Cowbell

Should you make a meal of it or put the focus on tea and coffee? At Cowbell in Iidabashi, the menu ranges from café favourites such as omurice, Napolitan spaghetti and pilaf to cake and coffee. For lunch, options include omurice with salad, Napolitan spaghetti and beef curry. One diner who ordered omurice reported having enough time to enjoy a coffee afterwards during their lunch break. Others have noted that when orders pile up around lunchtime, food can take a while to arrive. It may suit a leisurely meal better than a day when you’re in a rush.

Coffee makes a good after-meal choice. One visitor described it as light and easy to drink, with a pleasant degree of acidity. To go with something sweet, try a cake set with coffee or tea, or choose the rare cheesecake or caramel chocolate cake. Pick a cake and settle in with a drink. The menu also includes a milkshake described as being made by the proprietress with a shaker—a tempting alternative when you’re after something different from coffee or cake.

Visitors have described the café as quiet and relaxing, with a comfortable atmosphere for taking your time over a meal or listening to music. It is also presented as suitable for dining alone, as well as for a leisurely café break with a book or conversation. One visitor reported that smoking was permitted. If smoke is a concern, check the current situation before visiting.