8 Instagram-Worthy Cafes to Visit This Summer with Your Boyfriend or Friends in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka 💖
2017.07.21 published
What I'm looking for is not just delicious but also cute drinks♡♡
In the hot summer, I want to relax in a cool cafe while enjoying drinks and sweets♡
What’s important during cafe time on my day off is not only tasty but also visually cute drinks. I want to encounter drinks that are so adorable they look like desserts, ones that will raise my spirits♩
So this time, I will introduce some super cute cafes in Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. Be sure to visit with your boyfriend or friends this summer♡
【Tokyo】Instagram-worthy café with cute drinks① Monarch of London
At 'Monarch of London' in Shibuya Hikarie, the popular "Unicorn Yogurt Smoothie" is a must-try♡
The colorful and dreamy cute smoothie has also been featured in "King's Brunch"*
It’s filling, but since it's yogurt-based, it seems like it can be surprisingly consumed easily♩
'Monarch of London' boasts many other dreamy cute sweets! They have seasonal limited-time items, so if you're interested, visit soon♡
◆◆ Monarch of London ◆◆
◇ Address ◇
2-21-1 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, B2 Floor, Shibuya Hikarie
➡ GoogleMAP for 'Monarch of London' here*
◇ Business hours ◇
10:00 am - 9:00 pm
【Tokyo】Instagram-worthy café with cute drinks② Alaucalia coffee beans bank
'Alaucalia Coffee Beans Bank,' a hidden gem in Nakameguro♡
The strawberry smoothie, resembling a parfait, is unbelievably cute* Whole strawberry pieces are generously included for a satisfying texture. You can choose between milk-based or soy milk-based when ordering♩
The cafe has all sofa seating, so you can relax as if you’re visiting a friend’s house♡
Surrounded by sweets and cute things, it looks like it will be a happy holiday*
◆◆ Alaucalia coffee beans bank ◆◆
◇ Address ◇
1-28-7 Aobadai, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
➡ GoogleMAP for 'Alaucalia coffee beans bank' here*
◇ Business hours ◇
Tue-Fri 12:00-22:00, Sat-Sun & Holidays 8:30-22:00
【Tokyo】Instagram-worthy café with cute drinks③ Mark Espresso
Located in the complex 'CANVAS TOKYO' in Hiroo, there’s a coffee stand named 'Mark Espresso'♡
While the barista-made coffee is popular, I recommend their smoothie made entirely from whole soybeans for the summer*
It’s becoming a trend to top it with the 'nico donuts' sold alongside♩ They focus on ingredients like soybean paste and grains powders, making healthy donuts.
The concept of 'CANVAS TOKYO' is to create an atelier that feels like “people.” With a stylish space, and healthy drinks and donuts, you'll surely enjoy a relaxing time♡
◆◆ CANVAS TOKYO ◆◆
◇ Address ◇
5-19-6 Hiroo, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
➡ GoogleMAP for 'CANVAS TOKYO' here*
◇ Business hours ◇
11:00 am – 7:00 pm (L.O 6:30 pm)
【Nagoya】Instagram-worthy café with cute drinks④ comer
Next, let’s introduce a café in Nagoya♡
At 'comer' located in Hoshigaoka Terrace, try their smoothie parfait*
It has a generous amount of whipped cream, fruits, and cakes topping the smoothie, making it look like a parfait♩
The smoothies at comer are made entirely without sugar or water, using only additive-free ingredients! Since each cup is made fresh after ordering, you get to enjoy all the enzymes.
It's wonderful to enjoy something so cute and nutritious at the same time♡
◆◆ comer ◆◆
◇ Address ◇
14-25 Hoshigaokamotocho, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
◇ Business hours ◇
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
【Nagoya】Instagram-worthy café with cute drinks⑤ pika pika soda
Opened in September 2016 in Osu Shopping Street, 'pika pika soda' is a Korean-born café known to many on Instagram♡
The unique drink comes in a light bulb container, with a straw that shines brightly*
There are 11 flavors of soda* Including strawberry milk and iced coffee, so even those who aren’t fond of carbonated drinks can enjoy♡
By the way, this container is made of PET bottle, so there’s no worry about it breaking. Many people take it home to use as a vase or for interior decoration.
◆◆ pika pika soda ◆◆
◇ Address ◇
2-18-14 Osu, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi
➡ GoogleMAP for 'pika pika soda' here*
◇ Business hours ◇
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm (Closed on Wednesdays)
【Osaka】Instagram-worthy café with cute drinks⑥ JTRRD Café
Next up is a stylish café in Osaka*
Opened in February 2017, 'JTRRD' is a cafe where the highly talked-about cute fruit smoothie is served! The cross-sections of fruits are artistically arranged, creating a very dazzling appearance*
The ordering method is also very unique! There’s no menu; they ask customers their favorite colors and create each drink accordingly.
It's exciting to wait and see how your ordered drink will turn out in design♡
It’s surprising that such colorful drinks are made without using synthetic coloring*
◆◆ JTRRD Café ◆◆
◇ Address ◇
1F Tatsutabi Building, 3-4-5 Tenma, Kita-ku, Osaka
➡ GoogleMAP for 'JTRRD Café' here*
◇ Business hours ◇
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
【Osaka】Instagram-worthy café with cute drinks⑦ sobinowa
'sobinowa,' which opened in February 2016 in Higobashi, is a café that is gentle on the body, using no genetically modified crops or additives. You can see greenery from inside the shop, offering a relaxed and slow time*
A popular menu item at 'sobinowa' is this “Peach Parfait Shake” (limited-time item)!It is topped with a whole peach♡ It’s a shake you’ve never seen before!
It seems that whether you can eat the popular “Peach Parfait Shake,” which often has long lines, is decided by rock-paper-scissors…!
Other drinks and sweets are also extremely cute, making it a café you must visit♡
◆◆ sobinowa ◆◆
◇ Address ◇
1-12-23 Kyomachibori, Nishi-ku, Osaka
➡ GoogleMAP for 'sobinowa' here*
◇ Business hours ◇
11:45 am – 6:00 pm (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
【Osaka】Instagram-worthy café with cute drinks⑧ Shokokohi-sha Arabiku
Located in Umeda, 'Shokokohi-sha Arabiku' is a café, used bookstore, and gallery all in one*
The coffee served in retro floral-patterned teacups is topped with rock sugar, making it irresistibly cute♡
Enjoy stylish coffees like “Hot Mocha Java” made with chocolate sauce and “Maria Teresa” that contains orange liqueur, both of which are stylishly named and visually appealing*
Enjoy the extraordinary feeling in this stylish, retro atmosphere♡
◆ Shokokohi-sha Arabiku ◆
◇ Address ◇
3-2-14 Nakazaki, Kita-ku, Osaka
➡ GoogleMAP for 'Shokokohi-sha Arabiku' here*