Cafe Denmark

Name: Cafe Denmark
Type: Cafe / Bakery
Station: Shibuya

Location: You couldn't ask for an easier to find place, especially in Shibuya. Just get out at the Hachiko Exit from Shibuya Station, cross the famous crossing, walk to the left of Starbucks and head towards HMV. It's about two blocks after Starbucks and almost opposite HMV. Entrance is on the street level as is the bakery and the register but table and chairs are upstairs.

Info: Ph: 03-3462-5880

Being in such a public location I've walked past this Denmark Cafe on almost a weekly basis but had never really bothered to give it ago, mostly out of my paranoia over the unhygienic displaying of uncovered pastries in Japan. But today I felt like some coffee and pastry and being on a super tight budget for the Christmas holidays I decided to give Denmark a go.

Much to my surprise, they serve more than just pastries and coffee, they have a rather substantial drink menu as well as several soups, sandwiches, and other solid foods in addition to the sweats pastries on show in the window.

I ordered a "Vegetable Hotdog", a special Christmas themed pastry and a mug of hot cocoa.

Service was really fast, especially on a weekend though there was some unnecessary confusion when I ordered my cocoa. The girl behind the register kept thinking I was saying "Coca Cola" for some reason and after a few minutes of even pointing at the Japanese writing for "Cocoa" I was given hot cocoa and a Coca Cola. I managed to explain to her that I just wanted the cocoa but a little common sense on her part would have saved us a lot of trouble.

Upstairs there was a huge selection of seats to choose from. Again not very busy at all. I decided to sit by the window as I was by myself and thought people watching would be some fun. This is what I saw.



The cocoa and pastry were rather good. The "Vegetable Hotdog" turned out to be just a regular hotdog but with lettuce but it too was rather good. All three set me back around Y840 which wasn't too bad at all.

I recommend Cafe Denmark, especially if you're on a budget or if your favourite cafe is packed on your day off. I wouldn't take a date here though it would be ideal to meet friends of students for private lessons due to it being almost impossible not to find and the number of seats available.

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