01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Along the lively shopping street of Nakajuku in Itabashi Ward, many visitors head to Coffee Kamifusen specifically for the owner's handmade Basque cheesecake. Each bite is smooth and dense, carrying a balanced sweetness and a pleasant cheesy tang all the way to its moist edges. While deeply rich, it avoids feeling excessively heavy, pairing especially well with a crisp, bitter hot coffee or a warm pot of black tea.
Another highlight is the morning set service, which remains available to order from opening straight through the evening. Diners can match their appetite to different options: Set A features simple buttered toast; Set B comes with ham and vegetable toast plus yogurt; and Set C tops the bread with melted, aromatic cheese. Each set includes a beverage at an approachable price, making it a handy choice for a light lunch or late brunch.
The food menu also features café staples like classic Napolitan spaghetti tossed with thick, chewy noodles in a rich sauce, alongside pizza toast. Sweets range from apple pie to matcha jelly. A discount on second cups of hot coffee makes it easy to stay a bit longer and enjoy the fresh warmth of another pour.
The interior is compact, lined with a handful of tables and filled with background music for a relaxed atmosphere. Smoking is permitted throughout the shop, and payment is cash only. Whether ducking in off the street for a quiet breather solo or catching up over cake, it provides an unpretentious, restful spot.
