Matsu

For a filling mid-afternoon meal, one appealing choice is the special Napolitan, served with salad. The food menu also includes classic Napolitan and peperoncino, making it easy to settle in with a casual bite and a drink.

There is plenty to choose from on the café menu, too: the coffee comes with thoughtful touches, such as a recommendation of deep roast for black coffee, while the honey tea has a gentle sweetness. A small sweet snack accompanies drinks, and, when available, desserts such as matcha pudding can make a good pairing.

With fewer than ten seats, the café is a compact space where smoking is permitted throughout—a relaxed oasis for smokers. It is a place to stop in Higashi-Kasai for a quiet smoke alone or a breather amid warm hospitality.