cafe auditorium

Step off Nogata's Yahoo ROAD shopping arcade and through the door of cafe auditorium, and classical music reaches the ears at a gentle, well-tuned volume. Surrounded by paintings and potted greenery, the true centrepiece is a thoughtfully brewed cup accompanied by sweets made by the master. The popular unbaked cheesecake set balances mild sweetness with pleasant acidity, designed to pair with the house blend, a dark French roast, or black tea. A Belgian waffle set, crafted in the dense, textured style of Liège, offers another solid foundation for a classic kissaten interlude.

The coffee lineup starts with an original blend roasted from beans supplied by Orihara Coffee, followed by a French roast with deep, lingering bitterness, alongside single-origin options like Mocha, Kilimanjaro, and Mandheling. For lighter fare, butter toast, cheese toast, and honey toast made with English bread from Kazamidori provide welcome sustenance whenever a small appetite strikes.

All seats permit smoking, keeping to traditional kissaten customs down to an ashtray brought directly upon being seated. For smokers seeking to immerse themselves in sound over a quiet cup, it remains a relaxed sanctuary tucked away in Nogata.