NERIMA: Mister Donuts meets Hello Kitty... 100yen Donuts

Mister Donuts has a great selection of 100yen donuts and one of my favorites "Pon-De-Ring" has a very very fun chewiness to it.

Hello Kitty... Strawberry Pon-De-Ring donut.

http://gigazine.net/news/20130401-misterdonut-hellokitty/

Even at Midnight there are alot of great selections.

http://www.misterdonut.jp/m_menu/donut/index.html

So picked my chewy donut and a cake-type donut.  Both with have different textures.

BOSE!

Lots of seating and for some reason this branch is quite busy even at Midnight.  Mister Donuts is located all around Japan so if you are in the mood give it a try!  

Shop: Mister Donut Nerima-Branch
Donut Website: http://www.misterdonut.jp/
Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132102/13060258/
Address J: 東京都練馬区豊玉北5-18-11
Address E: Tokyo, Nerima-ku, Toyotamakita 5-18-11
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NAKAMEGURO: Salon De Huit with a view of Ferrari FF/Modena, Murcielago and Bentley

BALS is a great spot to stroll around in with their nice selection of wines, small gifts, food items, furniture etc but never did I try their cafe. 

http://www.balstokyo.com/jp/shopinfo/nakameguro.php

Nice selection of items but beyond costing a bit more than other cafe's its a very nice place just to chill for a few hours.

We were seated in the only sofa seating next to the huge window with views of the main road.

Friend ordered Tea with Honey... 

... I didn't realize they could be this generous with the honey.  A definite must!  Will be on my list for the next visit.

My 630yen unsweetened Cocoa... aaahhh... guess I'm paying for the cushy sofa.

Great little petite seasonal cake selections.  Hit the spot.

But if you are a guy who enjoys tea time with the ladies with the added benefit of being able to spot exotics right outside the comfy sofa seating this is the spot for you!  Lamborghini Murcielago, Ferrari FF, Ferrari Modena, Bentleys and a few more in the 1-2 hours were were there... and this was just the items I spotted between conversations. 

Ferrari FF dropping off a fluffy jacket lady...

If the comfortable sofa seating is available I'd definitely recommend this place for the views but if not you may be facing in a direction with less eye candy and more shutters...

Shop: Salon De Huit (BALS Nakameguro)

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1317/A131701/13102103/

Address J: 東京都目黒区中目黒1-10-21

Address E: Tokyo, Meguro-ku, Nakameguro 1-10-21
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ROPPONGI: Downstairs Coffee at Mercedes Benz Connection

The former Mercedes Benz Connection was always a great spot for DJ and party events but they recently relocated just a block down the road from the previous location facing Midtown Tokyo.

Excessively spacious compared to the packed insanity of Starbucks it was comfortably quiet.

One Latte 400yen and one Hot Cocoa 380yen... 

Cups were surprisingly big at the price point... could almost say it was a pleasant bargain.

Then of course after coffee you must check out all the cars on display.

Great gift shop with MB logo's on the bear foots

This is a must guys!  Its a USB Stick but to the average girl they would only assume you own a MB~... yeah its superficial but could be a great conversation starter for those girls on the lookout for $$.

Overall a great spot just 2 blocks down from the hustle of Roppongi... Highly suggest going there and big enough for kids or strollers.  The 400yen Cinnamon Donut was a bit much...

Shop: Downstairs Coffee at Mercedes Benz Connection

Shop Website: http://www.mercedes-benz-connection.com/floor/index.html#downstairs-coffee

Address J: 東京都港区六本木7-3-10

Address E:  Tokyo, Minato-ku, Roppongi 7-3-10

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TOSHIMAEN: Bakery Old Kitchen Organic... and its true :)

After walking for about an hour in the hot afternoon sun this little sign with a nice list of home made ice creams caught my eye... didn't eat lunch yet but was ready to cool down.

When I entered a very nice lady welcomed me with a friendly smile...

As the name says Bakery, check, Old, check, Kitchen, check, Organic sounds good...

My 150yen home made vanilla ice cream.  About the size of a 290yen mini Hagen Daaz cup... not too bad.

There was a very solid texture to it and possibly a hint of brown sugar... my guess that there was honey inside was a miss.

Lots of freshly baked bread.

The furniture seemed like it was vintage imported from the US.

A free little sample they gave me as I was eating my ice cream.  Customer service was spot on.

Interior was very comfy with both indoor and outdoor seating.

Louis on the BGM... felt like I was not in Tokyo

Located in this very old building with what seems to be an apartment or home upstairs and in the shadows of Baby-R-Us.  Next time i'll definitely back for their pastries.

Shop: Bakery Old Kitchen Organic

Foodie Website: http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132102/13117208/

Shop Website: http://www.old-kitchen.com/

Address J: 東京都練馬区春日町1-2-25

Address E: Tokyo, Nerima-ku, Kasugamachi 1-2-25
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