March

The aroma of brewing coffee and toasted bread drifts out from 7:00 as March opens its doors, preserving the nostalgic atmosphere of an old-school Japanese kissaten. Its morning service is a quiet neighborhood staple: golden-brown toast paired with an egg and fruit such as banana, enjoyed alongside a hot mug of coffee or tea. An iced coffee option is also on hand, making for an easy, unhurried start to the day while browsing the morning paper.

Daily Lunch Sets and Classic Kissaten Fare

Come lunchtime, the daily set meal (teishoku)—posted outside the entrance—offers a hearty, homestyle option. Served with rice, miso soup, and pickles, it is modestly priced at ¥580, with an optional after-meal coffee or tea bringing the total to just ¥830. The rest of the menu features everyday café standards, from a mellow Japanese curry rice cooked until the ingredients melt into the sauce, to egg sandwiches and assorted mixed sandwiches.

Fresh Juices and Parfaits for an Afternoon Break

For an afternoon pause, tables are brightened by freshly blended banana juice, mixed fruit juice, and vibrant melon cream soda. Sweet offerings also include classic fruit and chocolate parfaits, well suited to taking a leisurely pause in the gentle, retro Showa-era ambience.

Smoking is permitted inside, and regular patrons from the neighborhood often sit back with the television on or a newspaper in hand, giving the café an easygoing, lived-in feel. Payment is cash only, so having some coins or bills ready will make checkout seamless.