Mr. Takenaka, who says he has always loved old things, has harmonized the newly added vessels and antique cash registers as if they have been there for a long time. He has also thought of the menu to match the atmosphere. The fried chicken is made with a recipe I learned from the wife of Cafe Suzuki. Pudding, omelette rice, and other dishes were made with the menu of a pure coffee shop in mind.

The surprisingly low price of 580 yen for a morning set that includes a drink is also designed to encourage former regulars to keep coming back. The high cost of living has made it tough, to be honest, but...," he said, conveying his passion for preserving the coffee shop culture and the customers who love it.