I tried to get a table several times before finally picking a quiet(ish) time to visit. It\s just off the busy street in the Yanaka district which I believe is known as cat alley, and a few doors from a shaved ice place that always has a long line outside the door. I\m a sucker for a cafe that has books available to read and this one does... Albeit in Japanese. It also has art installations, cosy corners and an interesting menu. I had a purple sweet potato muffin which was warm and delicious and an excellent coffee. The fact that it\s seemingly always busy is an indication of how good it is.