Tile’s coffee & sweets

Opened on September 23, 2022, ‘ Tile’s Coffee and Sweets ‘ is a charming cafe nestled in a 100-year-old renovated machiya, just a short 10-minute walk from Keihan Line Tofukuji Station. The cafe is managed by a cheerful friendly lady and its unique name stems from the owner’s previous occupation as a tile storage space proprietor.

Tucked away in a quiet alley off the bustling HigashiOji Street, this cozy cafe is easily recognizable by its glass-in-wood sliding entrance doors that have a lighter color wood contrasting that to the buildings white and darkwood exterior.

The interior of the cafe is a beautiful blend of old and new, with plenty of natural light streaming in through the large windows, the atrium, and transparent corrugated plates above the entrace. The space is adorned with antique furniture, including a striking hardwood cabinet near the entrance, as well as a stunning blue tile kitchen counter wall.

The menu at Tile’s Coffee and Sweets offers a selection of lunch plates and a rotating selection of homemade sweets, such as carrot cake, caramel butter cake, scones, and cookies, which are also available for take-out. The hearty lunch plate includes freshly baked bread, lemon and parsley sausage, salad with rape, grilled green beans and zucchini, a selection of vegetables, fried egg, and soup, making for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Overall, Tile’s Coffee and Sweets is a delightful and cozy cafe that offers excellent food and is conveniently located near Tofukuji temple, making it an ideal spot to visit during a day out in the area.