I came here twice before, but for some reason it was closed even though it wasn't a regular holiday, so I was glad it was open this third time. Today, the weather was bad so the place was empty. Inside the cafe, besides the central counter, there were many table seats on the left and right, and I was surprised to see that it was much more spacious than it looked. It is a spacious cafe where it seems okay to go with a large group of people. The interior of the cafe has a subtle Showa era atmosphere. There are various food menu options, but I was here for the parfait. I was planning to have a fruit parfait, but the pudding I saw on Google Maps looked very delicious, so I was debating whether to order both. When I asked what the Melody Parfait, which had the cafe's name, was, I found out it was a pudding parfait, so I ordered it immediately. The Melody Parfait came on a flat plate, so it didn't look like a typical parfait. You can enjoy the change in flavors with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, banana, kiwi, yellow peach, and strawberry sauce. The pudding was in the form of a cake-like cut pudding, as expected, it was a retro, slightly firm pudding and it was delicious. The food menu was also substantial, so it might be good for lunch as well. Thank you for the meal!

I bought bread and then headed straight to the desired store! But before that, I had about an hour to spare, so I decided to visit "Melody," which is on my bucket list. I planned to have lunch there eventually, but since there were no photos of desserts posted here, I decided to try a dessert first! It was early after the opening time, and there were no other customers except for the owner and me. I initially chose the "Melody Parfait," but it was unavailable due to the homemade pudding used in the parfait being sold out. As an alternative, I ordered the "Fruit Parfait (¥650)." I asked the owner if I could buy a cake to take out, and they said it's possible in winter but not in summer because the cake set contents vary by season – scones in winter and panna cotta in summer. The dessert menu is extensive, but it seems like they focus more on sweets. The parfait arrived promptly, and it was filled with bananas, kiwi, cherries, muscat grapes, vanilla ice cream, and strawberry jam – a fruit lover's paradise! I love Sapporo's Shime Parfait, but in terms of price and ease of eating, I might prefer the old-fashioned parfait! However, in famous parfait shops, I always end up ordering the elaborate parfaits even though they are pricey. Shortly after ordering the Fruit Parfait, I noticed that someone else on Retty had ordered the same menu. But the ingredients seemed different, so I felt relieved. Depending on the restaurant or my mood that day, I tend to crave menus that are not posted with photos or have low order rates. The owner was very pleasant, and I received a matchbox with the restaurant's name on it when I left. Parfaits may not be voluminous in size, but they are made up of various ingredients and can be quite filling! Although the order was reversed, let's head to the main restaurant for a meal next time! Thank you for the meal.

I am Napoli detective Nagareboshi. As I grow older, I find myself lacking the courage to explore new places like I used to. However, I must continue investigating to avoid being unemployed. Let's do our best. This cafe is quite old and located along a river in a residential area, making it easy to miss. The building is large and stands out, but many people in Tomakomai may not be aware of it. The cafe is spacious and has a sophisticated interior reminiscent of the bubble era. Despite its size, the operation is handled by just one older lady. Napoli Spaghetti for 650 yen with soup is a pleasant surprise. The noodles are slightly thick and smooth, with a mild acidity and a hint of Worcestershire sauce richness. There is not much sautéed flavor. Oh, the Tokachi Parmesan cheese is a nice touch... let's sprinkle a bit more. There's something about this Napoli-style spaghetti that is simple and comforting, like something you would find in a cookbook. It was quite delicious, but unfortunately, no arrests were made this time.

It's been about 20 years since I last visited during lunchtime. There was one other customer there. I ordered the fried rice from a sunny table seat. The staff was friendly. They had BOSE speakers, but there was no background music. The seasoning was light, with just the right amount of salt for an old man like me... It was delicious. I'd like to try other menu items as well. The fried rice was 750 yen. Thank you! (^^)v

Shirakaba Town Cafe is located along the river in a relatively large building with plenty of seating. The interior is simple yet clean and relaxing, with a spacious feel. Small groups can reserve a seat on the second floor. Now, onto the food! - Blend coffee for 450 yen - Moderately balanced in acidity and bitterness. - Easy to drink blend - I've been curious about the cake that comes with the set (^◇^;) I'll definitely come back for lunch!