Cafe de Parque

Just outside Nishi-Nippori Station on the 2nd floor of a building overlooking the intersection, Cafe de Parque's defining specialty is its freshly baked apple pie, prepared only after an order is placed. The crust takes about 20 to 30 minutes in the oven, but the wait builds anticipation as the fragrant pastry aroma drifts from the kitchen. When it arrives piping hot, a scoop of cold vanilla ice cream melts slowly over the warm pastry, combining with sliced almonds and sweet sauce for a treat that dessert lovers will appreciate.

Hearty Traditional Cafe Fare

The food menu is equally well considered for anyone wanting a full meal. The house pork ginger is especially popular, featuring pork cooked in a savoury Japanese ginger sauce alongside aubergine and onions that pair naturally with white rice. Lunch can be ordered with a set of salad and a drink, with choices extending from coffee and tea to mini glasses of draft beer or house wine. Classic Japanese cafe dishes like keema curry, demi-glace hamburg steak, and omu-hayashi (omelette rice with hashed beef sauce) round out the comfort-food roster.

From Morning Stops to Afternoon Breaks

Opening at 9:00, the cafe offers morning sets—such as an egg sandwich for a modest charge alongside a drink—that make for an easy start to the day. Drinks include specialty preparations like Irish coffee and layered au lait glacé, accompanied by custard pudding and various cakes, making the quiet space well suited for reading alone or pausing during a walk around the area.