【Ikebukuro Takase】Take a break at a long-established pure coffee shop in Ikebukuro with a retro aroma.

🍞【Ikebukuro Takase】Take a break at a long-established pure coffee shop in Ikebukuro with a retro aroma.

Right outside the east exit of Ikebukuro Station stands "Takase Ikebukuro Main Store," which retains the atmosphere of the Showa era.
Founded in 1920! It is a long-established store with over 100 years of history.

The first floor is a bakery & Western confectionery section lined with bread and cakes,
the second floor is a classic coffee room, the third floor is an authentic Western-style restaurant,
and the ninth floor has a lounge overlooking the city of Ikebukuro... the entire retro building feels like a single tourist spot.

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🍽 Recommended ways to enjoy

- The second-floor coffee room is famous for its thick-cut toast with plenty of butter for breakfast.
- Traditional pudding à la mode and nostalgic Napolitan pasta are also great◎
- On the ninth-floor lounge, enjoy a relaxing café time while gazing at the cityscape of Ikebukuro through the window.

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🕰 Recommended visiting time
• Weekdays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM are relatively quiet, making it a great time for breakfast☕
• On holidays, it’s best to go a little earlier! It gets crowded before noon.

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🚶 Access

📍 1-1-4 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo (Takase Central Building)
🚉 About a 1-minute walk from the east exit of "Ikebukuro Station."
It’s so close to the station you won’t get lost, making it a convenient stop on your train trip.

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🎁 Travel tips
• On the first floor, you can buy Takase’s original baked sweets and bread, perfect for souvenirs.
• Bread lovers will enjoy nostalgic flavors like "raisin bread" and "castella bread"🍞
• It’s great not only for lunch and café time but also as a breakfast spot!

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Escape the hustle and bustle of Ikebukuro and take a relaxing break in a retro space that feels like stepping back in time.
It’s a recommended spot both for sightseeing breaks and small everyday trips.

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