This chic café just a few minutes’ walk from Meguro Station has a soothing minimalist aesthetic. You’ll often find a queue outside the shop on weekends, as café-goers are eager to get their hands on Parlor Noon’s picture-perfect desserts.
Highlights from the menu include an affogato made with Big Baby Ice Cream and topped with one of the café’s signature dog-shaped cookies. The basque cheesecake is another crowd-pleaser, as well as the beautiful lemon tart shaped like a flower. There’s also a seasonal shortcake and parfait, both made with whatever fresh fruit is in season. As for beverages, you can’t go wrong with the Viennese coffee topped with fresh cream or the zingy ginger lemonade.
From 6.30pm, the café operates as an aperitif bar serving small plates, natural wine and cocktails. But you can still order some desserts as well as coffee and tea. If you’re looking for a more substantial meal, head down to the cafe’s sister restaurant Noon on the ground floor. Noon offers lunch and dinner with Asian-inspired dishes like lu rou fan (Taiwanese pork rice bowls) and Korean fried chicken.