Find blissful flavors in Chofu! 9 picks to enjoy amazing sweets and coffee at retro cafes

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Karendo is a retro cafe tucked away in a narrow back alley, about a 3-minute walk from Chofu Station.

The cozy interior has a total of 18 seats and a comfortable wood toned design, and this popular spot often draws lines of people coming for its signature curry.

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The "Keema Omurice" is a dish of fluffy omelet over rice, topped with smooth keema curry. The spicy aroma really whets the appetite.

The omelet balances out the heat of the curry, giving it a mild taste. The sweet and sour pickled onions on the side also pair well with the curry.

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The "curry udon (curry wheat noodles)" comes with a slightly thickened soup, topped with plenty of sesame seeds, sakura ebi (small dried cherry shrimp), and nori (seaweed).

The spice level is mild, and the rich flavor brings together Japanese style dashi broth with a nice kick of ginger. It also comes with rice, so many people seem to enjoy it like soup curry.

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Lecume des Jours is a retro cafe and bar on the second floor of a three-story building, about a 5-minute walk south along Harmony Road from Sengawa Station on the Keio Line.

Inside, the space is quiet, with retro decor, dim lighting, books, jazz, and houseplants all around. During the day, you can enjoy the cafe menu, and at night, drinks are available.

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You can enjoy cafe menu items such as coffee, cake, and parfaits. The menu changes with the seasons.

The blended coffee is made with an authentic nel drip (cloth drip) method. You can choose between the deeply bitter dark roast and the mild medium roast. It seems they also offer a blend available only at night.

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They also offer meal dishes such as stew and homemade meat sauce.

The photo shows the “Seasonal White Stew.” It was said to have a rich taste, packed with shrimp, spring vegetables, and potatoes. The ingredients in the stew change with the season.

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Tegamisha is a retro cafe about a 10-minute walk from Tsutsujigaoka Station on the Keio Line, where you can spend time at a relaxed pace.

Right in front is Jindai Danchi Suribachi Koen, surrounded by a retro housing complex and big trees. You can take your time enjoying the cafe menu inside, surrounded by books, or out on the terrace seats.

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The "lu rou fan (Taiwanese braised pork rice)" is known for its slightly sweet seasoning with the aroma of exotic spices, and people say the tender simmered pork is made even tastier by the rich umami of thick shiitake mushrooms.

The salad dressing, with its fairly strong acidity, also adds a nice accent. You can also get it for Takeout and enjoy it on the terrace seats.

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The “kisetsu no purin a la mode (seasonal pudding à la mode)” is a bright and pretty dessert topped with seasonal fruit and ice cream. The footed glass gives it a retro feel.

The pudding has a firm yet smooth texture. It is said to have a rich flavor, with the bitterness and toasty notes of the caramel standing out.

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Saifoni Coffee is a retro cafe in Sengawacho, Chofu City, a 3-minute walk north from Sengawa Station on the Keio Line. You can enjoy siphon brewed coffee here.

The interior, furnished with retro chairs and tables, has a calm atmosphere. Pleasant sunlight pours in through the large windows.

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The "Breakfast Set" is a great value set that lets you enjoy house-made whole wheat bread and siphon-brewed coffee. It makes for a luxurious start to the morning.

The coffee brewed in a siphon has a clean taste. The toast has a crisp bite and a pleasantly chewy texture.

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The parfait that changes with the seasons is a popular tea time menu item, and the one in the photo is the sakura parfait (cherry blossom parfait).

It is layered with sakura ice cream, panna cotta, and framboise, and topped with salted sakura leaves. This spring dessert lets you enjoy the aroma of sakura, the saltiness of the leaves, and that sweet-salty balance.

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Jun is a retro cafe located on the 1st floor of Kameya Building, right in the middle of Chofu Ginza Shopping Street, about a 4-minute walk from Chofu Station.

The interior has a sense of history and a calm, relaxed atmosphere. You can enjoy house-roasted drip coffee and Homemade chiffon cake.

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The "Breakfast Set" follows a classic old-school style, with pleasantly bitter coffee, toast, a boiled egg, and salad. You can enjoy a relaxed morning here.

Around the shop, the rich aroma of roasting coffee is said to drift through the air. It seems some people are drawn in by the scent and decide to stop by.

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The Homemade chiffon cake is soft and light. It looks like you can choose from several flavors, including cocoa, matcha (green tea), and banana.

It is also nice that it comes with ice cream. It seems to taste more refreshing than whipped cream.

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Sakuranbo (cherry) is a retro cafe and bar located on the second floor of the Otake Building, right in front of the south exit of Shibasaki Station on the Keio Line in Chofu City.

Surrounded by antique furniture, musical instruments, and interior decor, the cafe has a calm atmosphere with jazz playing in the background, and the occasional jazz live performances are also well received.

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The "Hamburger Steak Curry" is a hearty dish with plenty of beef curry poured over a large Hamburger Steak. It is one of the restaurant's popular menu items.

The curry is said to be spicy with a nice richness, and to be packed with thinly sliced beef and large pieces of onion.

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The photo shows a "Vienna coffee" topped with plenty of fresh cream. You can enjoy the contrast between the pleasantly bitter coffee and the cold cream.

The coffee is carefully hand-dripped and said to have a deep, rich taste. It sounds nice to relax and enjoy it while listening to jazz.

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"Sanmaro" is a 1-minute walk from Chofu Station on the Keio Line. This retro cafe sits in a back alley behind the station and specializes in Toarco Toraja Coffee.

Inside, retro furniture blends with modern interior design to create a relaxed, unpretentious atmosphere.

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"Toarco Toraja Coffee" is a high quality coffee with a rich body, bright acidity, and a sweet finish. Its mild mouthfeel and refined taste pair well with sweets.

At cafe time, many people also enjoy the "Cake Set."

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The “Mukashi-nagara no Napolitan” on the lunch menu uses thick noodles and has a rich, satisfying taste with the nice aroma of ketchup. It also comes with plenty of vegetables such as onions and green peppers.

It comes with a drink and a small dessert. You can also choose Toraja Blend.

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SAKAMOTO is a retro cafe located about a 2-minute walk from Tsutsujigaoka Station on the Keio Line, around the middle of Shotengai Chuo Dori (Central Shopping Street).

Inside, which also serves as a roastery, is a calm space filled with light from the large windows. You can enjoy house-roasted coffee made with carefully selected beans chosen for their production region and grade.

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The “iced coffee” is mizudashi (cold brewed), giving it a clean taste. It has low acidity, and the pleasant bitterness lingers nicely. It is also said to taste great with milk.

It comes with a single coffee ice cube, so even as time passes the coffee does not get watered down, and you can enjoy it to the last sip.

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"Emerald Mountain" is a highly rare coffee that is also known as the jewel of Colombian coffee.

They say you can enjoy these rare beans roasted in-house, then ground and drip-brewed for each order. Reviews also said that this cup made just for you lets you fully enjoy a nice balance of bitterness, richness, and depth.

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About a 1-minute walk from Sengawa Station on the Keio Line, this retro-style cafe on the second floor of "Pipotto Sengawa" is a place where you can relax and enjoy good coffee, meals, and sweets.

The interior, furnished with retro furniture, is said to be a calm yet elegant space.

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The "Omurice" comes in the standard style, with ketchup rice wrapped in a soft and fluffy omelet. The tang of the ketchup makes it very pleasant.

Simple yet full of depth, it is a popular menu item that keeps people coming back.

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The "ichigo (strawberry) Tappuri Soufflé Pancake" is a limited spring menu item. It is a seasonal version of the popular "Soufflé Pancake."

Carefully baked in the oven, each pancake stands an impressive 4 cm tall. With its light and airy texture, people say it goes down easily even though it is big.