Insta-Worthy Parfait, Tarte and Pancake! 3 Best Cafes around Urawa Sta. to visit on Christmas Day

Do you think adorable and luxury sweets absolutely set the mood for Christmas, don’t you? This time, we found photogenic sweets that we can’t eat anywhere else except Urawa in Saitama Prefecture on Instagram. Here are our recommended cafes to savor Insta-worthy parfait, tarte and pancake.

All of them are within 5 minutes’ walking distance from Urawa Washington Hotel.

“café days” offering luxury and artistic parfaits like a bouquet

“café days” offers handmade dishes and desserts under the concept of ‘cafe in your daily life.’ The appearance located in the back alley looks like a hideaway. Stepping in to the inside of this cafe with a cozy ambiance, the owner welcomes you with smile. He creates elegant desserts ‘Seasonal Parfait(季節のパフェ),’ and they has become a hot topic on Instagram. Parfaits made by stacking thinly sliced ​​fruits or rolling them around are exactly works of art. If you visit here on Christmas Day, we recommend you order ‘Merry Christmas Parfait(メリークリスマスのパフェ)’ that is offered until 25th December. Wreath-shaped meringues and, a rose made of apples, star-shaped cookies, pine cones made of chocolate corn flakes etc are put on the parfait. Moreover, the inside of a glass is full of whipped cream from Hokkaido and their homemade icecream, granita, cheesecake, cereal, and more. Let’s enjoy the flavor and texture that gradually changes as you eat! You can know their latest parfait on social media and blog.

Opening Hours	8:30AM – 8:00PM (11:00AM – 5:00PM on Sunday and Holidays)　Irregular Holidays　 *We recommend you book.
Address	2-9-17 Nakacho, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Access	A 5-minute walk from Urawa Washington Hotel
URL	https://ameblo.jp/cafedays-u

“OkiOki Cafe” whose adorable sheep-shaped sweets and stylish latte art gather attentions from the young people

“OkiOki Cafe” is a New Zealand-style cafe whose emerald green entrance catches our eyes. Although it’s located within 1 minute’s walking distance from Urawa Station, the wooden interior produces an exotic and relaxing atmosphere. Here, instagrammable sweets using sheep of New Zealand’s iconic animal as a motif is a must-eat. Our recommendation is ‘Sheep Tarte(ひつじのタルト)’ that is carefully made after your ordering. The base is a sweet and sour tart containing berries and chocolate chips. The fluffy sheep’s body is represented by marshmallows and whipped cream, and the face is done by crispy and fragrant cookies. Look at sheep’s facial expressions and letters written on a plate that are different depending on staff! You’re sure to feel your heart warm. Besides, it might also be a good idea to order ‘Flat White’ which is made by pouring fine steam milk into espresso with the taste. Espresso with a rich flavor and smooth milk are mixed, and strong but mild taste will be born.

Opening Hours	8:00AM – 9:00PM
Address	1-7-9 Takasago, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Access	A 2-minute walk from Urawa Washington Hotel
URL	https://www.instagram.com/okiokicafe__/

“Ebisuya Kissaten” with 60 years of history serving an exquisite pancake

“Ebisuya Kissaten (Ebisuya Cafe, 恵比寿屋喫茶店)” whose a red brick exterior and black and white border pattern design tent create a nostalgic atmosphere. Plenty of sunlight shines through the windows, so you can also feel a bright and heart-warming ambiance. They offer a great variety of menus such as sandwiches and toast, cakes and drinks, and we especially want to let you know ‘Ogura Cream Pancake served with whipped cream (小倉クリームホットケーキ ホイップのせ).’ On top of the two-layered pancakes baked on copper plates, plenty of sweet red bean paste and whipped cream are put. In addition, vanilla ice cream is sandwiched between the dough. The fluffy pancakes soaked with butter, red bean paste with a mild sweetness, and whipped cream with a rich flavor match perfectly and make you feel happy every time you chew. The coldness of vanilla ice cream is also an accent, and it is very delicious. Maple syrup is also served with it, so adjust the amount to your liking.

Opening Hours	7:00AM – 7:50PM (8:00AM – 7:20PM on Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays) Closed on the 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday
Address	1-6-10 Takasago, Urawa-ku, Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture
Access	A 2-minute walk from Urawa Washington Hotel
URL	https://tabelog.com/saitama/A1101/A110102/11018254/