01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Glazed in sweet, caramelized ketchup and tossed over high heat, spaghetti Napolitan is a quintessential Japanese café indulgence. Tucked into an alleyway in Hongo 4-chome, Cafe Time honors that tradition with a hearty version stir-fried with wiener sausages and green bell peppers, alongside a lineup of approachable kissaten comfort food.
At lunchtime, diners can settle in over classic Western-influenced favorites like meat sauce spaghetti, pork curry, hashed beef with rice (hayashi rice), and shrimp pilaf, all available as satisfying drink sets. For a refreshing finish or a quiet afternoon pick-me-up, the charcoal-roasted iced coffee is a standout. Slowly extracted with cold water, the brew delivers deep roasty aromas with very little bitterness, leaving a clean, crisp palate after a rich meal.
Those after something sweet will find timeless coffee jelly as well as creative chilled desserts, such as a hazelnut-scented caffe granita made from frozen espresso and an affogato built around strawberry ice cream. Whether stepping in solo for a quiet hour at a table or taking a break from walking the neighborhood, guests are welcomed by an enduring neighborhood charm.
