Coffee time in downtown Asakusa! The charm of pure cafe Angelas

You've been sightseeing in Tokyo and are feeling a bit tired from walking... When that happens, why not relax in a traditional Japanese coffee shop? This time, we'll be introducing you to Angeles, a popular coffee shop in Asakusa, which is also home to popular tourist spots like Sensoji Temple

What is a pure coffee shop anyway?

Some people may not know the difference between a pure coffee shop and a regular coffee shop. In the Taisho era, there were coffee shops with waitresses and they operated in a similar way to today's cabaret clubs. The term "pure coffee shop" came to be used to distinguish between such coffee shops. Also, pure coffee shops generally do not serve alcohol. Nowadays, there are almost no coffee shops with waitresses, so it is easy to understand if you think of "pure coffee shop" as a coffee shop with a long history and a retro feel

"Angelus" is a special coffee shop

As mentioned earlier, alcoholic beverages are generally not served at traditional coffee shops, but at "Angelus" you can enjoy alcohol in a special way. This is the "Plum Dutch Coffee." The first owner of Angels was a big fan of alcohol, so this was on the secret menu, but after the late author Shotaro Ikenami praised it highly, it was added to the regular menu

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A popular style is to submerge plums soaked in plum wine in cold-brewed Dutch coffee, then add the plum wine that comes with it after drinking a little of the coffee.In addition to plum Dutch coffee, they also offer other attractive menu items for drinkers, such as coffee containing brandy and "Savarin," a cake made with plenty of brusche brandy and rum

Not only the drinks but also the cakes are a must!

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While Angelus is known for drinks such as plum Dutch coffee, they also put a lot of effort into their cakes. The base of the cakes they serve is produced in a factory in Kashiwa, and from there onwards, the process is carried out one by one by artisans. Another feature of Angelus' cakes is that they are not too sweet, which is said to be popular with male customers as well. The shop's signature product is the "Angelus," named after the shop. The small Noel cake has a gentle taste made with butter cream and goes perfectly with coffee and other drinks. They also sell "Jumbo Angelus" for larger groups, which makes a great gift

This time we introduced you to Angelus, a long-established coffee shop in Asakusa. If you're in Asakusa, why not stop by? You're sure to have a wonderful time with delicious drinks and cakes

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