Whenever I feel hard to wake up in the morning, I always make delicious breakfast as a reward to myself. When you think about Japanese breakfast you may think of rice with Natto and Miso soup. But there is a restaurant located in Shiba Park that they serve a different kind of breakfast. The name of the restaurant is "Le Pain Quotidien".
Some tables are set outside so you may see customers at outdoor tables when the weather is nice.
The restaurant is just a minute walk from A1 exit of Onarimon station near Tokyo Tower and I think it is nice to see Tokyo Tower in the morning.
You see business people walking around on a weekday and many families come and enjoy their breakfast on weekends. English menu is available for foreigners at the cafe. Vegan foods are also available.
You won't be disappointed with the bread that comes with many things such as 6 kinds of olive oil, many different kinds of jam and chocolate spread.
I chose strawberry jam, dark chocolate spread, hazelnut and chocolate spread. The rich savor of hazelnut and chocolate spread made a piece of bread even more appetizing.
You can see Tokyo Tower from anywhere in the restaurant. It is nice and relaxing to listen to classical music in the background. English speaking employees are there so communicating in English is not a problem. You may see many foreign customers at the restaurant.
Jams are available for sale. You can enjoy them at home.
I recommend Farmer's branch set, you can choose coffee, tea or orange juice. It includes cereal as desserts as you see on the picture.
After the breakfast, I dropped into Zojoji Temple nearby. You can see Tokyo Tower very closely as though it were specially designed spot from which to view. Unfortunately, the temple is temporarily closed now, so make sure if it’s open to public before you go.
It was very hot summer day when I visited and I saw many vendors selling ice-cream.
As the Japanese proverb says, "Waking up early brings benefits." I think everyone should try waking up early and have delicious breakfast for yourself!
Store name: Le pain Quotidien
Address: 3-3-1, Shibakoen, Minato-ku,Tokyo
Phone:03-6430-4157
Hours : 7:30 - 22:00 (21:00 L.O.)
Average budget: 1,000 yen - 2,500 yen
URL: http://www.lepainquotidien.jp/en/
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