A retro café tour in Harajuku! 6 places where you can fully enjoy a time-slip feeling

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Anseigne d'angle Harajuku Ten is a retro cafe a 5-minute walk from Harajuku Station, decorated throughout with classic furnishings. They offer a wide variety of coffee.

The small interior has counter and table seating. You can relax with the aroma of coffee brewed by neldrip (flannel drip) and enjoy a slow, peaceful time.

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The signature item is the “jika-sei chiizukeeki (house-made cheesecake).” It has a fine, delicate crumb and a rich, creamy texture. Reviews also say this sweet has good depth and lets you really taste the richness of the cheese.

It also has a light tang and is said to pair perfectly with coffee.

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Among the wide variety of coffee menu items, one popular choice is Kohaku no Joou (Amber Queen). It is an iced coffee drink topped with cream.

Since it is scented with brandy, it is said to offer a refined, grown-up taste.

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Kafe Kasaki is a cafe with a wide selection of drinks, including flannel drip blend coffee and many kinds of tea. It also offers a full lineup of old-school retro cafe menu items.

The interior still has a good old-fashioned feel. With its warm atmosphere, it is a place where you can relax and take your time.

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It is standard here to enjoy house-made sweets such as Pancake with fragrant coffee. The Pancake here is said to be baked simply to bring out the texture of the batter.

You can enjoy it with three toppings: butter, fresh cream, and maple syrup.

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The menu also offers a wide variety, making it perfect for lunch. The dish in the photo is the highly praised yaki cheese naporitan (grilled cheese Neapolitan pasta).

It is said to be a great match of the savory flavor of slightly charred ketchup and plenty of melted cheese. There were also reviews saying they added a fried egg on top before eating it.

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Christie is a tea specialty shop located near Takeshita-dori (Takeshita Street) in Harajuku, where many people come and go. This retro cafe has a long history and has been loved in the area for many years.

Inside, table seating is arranged throughout the spacious dining room, and guests can relax in comfort.

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They serve British style tea. They offer about 30 kinds of tea, and it is apparently brought out in a pot.

Many people seem to drink the first cup straight, then add milk to the second and enjoy the change in flavor.

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All the cakes are made in house. This is the most popular item, the "mille-feuille." It is generously layered with cream, and its beautiful cross section is part of the appeal.

The cream is said to be lightly sweetened, so people say it stays tasty to the very last bite. They also offer a "cake set" where you can choose your favorite tea.

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Voler de Fleur Harajuku Ten is a retro hideaway-style cafe in Harajuku that opened in 1979. One of its main draws is the wide lineup you would expect from a specialty shop, with a wide range of coffee varieties from straight to blend.

Inside, there are table seats and counter seats. The charming interior is said to create a retro atmosphere.

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"Voleur Blend" is the cafe's original coffee. They serve it with a carefully prepared hand drip.

It is a blend of Colombian, Mandheling, and Guatemalan beans, and reviews say it is a rich, full-bodied drink with a strong bitterness.

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They also offer dessert items that you can enjoy with your drink. This is the kabocha (pumpkin) pudding. It gets good reviews for bringing out the natural sweetness of the pumpkin, which goes well with the slightly bitter caramel.

It has a texture so smooth that a fork glides right in, and it is one of those dishes that keeps people coming back.

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Lepidoll is a kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) on Takeshita-dori (Takeshita Street) in Harajuku. It is a retro cafe with charming antique-style decor.

The deep interior also includes window seats. You can relax and enjoy your cafe time while watching people pass by on the street.

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The drink selection is extensive, with many kinds of coffee and tea. They also offer alcoholic drinks such as wine.

The photo shows the popular “banana shake,” a favorite in reviews. This drink is known for its rich banana flavor, and people say it is satisfying enough to leave you pleasantly full.

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The "Cake Set," which lets you enjoy cake and a drink, is also recommended. There is a wide range of options, from chocolate based cakes to lighter choices like cheesecake.

People also say that every item on the menu looks appealing, making it hard to choose.

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Kohi Chakan Shu Harajuku Omotesando Ten is a retro cafe where you can enjoy a wide range of drinks, including carefully crafted blended coffee. It has a nostalgic atmosphere.

There are table seats and sofa seats. The standout feature is the interior with a solid, classic feel.

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They offer a wide variety of house-made cakes, and the Tokyo Coffee Roll is one of their most popular sweets.

The springy cake and lightly sweet cream are said to go well together, while the coffee jelly served alongside adds just the right accent.

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The food menu is also extensive. The "Chicken Omurice" is a classic dish that many people order.

Beneath the softly wrapped egg is chicken rice with plenty of ketchup. You can really taste the rich flavor of the chicken, and it is said to be an outstanding dish with a deep, savory taste.