01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Opening at 8:00, the morning hours at Cake And Akkun begin comfortably with the aroma of patiently brewed Dutch coffee. Extracted drop by drop at cool temperatures over an extended period, this cold-drip coffee has a gentle, rounded mouthfeel and a remarkably clean finish, allowing the natural depth of the beans to come to the fore when sipped black. Available alongside your choice of drink, the morning set features aromatic buttered toast, an egg, and house-made coffee jelly, making for a quiet and satisfying start to the day.
At lunchtime or for an afternoon meal, the kitchen provides dependable, classic kissaten cooking. Options span from the namesake Akkun Pilaf, curry with salad, and hayashi rice to homestyle set meals centered on house-made hamburg steak or Western-style grilled meat. Those in the mood for noodles can choose the popular mentaiko spaghetti, while egg or mixed sandwiches offer an easy, lighter bite.
For a tea-time pause or an after-meal treat, the café provides an assortment of cakes that can also be taken to go, alongside a house-made coffee jelly prized for its pleasant, springy chew. The beverage list covers considerable ground, offering single-origin teas such as Darjeeling and Assam, Vienna tea, matcha milk, and freshly made juices, so you can tailor your cup to whatever the afternoon calls for.
Set along a quiet street near Nijo Castle and the Sanjo Shopping Arcade, the café is run by a welcoming husband-and-wife duo whose hospitality puts both long-standing regulars and wandering visitors at ease. The room permits smoking and stays open until late afternoon every day except Sunday, offering an accessible refuge when you want to settle in alone with a book.
