Monz Café, which has been around for about a decade, sits along the lively temple street leading to Naritasan Fukagawa Fudodo, one of Tokyo’s most striking and modern temples. The building used to house a wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) shop in the Meiji era (1868-1912) but was converted in the last ten years or so into a stylish space for people to relax over coffee and desserts.
Coffee is sourced from speciality roasters Allpress Espresso and can be ordered as a latte, flat white, long black or americano. Breakfast is not the easiest thing to come by in Tokyo, but you’ll find a satisfying brekkie here for just ¥630 with toast, salad and yoghurt. Or wait till 11am for the sandwich plate.
The café’s signature dessert is the pudding à la mode, served in a cute jar topped with fresh fruit. There’s always a selection of basque cheesecakes with seasonal variation; in summer it’s usually apricot and mixed fruit. Check the café’s Instagram for its other seasonal offerings such as cakes and canelés.