5 of my favorite cafés with “Cream soda”

Have you ever drunk “Cream soda”? My hobby is visiting cafés that offer nice “Cream soda”. So, I would like to introduce 5 of my favorite cafés I have visited so far, mainly “Cream soda”. Why don’t you try to find your favorite “Cream soda”? I hope you will continue reading this page.

 

Index

1.What is “Cream soda”?

2.Blikje button

3. 珈里亜

4. ゆりあぺむぺる

5. ヘッケルン

6. Baby King Kitchen

 

 

1.What is “Cream soda”?

 

 

“Cream Soda” is a drink made by floating ice cream in carbonated water. It has been attracting attention by men and women of all ages because of recent retro boom. It is said that “Cream soda” was born in the Meiji era. It was first sold in 1902 at the current Shiseido Parlor in Ginza, Tokyo. At that time, it was a luxury item for the common people and a fashionable drink. During the high-growth period, when freezers and ice cream became popular, “Cream soda” became familiar with more people. It is still seen in many cafés and coffee shops, and continues to be loved.

 

 

2.Blikje button

Address:2-14-7 Kitazawa, Setagaya, Tokyo

Opening hours:

Lunch 12:00~16:00, Café 12:00~18:00, Dinner 17:00~23:00

 

 

This café is based on the concept of “Western-style atelier”. You can spend slow times in  a very calm atmosphere. The scenery you can see depends on the seat you sit on, so it is recommended to visit several times.

The “Cream soda” that you can drink at this café is very delicious because it matches rich milk ice cream with strong carbonic acid. When you order cream soda at the window seat as shown in the photo, you will be dazzled by the jewel-like sparkling cream soda in the sunlight entering through the window.

 

 

3. 珈里亜

Address:5-27-6 Ogikubo, Suginami, Tokyo

Opening hours:

Monday-Saturday 10:00~22:00

Sunday and national holiday 12:00~22:00

 

 

This café is a long-established coffee shop founded 50 years ago, and has a Showa space. It has an old-fashioned retro atmosphere. From the window, you can see the platform of Ogikubo Station and the train.

The “Cream soda” that you can drink at this café is beautiful light blue color as shown in the picture. The refreshing light blue soda is combined with ice cream to make it a gentle sweetness, and it is very delicious.

 

 

4. ゆりあぺむぺる

Address: 1-1-6 Kichijojiminamicho, Musashino, Tokyo

Opening hours:11:30~24:00

 

 

This café is located just outside Kichijoji Station and has an atmosphere like a different world. The slightly dimly-rated interior is decorated with art nouveau lamps that were popular in Europe at the end of the 19th century. It is my favorite point that the furniture and tableware placed throughout this café are antique-like. They’re very cute.

At this café, you can drink 9 kinds of colorful and stylish “Cream sodas”. The name on the menu is fairy tale and cute, so I couldn’t decide which one to order easily. Compared to other cafés, there is plenty of vanilla ice cream in the glass, and just looking at it will make your heart excited.

 

 

5. ヘッケルン

Address:1-20-11 Nishishinbashi, Minato, Tokyo

Opening hours:

Monday-Friday 8:00~19:00

Saturday(except for the second Saturday) 8:00~17:00

 

 

It is a long-established café in Toranomon that opened about 50 years ago. The owner warmly welcomes first-time visitors to talk to them. With a homey atmosphere, it is a place of relaxation where you can feel safe. There are items throughout this café that make you feel nostalgic, so you will definitely want to visit again.

At this café, you can drink standard and retro “Cream soda”. It is full enough to overflow with fluffy ice cream, and it tastes very creamy when mixed with melon soda. It is also recommended to order it with the famous jumbo pudding.

 

 

6. Baby King Kitchen

Address:3-2-1 Kouenjikita, Suginami, Tokyo

Opening day: 11:30~21:00

 

 

This café is a space inspired by children’s secret bases. There are many picture books, toys, stuffed bears as shown in the photo, and adults can go back to their childhood and enjoy. You can also relax with delicious dish and you will surely have a wonderful time.

You can drink four colorful “Cream sodas” at this café. The smiling face written on the ice cream is very cute. It seems to be the popular menu among many drinks.

 

 

References

●All photos are taken by me.

【昭和レトロ】あの頃の思い出がよみがえる…純喫茶風クリームソーダ – アキオカ家のトラベルごはん (hatenablog.com)

【昭和の味】クリームソーダはなぜ廃れないのか – エキサイトニュース (excite.co.jp)