01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A modest counter looks out onto the train tracks, where passing cars and the bell of the level crossing set an unhurried neighborhood pace. Located in Sekimachikita, Nerima Ward, Cafe Station offers a quiet vantage on ordinary suburban life. Cherry trees line the rails outside, flowering in spring and giving way to lush green foliage as the warmer months settle in.
Baking is central to the cafe's appeal. The owner turns out unpretentious, comforting sweets, including a smooth-textured cheesecake, a honey-scented chiffon cake, and seasonal apple pie during the winter months. Ordering a mini cake set with hot coffee or black tea stretches a meal into a lingering afternoon pause.
Midday brings sensible lunch sets that feel like a home-cooked meal. A daily changing main dish comes served with small side dishes, pickles, rice, and a slice of mini cake. Morning service features toast and ham-and-egg sets, while curries and quick snacks remain on hand through the rest of the day.
The beverage list extends beyond cafe fare to draught beer, highballs, whisky, and small savory snacks to go with them. Dogs are welcome, lending the space a friendly, lived-in atmosphere suited to locals stopping by on a walk.
