01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Step down the basement stairs and through the doorway to find a calm, orderly parlor lined with red banquette seating. Tucked away in Nishi-Shimbashi, Cafe de Runon opens on weekdays from 6:30, supporting the neighborhood routine through everything from a quiet pre-work pause to an everyday lunch.
Starting the Day with Golden Toast
The morning set, an enduring favorite during the early hours, pairs golden, freshly toasted bread with a hard-boiled egg and your choice of drink. Spread with warm butter, the toast accompanied by a full-bodied blended coffee or an American coffee provides just the right, unhurried foundation for the day ahead.
Freshly Cooked Spaghetti at Lunch
Come lunchtime, patrons gravitate toward the pasta service, which includes a side salad and a beverage. The kitchen serves a varied lineup over thin spaghetti, from meat sauce and carbonara to spicy eggplant arrabbiata and clam-infused vongole. Diners can also choose their portion size, an accommodating touch when appetite calls for something heartier.
Parlor Snacks, Sweets, and a Quiet Break
The repertoire of snacks and afternoon confections is just as generous, spanning kissaten staples such as pizza toast and mixed sandwiches alongside fruit parfaits, cream sodas, and various cakes. The entire seating area permits smoking, and payment is cash only. It is an easy place to pull in for a quiet smoke to gather your thoughts, or simply to step back from the midday bustle over a freshly brewed coffee.
