A cafe located on a busy street with a spacious interior, making it easy to find a seat during off-peak hours. The atmosphere is welcoming for solo customers, and the menu offers delicious French toast, worth the wait.

I wandered around Ikebukuro during my lunch break and had soba for lunch. I decided to visit this cafe on the first floor of the building. Last week, I went to a different mermaid cafe, but I thought this one was more convenient because it's closer. It would be even more convenient if they offered a variety of iced coffee options. ✨

I always think, "Why not change the name of the street?" but it's not that simple. The intersection at the east exit of Ikebukuro, the road with a lot of foot traffic between this store and Lotteria, used to be called the road to Tokyu Hands, but our generation knows it as "60th Floor Street," and now it's called "Sunshine 60 Street." However, despite this, the majority of people mistakenly refer to this road as "Sunshine Street." "Sunshine Street" is actually a completely different street, but many people clearly remember it wrong and call it that. Even a quick search on the internet shows people referring to this store's location as "the entrance of Sunshine Street" or "the corner of Green Avenue and Sunshine Street," creating corners of two roads that should not intersect. For those who know the correct name, it just feels wrong. As a local in Ikebukuro, I no longer have the intention to point out the mistakes loudly. Rather, I think that the system that has created a situation prone to mistakes is the problem. I feel like it's a "first come, first served" kind of mindset. I understand the need to protect patents and trademarks, but I think it's more serious that there are no solutions to the current situation filled with errors. In this day and age, it's easy to communicate even when you're out with cell phones and smartphones, but it wasn't like that in the past. I know of a person whose love ended and life changed because a couple who were supposed to meet at the entrance of Sunshine Street couldn't find each other. Now, about this store. This store is located at the entrance of "Sunshine 60 Street." It used to be a cafe or Italian restaurant called "SPAZIO." The second floor's "Milky Way" is more famous. Personally, I didn't have much connection with either of them. I've visited the second floor's "Miyagino" a few times though. This store is part of the chain bakery "Little Mermaid," belonging to the same group. I tried the "Iced Cafe Latte" (460 yen) + "Croissant" (242 yen) + "Salted Butter Bread" (165 yen) - as shown in the photo. I thought the coffee flavor of the Iced Cafe Latte was delicious. It had a deep bitterness and a solid core. The Croissant was of the soft type. Some people say it's "unacceptable" because it's not crispy, but it used to be the mainstream. However, I felt the wheat flavor, butteriness, and saltiness were weak. The Salted Butter Bread was warmed up. It wasn't hollow like a Viennoiserie, but the dough was fluffy inside. This also felt lacking in salt, butter, and far from the wheat flavor. But, there was something about it that was strangely appealing. After finishing it, I pondered for a while, but my senses faded just before reaching a conclusion. And yet, I foolishly went to buy one more. I had it warmed up again. Flipping it over, it had a quite oily appearance. However, it didn't directly translate to a buttery taste. Eating it by tearing it with my hands, I thought it was somewhat like a brioche. Despite its mild sweetness and flavor, the fluffy texture was pleasant. Yes, I think this kind of bread is also good. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal. (By Kyonatsu Shuukuu, 6/20/2023) (23 reviews/3.15)

Cafe Mocha ¥550. There was plenty of whipped cream! The cups at Leoleoni are cute and I'm happy with the water. The interior is new, stylish, clean, and spacious. I chose a seat along Sunshine Street. The trees along Green Boulevard looked beautiful and I realized how big they were! Thank you for the meal!

I had been curious for a while and finally decided to try it out this time. The seating was open, so we chose our seats first and then ordered drinks and food. It wasn't too crowded when I went, with some seats available here and there. During snack time, I had the French toast which was topped with a light and easy-to-eat whipped cream. I shared it with a friend. For drinks, we had lemon squash and black tea. I had the lemon squash, which was not too sour or too sweet, just the right balance that I liked. They also sold bread and other items, so I think I'll go back again.

After lunch, I wandered around the department store and then looked for a cafe. I decided to go to the glass-walled cafe on the first floor across from Lotteria at the entrance of Sunshine Street. The prices for coffee and sweets are reasonable. I ordered a cafe latte and Honey French Toast with a Danish pastry. You can choose from honey, chocolate, or caramel. The interior of the cafe is natural and you can relax.

It seems like they used the word "ようです" because there was something about the shop's business that seemed unbelievable. However, for some reason, the place was empty and you could choose your seat freely. The drinks are a bit pricey, but you can have a wonderful time there.

Below the famous Milky Way cafe in Ikebukuro, there is a bakery and cafe where it's easier for a man to take a break. They recommend the Basque cheesecake, so I tried that with iced tea. It was really delicious, and the prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, they were sold out of soups like clam chowder. They only accept cash payments here, and there are no charging outlets available.

In the super center area of Ikebukuro, on a Saturday afternoon, it seems like every tea shop is packed when you feel like taking a break or resting your tired feet. It's frustrating to have to stand and wait for a seat. However, there is one shop where you can easily find a seat, despite the crowded area. I was suspicious at first, thinking there might be something wrong with the place, but it turned out to be a normal coffee shop. It is operated by a bakery called Little Mermaid, which also sells bread inside the shop (I haven't tried the bread yet). The coffee is not particularly delicious, but it's a relief to be able to sit comfortably and enjoy a cup of coffee amidst the crowded area. The downside is that they only accept cash for payment, which feels a bit outdated. The background music in the shop is 80s Western music.

I stopped by because I wanted to drink coffee. I ordered an iced coffee. There were many types of bread available, but I decided to only have black coffee as I planned to eat later. Even though it was a regular size, it was satisfying to drink and I enjoyed it.

Located along the intersection where Green Street and Sunshine Street intersect in the east exit of Ikebukuro. This bakery cafe has a spacious eat-in area, with a limited variety of bread but also offers sweets. It seems like a calm and cozy cafe where you can linger. I ordered the "Salted bread with red bean and whipped cream" from the shelf, along with a grapefruit juice at the register. The salted bread with red bean and whipped cream costs 220 yen. It was slightly larger in size and had that unique juiciness of salted bread. The taste of the bread was average, but considering the location and the atmosphere of the cafe, I think it's a good deal. (*^^*)

It's a relatively spacious cafe near the station. I happened to find an available seat so I decided to dine in. I ordered bread and a cafe latte. The taste was okay. I found it inconvenient that they only accepted cash for payment. I hope they start accepting card or QR code payments since the percentage of cash payments has been decreasing recently. Well, it's near the station so it's bound to have customers. I'm curious about their rice dishes and soups as well.

I visited here at the entrance of Sunshine Street. The interior of the store is much larger than it looks from the outside. There were many solo female customers. I had a croissant for takeout. The buttery taste was a bit weak, and it was a little dry.

"Salted bread with red bean paste and whipped cream (tax included 220 yen)"... A combination of salty bread, gentle sweetness of whipped cream, and red bean paste. It's a delicious equation of the infinite loop of salty and sweet flavors. And the crunchy cornflakes-like texture under the whipped cream adds to the deliciousness. I wonder why that crunchy texture remains even after some time has passed. I'd like to ask about it next time I visit the store. It's a bit similar to the enjoyment of having flakes in a parfait. Another item I bought, "Sweet chestnut Danish (excluding tax 190 yen)," has small chopped chestnuts generously mixed in, which is delightful. Sliced almonds add to the variety of textures. It's a bit on the sweeter side but very delicious. I recommend trying it if you can. Both items I bought were hits. The relatively affordable prices are also a plus. Next time I visit, I plan to buy more varieties. The plastic bag costs 3 yen. It's just a plain transparent plastic bag, not one with the logo or design of the store. It's a bit disappointing for a fun bakery shopping experience."

As soon as you enter Sunshine Street, there is a cafe on the right. There is a bread booth in front, so you can also just buy bread. I bought a Maribo cheese roll and a quiche for a total of 518 yen. The quiche is pretty ordinary with no standout features, except maybe you can slightly feel the texture of the vegetables. The cheese roll is like a small-sized coppe bread with plenty of Maribo cheese. The slight acidity of the Maribo cheese is just right, making it an easy-to-eat bread.

After visiting the original New Tang Tang main store in Ikebukuro East Exit, my friend suddenly said she wanted to have coffee. We searched for a place and decided to enter a cafe that she recommended. There were bread displayed near the entrance for sale and for dining in. Since I was already full, I went straight to the counter to place our orders without looking at the bread selection. While waiting, I noticed they were making bread and other items on the side. I ordered cocoa, while my friend ordered coffee and a hot apple pie. They warmed up the hot apple pie for her, so I waited for her to join me at our table. We sat at a counter seat that was not easily visible from the outside. My friend shared the hot apple pie with me, which had apple slices with the skin on inside. The pie also had custard cream underneath, which combined well with the tartness of the apples. The cocoa was not too sweet and did not come with whipped cream. My friend didn't want it, so I added the whipped cream that came with the hot apple pie into my cocoa, making it just the right level of sweetness. The store was bright, clean, and had a pleasant atmosphere with spacious seating arrangements. I felt like I could relax and enjoy a meal or a cup of tea here.

I went shopping in Ikebukuro with my friends who always get along well with me. We got a little tired from walking, so we decided to stop by this cafe right in front of us. The access from Ikebukuro Station is good, it's located near a crosswalk straight ahead from the East Exit. As it was the New Year, everywhere was crowded, including this cafe. The interior was bright, simple, and stylish! We went to the counter and ordered Minestrone soup and a hot coffee, which were served quickly, surprising us as the place seemed busy. The Minestrone soup had lots of ingredients and the sweet and sour tomato-based soup was delicious! It seemed like it would go well with bread dishes too. The hot coffee had a good aroma and no bitterness or strong taste, just a nice, aromatic coffee. The bread and sandwich dishes also looked delicious, so I'd like to try them soon.

A self-service style cafe located on Sunshine 60 Street, the main street from Ikebukuro Station to Sunshine City. I visited this cafe because I saw bread lined up through the window and was interested in trying it. They offer a variety of pastries and bread, although the selection is not extensive. I purchased the Mushroom Focaccia, which had several types of mushrooms on top. The seasoning was relatively simple for a bread, making it suitable for both lunch and breakfast. I also tried the Coffee Cream French, a French bread sandwiched with coffee cream. The bread had a hard texture typical of French bread, but it was slightly dry. The coffee cream had a strong coffee aroma and bitterness, which I enjoyed. The total cost for both items was just under ¥500. Although it felt a bit pricey, considering the location, it seemed reasonable. They also offer soup and sweets for dine-in, so it might be better to use this cafe as a casual dining spot rather than just for takeaway bread.

I stopped by this newly opened store and the interior was still clean and there were various types of bread in front of the door. I tried the Honey French Toast Danish bread this time! The crust was crispy and the inside of the bread was moist with a gentle honey flavor that had soaked in.

A bakery cafe opened on August 14th at the east exit of Ikebukuro, with a bright and Nordic atmosphere. It's a self-service cafe, so you need to keep your seat before ordering at the counter. Prices range from ¥352 for coffee to ¥510 for smoothies (excluding tax). They offer open sandwiches, French toast made with Danish pastries, cherry pie baked in the shop, and Danish cream cheese cake. You can also enjoy croissants and Danish pastries in the cafe. I tried the "White Peach and Yogurt Smoothie" for ¥510. It was refreshing with white peach smoothie, yogurt smoothie, whipped cream, and peach sauce. It's only ¥550 including tax, so I think it's a great value! It's a convenient location for meeting up with friends!