mr hippo coffee

There is a new cafe in our area called Mr Hippo Coffee

They are a "chain" as they have several cafes around Tokyo

This particular shop does not have social media so it was hard to find out exactly what time they open

After finally finding something on FB, we went to try their breakfast menu, since they open at 7:30
 

We were disappointed in the lack of enthusiasm that the woman had 

I had also read somewhere that it was cash only, but when we visited we were able to pay with a credit card

Because it is new, the interior is pretty

They do have wi-fi and outlets for you to charge your devices

I had their an butter toast...680 yen (tax included)

while this looked delicious, it seemed to be zapped because the bread got a bit gummy after awhile...boo!

Their coffee while a large serving, wasn't too ono

Satoshi chose their omurice...950 yen (tax included)

This was zapped too, because the egg had no "fluffiness" to it...

While we are glad we got to try this, the food and service is mediocre 

We wish them well and hope they can make a go of things, but we won't be back

Mr Hippo Coffee

1-16-10 Yaguchi

Ota, Tokyo

Open daily 7:30-21:00

chilling coffee and bake

Been wanting to check out Chilling Coffee and Bake for some time now, and finally got to the other day
 

This cafe is super teeny with only 7 seats.

Order and pay at the counter then have a seat

Glad I was able to get a seat, other customers had to wait outside (in the heat!) until a table opened up!

I tried their blueberry crumble bar and cold brew

Love that this had lots of blueberry in it!

And their cold brew was smooth

I want to try their carrot cake...I'll be back

Chilling Coffee and Bake

5-6-10 Hatanodai

Shinagawa, Tokyo

Hours: 11:00-17:00

*check their instagram for days off

komeda coffee

Komeda Coffee opened in our train station while I was in Hawaii

We tried to eat here at lunchtime but the line was kinda krazy

So on a Sunday, we went when they opened at 7:00 

It took some time for us to figure out how to order on the tablet 

But at least it wasn't too busy yet

Satoshi ordered the mix sandwich

I ordered the egg toast

While eating we realized that these sandwiches are quite large, so in the future will order one to share or just order off their breakfast menu

We are glad we tried this place and plan to come often for their morning service

Well, we already went back, but their morning sets are a little "too teeny" for us, though we did find a larger cup of coffee on their menu.

And it seems like this shop’s menu is a little smaller than what they show online

Anyway, we’ll try another combination of items the next time we go

Komeda Coffee

Etomo Ikegami 3F

Ota, Tokyo

Hours: 7:00-22:00

mille fete

Wanted to try Mille Fete, so I went after an errand in Downtown.

Loved the interior 

Chose their kim chee reuben hand pie, this had homemade corned beef, kim chee and cheese.

It was nice that they heated it up for me. The pastry was flaky.

I also tried their citrus olive oil cake, but this was a little too sweet for my liking

Their cold brew was strong and delicious

I'm glad I tried them and want to try their chocolate cake the next time I am nearby

Mille Fete

1113 Smith Street

Honolulu, Hawaii

Hours: 10:00-18:00

evergreen coffee shop

Last Thursday, I went to check out Evergreen Coffee Shop

From where we live it is about a 30 minute walk

I really wanted to try their lunch but decided to go early since the weather has turned blazing and humid and try their morning set instead

I love the interior

Large windows, lots of plants inside and outside 

jazz playing

Beautiful art on the walls

Their morning set includes buttered toast, salad and a hard boiled egg...750 yen (tax included)

I also had an iced coffee

The hard boiled egg was a bit overdone but at least you knew it was cooked well...ha!

The owner also has a cat, so I also made a new friend

I plan to return for lunch when the weather gets a little cooler...I'll be back

Evergreen Coffee Shop

2-9-15 Chuo

Ota, Tokyo

Closed: Sundays

Hours: 10:00-18:00

*cash only

single o

Been wanting to try Single O, a cafe from Australia

They have several locations around Tokyo, and there is one in Yurakucho

I tried their Ethiopia Hallo Beriti cold brew...fruity! delicious

Avo Show...toasted focaccia topped with avocado, pickled fennel, cashew "cheese", chili oil and some arugula & radish...loved the different flavors from each ingredient...1550 yen (tax included) for the foccacia and coffee

“beans & dreams”...I noticed they have carrot cake on their menu that I want to try...I'll be back

Single O

Lumine Yurakucho

Chiyoda, Tokyo

Hours: 10:00-21:00

*closed when Lumine is

moon cafe & moon eyes

Lunch was about a 20 minute walk from Sankeien at Moon Cafe

I love the wide sidewalks and trees in this area!

 

Go around to the left side of the building to put your name on the waiting list 

You can choose between the counter, a booth or outside, we just told them whereever opened up first

While you wait you can check out the vintage cars 

And check out Moon Eyes, which is part museum, part knick knack shop and they also sell car parts too

It was blazing, so we were lucky to be seated inside

Satoshi had the small loco moco...he said this was close to the "real deal"...1430 yen (tax included)

1 scoop rice (under the patty & egg (look at that yolk!)) with brown gravy and mac salad

The reason we were eating here was because I saw their Honolulu Chow Mein on Matsuko's show ("Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai") which is similar to Fried Saimin...1540 yen (tax included)

I ordered this without rice or soup

A bit greasy, this had lots of spam, kamaboko & green onions...delicious! I love when the noodles are on the dry side

Kat had a lemonade with her lunch...495 yen (tax included)

Love the interior!

Satoshi had a cream soda....990 yen (tax included)

I showed Satoshi how to get a straw from the canister on the table

counter seating and condiments

the fortune cookie was junk...but the fortune had an important message...

Their butter mochi was similar to what we have in Hawaii, though I think this one was that butter mochi mix version not from scratch...770 yen (tax included)

The bathroom was something to see

Everything was a bit pricey...our total was 5225 yen (tax included) 

Still, I'm glad we got to try this place

If I'm ever in this area again, I'd like to try their mochiko chicken or their burgers

Moon Cafe & Moon Eyes

2-10 Honmokumiyabara

Naka, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Closed: Thursdays

Hours: 11:00-20:00 (weekdays), 10:30-20:00 (weekends)

cafe ciel

A new cafe opened in the space that Colombia was in, Cafe Ciel

The new owners got rid of the booth type of seating and replaced it with tables and chairs

They do have free wi-fi, which is nice

The big screen isn't a television, but a big board that shows slides of weather and some news 

I ordered the napolitan, and ordered it with an iced coffee…1000 yen plus tax

This had way too much sauce/ketchup…blah

The iced coffee was delicious

Satoshi ordered the daily hamburg and ordered it with a hot coffee…1000 yen plus tax 

Satoshi‘s patty was so teeny, in fact, when his food came out, his first words was "kawaii"

They also have karaage (fried chicken) or curry as lunch choices

They don't have small/light items on their menu like sandwiches or desserts, so I'm not too sure how this cafe will fare

We don't know if we'll be back but wish them all the best of luck

Cafe Ciel

7-16-1 Nishikamata

Ota, Tokyo

Closed: Sundays & Holidays

Hours: 10:00-20:00

“new” shinbashi building

Saturday, the weather was forecast for snow in the evening, so we got out and about early...

I've been wanting to try Musashiya for some time.

They are a yoshoku (Western style) food eatery and have been in business since 1885

Their counter seats only 8?! people...while you are waiting in line, place your order

As soon as someone finishes their meal, sit where you are told and then you pay (cash) for your lunch

I ordered the omurice with dry curry (the rice that is put into the omelette is a spicy curry pilaf)

I also added a mini hamburg and told them that I didn't want miso soup

So much food! the omelette actually extends half of the plate! and is covered by lots of cabbage and napolitan style noodles.

Satoshi tried their omurice...lots of butter!

And I gave him most of the mini hamburger and a taste of my dry curry.

We want to try other things on their menu, we'll be back

I wanted to see Overall Arts' wall art

And all the different tiles

Even though the name has "new" in it, the building has been around since the 70s and is scheduled to be torn down in 2032?!

(This is the same building V and I had pork bowls at)

After walking around the other floors, most shops were closed because it was the weekend

So we went across the street to Karasumori Shrine

And then we went back downstairs to Kissa Fuji, a coffee shop

There is a huge lighted panel of Mount Fuji

Love the interior AND that they separate the smokers from the non-smokers

We shared their hot cake...I thought it would be super dense 

but I was happy that was so light, like chiffon cake!

And their coffee is strong, also loved the quiet!

rawr!

Glad we got to check out these places and that we made it home before the snow started

Musashiya

2-16-1 New Shinbashi Building 1F

Minato, Tokyo

Closed Sundays

Hours: 10:00-21:00

*cash only

Kissa Fuji

2-16-1 New Shinbashi Building B1

Minato, Tokyo

Closed Sundays

*cash only

Hours: 10:00-19:00