Food and drinks
- Great coffee
- Great desserts
- Alcohol Served
- Cocktails Available
- Beer available
- Wine available
- Light bites
- Brunch menu available
- Lunch menu available
- Dinner menu available
- Dessert available
POKOTABI / NOSTALGIA CAFE
NOSTALGIA CAFE
Located in Nogata, Nakano Ward, NOSTALGIA CAFE serves a satisfying menu spanning hearty meatballs, grilled cheese sandwiches, and house-baked sweets, well suited for a full meal or a relaxed coffee break.
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
From mountain-shaped white bread loaded with melted cheese to hearty meatballs, NOSTALGIA CAFE lays out an American-style spread that goes well beyond standard café fare, delivering genuinely satisfying comfort food.
One of the signature attractions is New York-style meatballs, appealingly paired with your choice of base and sauce. Alongside sliced bread, options include meatballs served over steamed white rice or alongside short pasta. The house sauce lineup features classic tomato, onion cream, and black bean chili. There is also a meatball sub tucking 3 meatballs into a hot dog bun, tailored for lunches when you want something substantial to bite into.
The grilled sandwich variations built on mountain-shaped loaf slices are equally compelling. The classic grilled cheese is a rich build combining caramelized onions with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and Emmental. Other distinctive combinations include the inside-out grilled cheese crusted on the outside with parmesan, an earthy mushroom version, and the Elvis sandwich layered with banana, bacon, and peanut butter, all celebrating dynamic combinations of fillings.
When it is time for dessert or an afternoon coffee break, a lineup of homemade baked goods and seasonal sweets awaits. The banana bread incorporates whole wheat flour and roasted flaxseed with fully ripe bananas, while the rich brownie—accented with espresso powder—is served alongside whipped cream. Offerings rotate through seasonal treats like no-bake cheesecake showcasing fresh key lime juice and creamy cheese, readily enjoyed with an espresso or a chai tea latte.
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03 / TAKE A LOOK AROUND
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04 / YOUR NEXT STOP
Detake Bldg 1F, 1-chome-36-10 Nogata, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 165-0027
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Please contact the venue directly with enquiries or reservation requests.
Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Closed every Tuesday. Open from 11:30 to 19:00 on all other days.
The menu features New York meatballs with sauce options such as classic tomato or onion cream (served with bread, rice, or short pasta), as well as a variety of sandwiches including grilled cheese.
Enjoy desserts including homemade espresso brownies, banana bread, brownie sundaes with chocolate fudge, and affogato.
Takeout is available, but delivery is not supported.
PayPay and Rakuten Pay are accepted.
The entrance is not wheelchair accessible, and there are no wheelchair-accessible restrooms or parking facilities.