Today, on my day off Saturday, I went to the New National Theatre in Hatsudai to watch a musical that started at 12:30 pm. I had a hearty meal at home around 10 am (and I drank quite a bit of alcohol, which is dangerous). So I watched the musical without having lunch. After it ended around 3:30 pm, I felt a bit peckish. You want to eat cake? There's a cafe nearby, so let's go there. I used to go to Cafe de L'Orangerie often to sober up. It was a choice between Coffee House and Mocha Frosty. Let's enter the cafe. Only one table is available? Lucky. Maybe a lot of people who watched the show came here? Now, what should I order? I usually go for Mont Blanc cake, but since coffee and cake cost around 1,000 yen, I'll go for a sandwich instead. - Coffee House's House Sandwich Set (1,110 yen) with salad and coffee included, it's a good price. You chose: - White Peach Tart (580 yen) - Iced Tea (530 yen) The total is 2,220 yen? The payment history in PayPay shows 2,120 yen. The cake might be a bit cheaper as part of a set. Well, that's fine. The old man at the table next to me has bad manners. If he kept it up, I was thinking about asking to change seats. But the cafe was full. When the cake and sandwich arrived, the man returned to the house, which was a relief. The two ladies next to me on the right seem to have watched the same show. They are talking excitedly about the play. Their voices are loud, but it's a bit amusing. However, their conversation clashes with ours, and it's a bit difficult to talk at the same time about Miss Saigon. Now, let's start with your tart. What is a tart? Is it different from a cake? How does it taste? It's okay? It's fine. Now, my sandwich is here. House Sandwich? Is it different from a regular sandwich? Did they bake the bread or not? Really? Whatever. These kinds of sandwiches are usually delicious. The bread is crispy and the vegetables inside are crunchy, and though there seemed to be a bit less egg and ham, it was easy to eat without overflowing. It's nice that it comes with a separate salad. After chatting for a while, it's time to leave. Thank you for the meal. Now, what should I do next... Oh, we should have that conversation before leaving, right? (laughs)

I am available in the evening. Two hotcakes cost 1230 yen. I wish they were a bit thicker. They have a slight saltiness which makes them tasty. I recommend adding ice cream, sweet red bean paste, or strawberry sauce for an extra 110 yen. It gives a nostalgic and delicious feeling.

Located near the Opera City in Hatsudai Station, this café McDonald's is easy to find next to the station. It has a very calm atmosphere, and it seems to be popular among customers visiting Opera City or nearby residents. I ordered the hotcake set (2 pieces) with ice cream for 1120 yen. The hotcakes had a traditional taste, nothing too impressive, but they tasted great with vanilla ice cream and chocolate cream on top. Drizzling honey on top added extra sweetness. The set also came with coffee, making it feel like a good deal for 1120 yen.

The other day, I stopped by a cafe near Hatsudai Station for a meeting! The interior was spacious and calm! The iced coffee was delicious and very cold! They also had a wide variety of coffee options! I will definitely visit again!

I visited in the afternoon on a holiday. The location is to the left of the Opera Street after exiting the north exit of Hatsudai Station. Opera Street is a less busy street branching off from Koshu Kaido. In front of the shop is the New National Theatre, with the Opera Palace being the largest theatre there. The street is named after it. Today, next to the New National Theatre, there is a concert hall at Tokyo Opera City where the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra is performing. The City Philharmonic Orchestra is a relatively young orchestra established in 1975. They have appeared on TV Asahi's "Untitled Concert" conducted by ballet conductor Kazuo Fukuda. I used the cafe for time adjustment. I entered the shop and was told to sit wherever I liked. The interior of the shop is divided into a front area and a back area. The back area felt a bit more calm, so I chose a 4-person table in the back. There was only a lunch food menu on the table, but when the staff brought water, they also provided me with the grand menu stored under the table. I ordered a Mandelin G-1 for 580 yen. The staff brought me a cup filled with Mandelin. It had a nice color. It was delicious, rich, and elegant. I took my time for about 30 minutes. The staff had a brisk and dignified manner. It's a good restaurant.

I used the PayPayx Shibuya Ward 20% discount campaign for breakfast. I went to the shop right next to McDonald's, just a 1-minute walk from the north exit of Keio Line Hatsudai Station on Opera Street. I arrived at the opening time of 8 o'clock and used hand sanitizer at the entrance. I ordered the "Hot Dog Morning" (748 yen) with a hot coffee and added a boiled egg (88 yen). With the PayPayx Shibuya Ward 20% discount, I enjoyed it for a total of 669 yen after a 167 yen reduction. Jazz music was playing in the store. The coffee had a slightly bitter charcoal finish. The morning plate included a hot dog, lettuce salad with Italian dressing, and a hot boiled egg as an option. The hot dog bun was soft with a slightly tangy pickle sauce. The boiled egg peeled smoothly and was not too hard. Coffee Inn was previously under UCC until it was acquired by Longreach Group in Hong Kong in 2018. The CEO of Coffee Inn and Shanoir, both under the same parent company, is Yuki Tomonari, who has an interesting career background in the food industry. The shop was not very busy during my visit, with only a few regular customers and myself. I hope they can continue to thrive, especially being located next to the always busy McDonald's.

I visited this cafe while waiting for a stage play at the New National Theatre's small theater. I only had about 30 minutes, so I quickly ordered the mentaiko cream pasta and iced coffee set. The mentaiko cream pasta was served quickly, in about 5 minutes. It seemed like it was either microwaved or heated in hot water, topped with squeezed lemon, melted butter, and plenty of powdered cheese. Surprisingly, it was quite delicious. The iced coffee also had a nice aroma and tasted good. The elderly man sitting next to me was enjoying a set of Napolitan with coffee, while his grandson had beef curry with orange juice. This cafe is a casual place where you can easily stop by. It seems to be positioned between Doutor and Tsutaya Coffee Shop. They have a variety of food menu options, but very few dessert choices. If they want to attract more female customers, they might want to consider expanding their dessert selection. I will definitely stop by again when I visit the New National Theatre.

I had some time before my afternoon appointment, so I stopped by a café in the neighborhood for a quick visit. There are many specialty coffee shops nearby like Hosakin, Muruma, and GP, but I feel more at ease in a chain café like this one. I ordered a Mandheling coffee, which I don't usually drink, for about 500 yen. I sat at a two-person table, did a little work, and enjoyed the delicious coffee. Solo customers tend to order lunch, while groups seem to be here for business meetings. This café functions well as a place for both casual and business meetings.

This is a café where the drinks are a bit expensive, but they offer a discounted morning set. It's a regular café with smoking and non-smoking sections. I ordered coffee from the Mexico Santa Cruz farm, which was a bit pricey at 530 yen. However, the toast and boiled egg for breakfast were only 80 yen, making the total 610 yen reasonable. The café is usually quiet, but sometimes there are noisy customers, and on those days, you just have to accept it. This café promotes charcoal roasting. Overall, it's just a regular café. The toast comes with butter, and the boiled egg is just a boiled egg. Nothing particularly special about this morning set. Thank you for the meal.

Vienna Fantasy Time Adjustment Coffee Float looks like an iced Vienna coffee with a firm sweet cream that balances the bitterness, stopping just short of adding sweets to the iced coffee. The seasonal Mont Blanc au lait caught my eye, but yes, it was delicious. It's been a while since I've been to this coffee shop. The atmosphere is calming and comfortable, perfect for waiting at the Opera City venue. Thank you for the meal!

On a hot day, it's best to order this one nearby. I got a melon soda without cream, but I couldn't quite call it a melon soda.

Refill coffee is half price, WiFi available, convenient for a break.

I always use this place for meetings. It has a calm atmosphere where you can relax and feel at ease. I ordered a coffee and had a meeting for about an hour. I visited around 2 pm on a weekday and was able to spend a leisurely time at a table in the back. I would like to go again.

It has been around for a long time.

I arrived earlier than the meeting time and was planning to go to McDonald's, but unexpectedly it was being cleaned and didn't feel welcoming. I continued walking and decided to try this coffee shop instead. I sat by the window as the front was designated non-smoking. I was pleased to see that the milk for the coffee was served separately. Of course, it is more expensive than McDonald's, but when they serve coffee like this, it makes the time spent here more precious and gives a sense of luxury. It's a place where you can relax and enjoy.

<June 28, 2015 First Visit> I visited this coffee shop during a walk on my day off. Coffee shops are known for having a wide range of food and drink options. I was considering having dinner later, so unfortunately I decided not to eat here. The Napolitan looked very delicious, so I would like to come back for lunch next time. I still have an old-fashioned image of coffee shops, but it seems like they have changed quite a bit! The interior is bright and welcoming, and the coffee tastes great as you would expect from a coffee specialty shop. Lately, I have been ordering cold brew at Ginza Renoir, so I found the coffee here a bit strong but still delicious. I don't visit Hatsudai often, but I think I will come more often in the future. It seems like they have power outlets available, so I might come here to work sometime. Thank you for the meal! m(_ _)m