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アール座 読書館

アール座 読書館Aruza Dokushoukan

Cafe

★ 4.3446 reviews

Low-key, book-lined coffee shop filled with plants & wooden accents, serving tea & light snacks.

  • Japan, 〒166-0003 Tokyo, Suginami City, Koenjiminami, 3 Chome−57−6
  • Today · 12–10 pm
    • Thursday: 12–10 pm
    • Friday: 12–10 pm
    • Saturday: 12–10 pm
    • Sunday: 12–10 pm
    • Monday: Closed
    • Tuesday: 12–10 pm
    • Wednesday: 12–10 pm
  • +81 3-3312-7941
  • r-books.jugem.jp

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Farid Hamka4 months ago
★★★★★

A heaven for people just looking to read their book in a nice atmosphere with silence. The individual tables accommodates single readers and the whole vibe of the place is calm and cosy. The coffee and snacks also facilitates reading. Will go back here some other day to enjoy a longer time.

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Elif Bozel1 years ago
★★★★★

It was an absolutely amazing experience to find this small authentic cafe. I wish I had a chance to see it in the daylight but in the evening it's also worth seeing. The atmosphere is very calm and interesting if you want to escape from the city rush and have a nice cup of drink in silence I definitely recommend this place. You can study or read books there as well. It looks like these study and coffee places but more natural. It can take you a mindful journey. You can see some aquariums and it has a botanical garden vibe.

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Luis M.2 years ago
★★★★★

Great cafe. They have a strict “no talking” policy that customers respect. The place has a quiet, comfortable, peaceful atmosphere, with sounds of nature playing in the background (like crickets). It has a vintage vibe, with old furniture and little, cute decorations all around. They have a bunch of books you can read; most of them (if not all) are in Japanese. They have fish tanks as well. Seats are separated in their own private space, so you can focus on your reading or writing without people invading your personal space. They have individual seats and seats for couples. I tried their 梅レモンソーダ (plum lemon soda) for ¥700 and it tasted really good. Perfect choice if you’re looking for some peaceful place to read or write. Smoking is not allowed. You can only pay in cash.

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Ellen Guo2 years ago
★★★★★

Very quaint cafe suited for those craving a quiet space to spend some quality me time, as the cafe has strict “no talking” policy. The vintage desks and space quickly transport you into a different era. Feel free to pick any book on the bookshelf, although the selection is almost entirely Japanese. In case you aren’t a Japanese reader like me, bring your own book. The cafe is more for the reading experience rather than the quality of the drink/coffee.

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Dan PB4 years ago
★★★★★

The place is super retro, vintage and has a comfy vibe. The second floor is for people coming alone or to work in pure silence and the third floor is to enjoy with friends. The ambience is insanely nice. The main selling point is the aesthetic, but the caramel milk tea I had was excellent. I was happily surprised. The staff was ok nothing worth mentioning. I enjoyed it myself but if you have a dust allergy maybe be careful. It isn’t super dirty or anything but some of the Venice dolls hanging and glass exhibits had some dust. So better avoid in that case.

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