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One diner who ordered the French toast remembered its soft texture, soaked through with egg mixture. They enjoyed it with ice cream; paired with coffee, it sounds just right for a café break centred on something sweet. One report listed the French toast at 800 yen and coffee with the set at 350 yen, but check current prices at the café.

For baked treats, there is also a scone plate with 2 daily scones, additive-free jam and cream. The jam changes with the seasons and may sometimes be replaced by flavoured butter, so the combination can vary depending on when you visit. One diner praised the warm, soft scones with jam and cream, and said they ordered a decaffeinated, light-roast coffee from Colombia alongside them.

For cake, try the Basque-style cheesecake made with Italian pistachio paste, served with raspberry and blackcurrant sauce, dried raspberries and rock salt. Described as gluten-free, it brings together pistachio, berry sauce and a touch of salt. One diner who tried it also noted that it came topped with kumquat, and said they enjoyed the cheesecake itself.

There are distinctive desserts built around coffee jelly, too. The tiramisu is presented parfait-style, layering house-made coffee jelly with crumbled scone and tiramisu mousse, then finishing with mascarpone cream and espresso powder. For something simpler, coffee jelly is served with cream, coffee crumble and nuts. Drinks range from blended and speciality coffee to Ceylon tea, Earl Grey and spiced chai, making it easy to find a pairing for something sweet.

Some diners have enjoyed the seats overlooking the garden greenery, which provides a backdrop for time spent inside. Others have mentioned that the café suits different ways of spending an afternoon, whether reading alone or chatting with someone. It is an appealing option for a leisurely cup of tea and a scone or French toast.