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At 珈琲館, the Traditional Hotcake is an appealing place to start: its surface is cooked to a fragrant golden brown. Unlike the soufflé-style pancakes in fashion today, this is a classic with real thickness and a pleasantly dense, simple batter. Add butter, whipped cream and maple syrup for a satisfying combination. Choose one or two pancakes, or try a Japanese-style variation topped with Hokkaido azuki beans and matcha ice cream. Vanilla ice cream with chocolate cream offers another way to tailor the plate to your mood. The pancakes have a pronounced sweetness, which pairs well with Charcoal Coffee or iced Charcoal Coffee, both marked by roasted aromas and a rich bitterness.

There are also substantial café-style meals. The House Sandwich combines egg, roast chicken and vegetables, and you can choose toasted bread or leave it untoasted. For a more filling lunch, the menu also offers freshly baked white-gratin bread: a crisp baguette filled with chicken in white sauce and cheese, then baked. Other hearty options include thick-cut pizza toast and Bolognese spaghetti made with the savory flavor of beef.

On the first floor of the Tower Building at atre Takeshiba, the café has an open feel, power outlets and free Wi-Fi. Orders are placed using the QR code at your seat. Reviewers also mention stopping in around performances at nearby theatres. A cup of Charcoal Coffee Jelly or a honey-sweetened lemon squash makes for a relaxed pause before or after a show.