"Books and Coffee Fukurosho Chabo" on the 4th floor of "Esola Ikebukuro". It is a cafe that offers "new encounters" with selected books and coffee. Doutor Coffee and Kyohei Yanagishita of Kagurazaka's bookstore "Kamome Books" were born in collaboration.


The first thing that comes to your eyes is the "secret bookstore" next to the entrance. When I pick up the books that are lined up ... that? The title is not written ...? In fact, all the books sold here have hidden titles and bindings!



What is written is the serial number of the book and the Aori sentence that conveys the charm of the book. It is a mechanism that the title and the writer can be known only after purchasing and turning the cover. People who usually tend to choose based on the author's name and the atmosphere of the cover, and those who read only books of the same genre can enjoy new encounters with books!




The interior of the store, where chandeliers are hung, is a space with a classic atmosphere. It is divided into several areas, and in addition to the "secret bookstore" introduced earlier, there are "lounge", "book area", "academic area" and so on.



The author passed through the "Academic Area" where you can take a closer look at books. There is a selection of books under the desk, and the books placed on each seat are different. The key given instead of the slip is also playful and cute ♪


I ordered "pancakes (580 yen plus tax)" and "book and coffee set No. 25 (1,500 yen plus tax)". The pancakes served by Skillet take about 20 minutes to bake.


The "book and coffee set" that was brought in earlier is a set of a secret book selected by Mr. Yanagishita and a special coffee blended by Mr. Masahiro Kanno according to the theme. Limited quantity.


The theme this time is "Jirijiri". Comes with a book selected from onomatopoeia. The sound of a table clock that informs the time signal. Sunlight that burns the skin. Tension and heat ... You can enjoy a little extravagant time by turning the pages while imagining various "jijiri".


Coffee is a cup that "expresses the sweet and sour taste of sweet summer by combining the powerful acidity of Kenya and the floral flavor of Ethiopia." The crisp acidity and rich bitterness spread in the mouth.



The plain "pancake" has a simple finish topped with only powdered sugar and butter. You can enjoy it with maple syrup if you like.


First of all, the grilled color is wonderful! You will be fascinated by the beautiful fox color that makes you want to applaud, "This is the ideal pancake!"


When you insert a knife, the fragrant scent and steam spread softly. The outside is crispy, the inside is moist and fluffy, and very airy. Every time you chew, the warm and fluffy dough sprinkles happiness in your mouth. It's a voluminous volume, but I was surprised to find myself eating it. You can eat another plate!




Ikebukuro's "Books and Coffee Fukurosho Chabo" is a place where you can take your time facing books while enjoying delicious coffee and food. It is recommended not only to spend time alone, but also to talk hotly with friends who like books about recommended writers. Please come visit us!

■ Books and Coffee Fukurosho Chabo Address: 1-12-1 Nishiikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Esola Ikebukuro 4F