There are two stores in Iwamoto-cho, the Iwamoto-cho store and the Iwamoto-cho Ekimae store. I visited the Iwamoto-cho store on a Saturday and it was not too crowded, so I had a comfortable time. ★Visited on: Saturday, around 2:30 pm, the store was about half full. I was seated right away. ★Ordered: Rooibos mint tea for 330 yen. They have Wi-Fi, but I wish they would display the password in an easier-to-find location. Other than that, it was a comfortable experience. Thank you for the meal~

Located along Showa Street, directly above Iwamotocho Station, is a café. I stopped by here on my way back from a meeting in Akihabara to shake off the hot and humid air. It was 1:00 pm on a weekday. I had another meeting afterwards, so I decided to skip alcohol and ordered an iced coffee instead. Stepping into the café, the cool air was a relief from the sticky heat outside. I ordered an iced coffee at the service counter and paid in cash. I found a seat in between two businessmen, one of whom was dozing off. I took a sip of the black iced coffee, which had a slightly mild taste but a pleasant hint of sweetness within the moderate bitterness. It was a delicious iced coffee that suited Japanese taste buds. I relaxed for about 15 minutes, feeling refreshed and ready to head back out. Café Veroncho may not be common in the local area, but it's a great spot in the city to cool off during the hot weather.

At the stable Velocce, I took a short break with a book in hand ✨ I ordered a hot cafe latte, which is cheap, delicious, and my favorite. They also have seats with outlets, making it a recommended spot for those who work indoors. It's relatively not too crowded, so it's a great place if you want to relax.

This chain store offers great value for money. It's amazing that you can get an iced coffee for just 280 yen nowadays. In the area around Iwamotocho, many cafes are closed on weekends, so I often end up going to this shop. I also love their egg sandwich.

A store located a short walk from Iwamotocho Station. It was my first time visiting. There are also two other stores near the station. The interior of the store is very spacious, allowing you to relax. I ordered a blended coffee on this day. With the points I had accumulated, I got it for 180 yen.

Stopped by for a coffee, a break, and some office work. The Beloche was not very spacious but had a moderate amount of customers. I picked up a Baumkuchen and ordered a blend. Sat at the counter for a while to do some office work. It's great that they have a smoking booth for smokers.

Nearby Company Lunch Series #174. I was feeling a little peckish, so I decided to stop by the nearby Beloche for a light snack and a drink. The shop is located along Yasukuni Street, a short walk from Iwamotocho Station A4 exit, with a red glass exterior serving as a distinctive sign. Inside, there are counter and table seats, including smoking seats, and several power outlets for charging. I visited around 3:30 PM and the shop was moderately busy, but I was able to make my purchase quickly. There were two female staff members working. Today, I ordered the Chewy Nan Pizza - Pepperoni & Bacon - and a Hot Royal Milk Tea. The food arrived in about 2-3 minutes. The Nan Pizza was a light bread topped with pepperoni, bacon, tomatoes, and onions, with a Genovese sauce. The texture was soft and chewy, and the taste was great. I wanted to add Tabasco sauce, but since it was a takeout order, I couldn't. However, I recommend adding it if you dine in. I will definitely visit again for another meal.

On weekdays in the morning, it is very empty and relaxing. The counter seats by the window have outlets both above and below. There is WiFi, but the connection is a bit weak. It is completely non-smoking, which is great as I dislike the smell of smoke. It is also conveniently located near the station, making it a great place to relax in the morning!

I went to the restaurant to kill some time before heading to the next customer's place. It was cold with snowflakes falling, and only a table near the door was available, so I sat there and ordered a blend coffee. The WiFi signal was a bit weak, but that's okay. The door was left open due to the crowded entrance, making it cold, but it was a good spot to pass the time. After sitting for about 30 minutes, I headed to the next customer's place.

I will have a light lunch with a tamago tuna sandwich and iced coffee at Cafe Beroche, where I often go to adjust my schedule. The free WiFi has been very convenient lately. I will have a power lunch, check emails, and prepare documents while enjoying my time, getting ready for the afternoon meeting.

I visited the familiar coffee shop Cafe Veloce, located just a few minutes' walk from Iwamotocho Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, for a break. I also ordered a sandwich for a light meal. The coffee is delicious and you can enjoy the aroma even when adding cream or syrup. It is affordable and offers good value for money. The sandwich, priced in the 200 yen range, is made with fluffy bread, allowing you to enjoy its texture. I would like to visit again if I have the chance. It was a delicious sandwich with delicious coffee.

- I had a hot coffee size large (286 yen). - It's been a while since I visited Iwamotocho. I arrived a little earlier than planned, so I decided to visit the usual "Cafe Beloche Iwamotocho" again. - Even on a holiday in February during the self-restraint period, the seats were almost full. It might feel suffocating to stay at home all the time. I was grateful to be able to work remotely at a cafe after a long time. - Despite that, I was very thankful to have snagged a window seat with an outlet this time. - I plugged in my laptop and cables into the valuable counter outlet and switched my mindset for work. It was invigorating. - This area is not a tourist spot, so there are not many people walking outside, making it easy to concentrate without distractions. It's a lovely location where you can still enjoy natural light. Thank you for the hospitality once again. Bon appétit! #Cafe #CoffeeShop #Iwamotocho #CafeBeloche #Nomad #NomadWork #PowerOutlet #NoSmoking

Veloci is a chain of stores with convenient and affordable options, perfect for adjusting to your schedule. However, after being acquired by the financially strict Longreach Group, a Hong Kong-based investment fund, they seem to be aiming for high double-digit growth rates and profit margins. I was surprised by the sudden significant price increase in December 2020. The "straight tea" now costs 231 yen, but with points, it's 131 yen, which is still relatively cheap. I earned some points during my visit, allowing me to relax while organizing my research photos, responding to readers, and continuing my writing activities.

- I had American coffee size L (250 yen). - I had some business in Iwamotocho for the first time in about a month, so I arrived a little earlier than planned. - With winter approaching and the increase in COVID-19 cases, the counter seats were properly partitioned for infection prevention. - I am grateful to this store where I can always secure a seat and power source. Thanks to them, I was able to work comfortably even outside. - It has gotten quite cold, so I switched from ordering iced to hot coffee. Hot coffee in winter is very soothing. Thank you for the meal.

- I had a Mega Iced Coffee (360 yen). - Located just a 1-minute walk from Iwamotocho Station, there is the Café Veloce Iwamotocho store. - I remember there used to be no power outlets, but when I visited after a long time, I noticed that there are now power outlets available at the counter seats by the window. This is a fantastic point not to be missed. I used to worry about finding a place to work as a nomad around Iwamotocho without power outlets, but now I don't have to worry anymore. I am grateful. - This time, I had a Mega Iced Coffee as a companion for my laptop, and it was a great deal. For an additional 100 yen, you get 1.5 times the amount of a large size. Just by looking at it, you can feel the amount of coffee. It's enough for 2-3 hours of work easily. - I spent about 2 hours working here on a weekday evening, and I was able to secure a seat and work comfortably. Thank you for the hospitality. --- - There is also a smoking booth available for those who smoke (paper cigarettes allowed).

It was so hot that I stopped by Veloce on a whim. The cool interior is the best. MAZERY Setouchi Lemon for 450 yen including tax! It's delicious! Soft serve ice cream and lemon go perfectly together, the sweet and sour citrus flavor is irresistible. It's the best for summer!

On this day, there was a handover at the company where I will start working from the evening. After having a late lunch in Iwamoto-cho, I bought breakfast bread at a bakery in Akihabara for the next day, and then returned to Iwamoto-cho to adjust the time at our cafe, Cafe Veloce. The company that operates Cafe Veloce is called Shanoir Co., Ltd. It was established in 1965 in Fussa City, Tokyo (Cafe Shanoir Fussa), and has expanded to multiple locations following the coffee boom. Currently, they operate a total of 178 stores under 3 brands, including Cafe Veloce (168 stores) and Coffee House Shanoir (9 stores) as of August 10, 2020. However, compared to early February when I last checked, the number of stores has decreased by 13 in just six months (5 Veloce stores and 5 Shanoir stores). During the recent COVID-19 pandemic, this chain also took measures such as temporary closures and shortened business hours, and some stores even made the decision to close. One of the characteristics of the Shanoir Group chain is that they operate under a direct management system rather than a franchise system. Cafe Veloce, which adopts a self-service system, focuses on providing speedy service, as reflected in its name "Veloce," which means "swift" in Italian. By operating all stores directly, they are able to achieve this. Another feature is their reasonable prices, which are among the best in the industry. This is also attributed to the reduction of unnecessary costs through direct management despite taking risks. Cafe Veloce ranks 10th in the coffee chain store count ranking, but within Shanoir Co., Ltd., 145 out of 178 stores (81%) are concentrated in the Tokyo metropolitan area, with 111 stores in Tokyo alone. In the Kanda-Ochanomizu area, there are 9 stores, including our cafe, while Starbucks, the industry leader, has 5 stores, Doutor Coffee (including Excelsior Cafe in the same group) has 12 stores, and Tully's Coffee has 3 stores. Cafe Veloce seems to have a strong presence in this area. Additionally, there is another store near Iwamoto-cho Station, which I have visited before. On this day, I arrived at our cafe around 1:30 PM. The cafe is located along Yasukuni Street, and there were quite a few people inside. While many coffee chains are struggling in the fierce competition, I thought Cafe Veloce was positioned as a winner. However, it seems that the scars of the recent COVID-19 crisis are still lingering, but judging by the number of customers on this day, the situation seems to have significantly improved. I approached the order counter on the left and checked the sweets corner next to it. From there, I ordered what seemed to be a new product, the Chocolate Mint Mont Blanc for 420 yen. For the drink, as I planned to stay for about an hour, I chose a large size blended coffee for 250 yen. There are no set discounts, so the total came to 670 yen. It's a slightly higher price range for Cafe Veloce, but it's within the general range for casual cafes. After paying, I was immediately handed my order. I took it to an available seat. The Chocolate Mint Mont Blanc is a cake with a very vivid mint cream. Some people often misunderstand and think that Mont Blanc refers to a chestnut cake. However, that's not the case. It's just called that because it resembles a mountain, and the chestnut cake is called Mont Blanc au Marron in French.

Did you know that besides the "German Sausage," there is a product called "Freshly Baked Dog" at Veloché? I didn't know until recently. Feeling ashamed as a Tokyoite, I quickly went to the Veloché near my workplace. I tried the "Freshly Baked Dog Plain (¥340)." The difference from the German Sausage is that the bread is topped with shredded cabbage. Also, unlike the German Sausage, it doesn't come with ketchup (actually, it's chili sauce). The biggest difference is that the bread is baked in a stone oven, resulting in a crispy outer layer and a soft, moist inside. The cabbage underneath the sausage adds a nice crunch. I added ketchup myself before eating. It is indeed delicious! However, the German Sausage is ¥210, so there is a difference of ¥130. Is it expensive or inexpensive?

Good morning, good afternoon, good evening. I went to Jiro's Nishidai and finished work at a client's place in Akihabara, and while looking for a nearby cafe to do some light homework, I found this shop within walking distance. I was looking for a calm environment where I could work on my computer, and this place fits the bill perfectly. The interior is surprisingly spacious, with people working on their computers, engaging in conversations, or immersed in reading. Although I wasn't thirsty, I ordered an iced coffee. The receipt mentioned a cute cat file as a gift, featuring photos taken by Iwago-san. I fell for it and ended up getting the file. After finishing my computer work, I bought another iced coffee on my way out and hurried to my next appointment in Fuji (Shizuoka prefecture). I finally opened the file, and the cute cat was looking this way... I wonder what breed it is? (I'm revealing myself as a novice in cat breeds.)

-I had the freshly baked hot dogs (Camembert & ham) (390 yen) and the freshly baked hot dogs (plenty of pickles) (390 yen) as well as American coffee (210 yen). -I find myself addicted to the hot dogs from Beloché. I originally planned to have just one for lunch, but ended up having a second one. The bread is really delicious. -I have visited this Beloché several times, and the front of the shop has full-length windows, making it a nice spot for nomads where you can feel the natural light. However, there are no power outlets, so it is more suitable for those who can work with just a battery, do paperwork, study documents, or read. This time, I used my laptop for about an hour without any issues and had a pleasant time. Thank you for the meal.