell, as indicated ⚑⚐゛︎︎︎︎ There are seats on the 1st and 2nd floors, with a reading room and Japanese-style room on the 2nd floor, including tables for two. You can spend your time quietly as talking is strictly prohibited! There are plenty of books on both floors, which is delightful as you can read as much as you like!! They offer a wide range of genres from manga to novels. They are open until 7 pm on weekdays and until 11 pm on Fridays! Weekend hours vary by month, so check their Instagram✓ ...Even if you get hungry in the middle, the meals and drinks are reasonably priced, so you can rest assured ( ◍´꒳`◍ ) They use Kikuchi Coffee for coffee and Parisian Saga for bread. When I visited, I wasn't very hungry, so I ordered pudding and iced milk coffee (*ˊᗜˋ*) The simple custard pudding was just right in sweetness with a soft and bouncy texture, which I really liked♡ The iced milk coffee is made with coffee ice cubes, so it doesn't dilute even when it melts!! It's nice that they consider your reading time. I ended up staying from around 3 pm until close to 8 pm ( ˃ ˂ ) Apologizing for staying so long, they kindly said that everyone says that, but please take your time, which I appreciated♡ I got hungry in the middle, so I ordered the gratin I had my eye on! It takes time, but I was surprised by the volume ( °-° ) Thick slices of buttered toast!!!! Salad is also included, which is a great deal. A simple gratin with macaroni and corn♡ It's delicious with plenty of cheese!! The milk coffee I ordered additionally had a creamy foam and was surprisingly delicious ( `-´ )!!! The cozy atmosphere, delicious food and drinks, and reasonable prices. It's close to home, so I feel like I could spend a whole day here on my days off!! Thank you for the meal♡

Oh my, I was planning to inquire next week because there was no phone number, but wait, the page is already up! Looks like someone worked on Saturday (*^^*) Mr. Z visited a day earlier than Totoro, and they even sat at the same seat (*^^*) Now for the second review! Visited on 11/06/2021. The inside of the shop was hot, so they turned off the stove. The hot milk coffee for 500 yen warmed up my cold body and awakened my heart. The first floor has the kitchen and customer seating. The best seat is the single sofa at the back, complete with an ottoman, creating a world just for you. Definitely a prime seat. If you live nearby, this is a place you'll definitely visit often. If you ever feel lonely, sitting at the counter and chatting with the staff is also nice. The second floor is a reading room, and a lovely woman with a book in hand quietly went up. This milk coffee is delicious, very smooth and gentle.

The other day, I discovered "Reading Room Poirot" on Instagram, and on November 2, they opened their doors. Three days later, after finishing work, I rushed over around 4 PM. Just a minute's walk from Toho Line Toyohira Park Station Exit 1, heading north on a narrow alley. The exterior of the shop looks like an ordinary house, and without the signboard with the name of the shop, you wouldn't know it's a store. Upon entering, you take off your shoes and go upstairs. It's not exactly an old folk house, but it's probably over 50 years old, and it has been nicely decorated with furniture and furnishings without changing the partitions. Despite the high temperature for this time of year, the kerosene stove was lit, keeping the room warm and humid. A single woman in her 30s or 40s was running the place. "There are seats on the first and second floors, so choose where you like," she said. I chose a single sofa with an ottoman in the back corner on the first floor. It's a "no talking" reading cafe, so the seats are for individuals facing the counter or the wall. On the side table, there are condiments, toothpicks, menus, napkins, lights, and more. After carefully looking at the menu, I ordered "homemade cookies @100" and "black tea @400." The tea was brewed slowly and brought to me in about 10 minutes. In the meantime, I picked up a book from the bookshelf and started reading. The "homemade cookies" come in a set of two at this price, not too sweet, not too hard, with a hint of buttery flavor, perfect for tea time. The "black tea" was to my liking in terms of aroma, strength, and temperature, making it easy to drink with a mild astringency. After leisurely reading and browsing on my phone, almost two hours had passed. They are open until 9 PM on weekdays, but on Friday nights, they are open until 11 PM. How about spending a quiet autumn evening in such a place? It's a hidden gem where you can easily stop by even in cold weather with the subway nearby. Personally, I would be delighted if they could offer a slightly fancy bottle of craft beer. The seats at the back of the first floor are a bit dark for reading (due to my presbyopia). I would also appreciate it if they had Wi-Fi and power outlets (sorry for being selfish). I would love to visit again at my leisure. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

A very atmospheric and quiet place where you can read books peacefully.

I can relax very slowly and feel healed. The food is delicious and the cost performance is too good! I love this place!