Cafe • 2-chōme-1-22 Izumi, Higashi Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 461-0001, Japan
Located in a corner of Nagoya city, the coffee shop Bonbon is an emotionally charged space that seems as if time has stood still. Stepping inside, the retro furniture and lighting create a nostalgic atmosphere, as if one has slipped back in time to the Showa era.
The menu features traditional coffee shop staples such as milk crepes and savarins. With a bite of the fluffy sponge cake and a sip of the fragrant coffee, the nostalgic flavor spreads. Instead of traditional bean sweets, the accompaniment to the sweets is a nostalgic sponge cake. This taste, distinct from modern Western sweets, will surely evoke sweet memories for those who know the past.
Bonbon has been a long-beloved long-standing coffee shop for the people of Nagoya. Its unchanged menu and atmosphere since its opening attract many regulars. It is always popular on weekdays and weekends, with long lines forming, requiring customers to be prepared to wait before entering. However, the experience of savoring a cup of coffee and a piece of cake here will surely be a timeless and valuable experience.
To reach Bonbon, it is a 5-minute walk from the Shinsakae-machi station on the Higashiyama subway line. It is about 10 minutes by subway from Nagoya station. As there is no parking lot, the use of public transportation is recommended.
Why not spend a wonderful time enveloped in the atmosphere of the Showa era? The taste of Bonbon, passed down through time, embodies the enchanting charm of coffee culture and represents an iconic establishment.