There is only seating on the first floor. Most of the seats are at the counter, so it's a good place to come alone. It might be difficult to secure a spot for two or more people. I wanted to take a break, so I ordered an iced cocoa. It's nice that the taste is consistent at chain stores, isn't it?

There is a Doutor along the Koshu Kaido street. The entrance to the store is on the Koshu Kaido side, but there is also an entrance on the opposite side. The ordering counter is on the Koshu Kaido side, so it's best to enter from there. This Doutor is one of the smaller ones around Shinjuku Station, with mainly counter seats and small round tables for one person. There are also a few tables for two towards the back. It gets crowded with business people working in Shinjuku on weekdays. Since it's a small store, there is no espresso machine, so the menu is a bit limited. I ordered the Blend Coffee in size S (250 yen). When you order, it is quickly prepared by pressing a button on the machine behind the counter and served right away. They also ask if you need a spoon. I don't need one since I drink it black. This reduces unnecessary washing, leading to cost savings for the store and less environmental impact. A little confirmation can lead to small positive things. The taste of the coffee at Doutor is decent for the price, with a good balance of bitterness and a light acidity in the aftertaste. I wanted espresso originally, but I was surprisingly satisfied with the regular blend coffee. It's a popular place due to its convenient location and affordable prices. While taste and ambiance are important, price is even more crucial. For everyday use, Doutor is better than Starbucks or Tully's. Despite being a chain, I believe they are all working hard to please their customers.

WiFi is stable and can be used easily at this place, which includes Docomo, AU, and Dotour Coffee WiFi. The ice cubes are small in size. They offer M and L sizes with standard strength. The staff is friendly and the service is good. This is a relatively quiet place, making it great for adjusting your schedule.

I drink iced coffee at the Doutor in Shinjuku. It is located above Shinjuku Station on the Keio New Line on Koshu Kaido's south exit. There is also a Doutor store in Keio Mall below, but they do not seem to be connected. The iced coffee has a bitter taste, which is consistent at any Doutor store. This store is larger than the one in Keio Mall, so it has a more relaxing atmosphere, and it is not crowded. It can get hot walking on the streets, but in the morning, the sidewalks are shaded by the buildings. If you are heading straight from Shinjuku Station to Doutor, it would be a good choice to visit this store.

Located in Tokyo, Shinjuku. Despite the situation with COVID-19, I had an overnight business trip and decided to have breakfast. It's a small, narrow Doutor with a smoking area at the back. I ordered the Bulgogi Milano sandwich and a medium-sized blend coffee. The part-time staff seemed a bit inexperienced, as the sandwich bun was slightly crushed and the cutting was a bit sloppy, but it added to the charm. Although it felt a bit pricey at over 500 yen, the Bulgogi sandwich with a light sweet flavor was quite delicious. As for the coffee, I didn't have any strong feelings as I always drink it. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

Located on the 1st floor of Shinjuku Sansei Building. On this occasion, I had the Hokkaido pumpkin tart for ¥398 and an iced tea size M for ¥305. When ordered as a set, all drinks are discounted by ¥30 from the total price including tax. The combination of a smooth mousse and diced pumpkin enclosed in pudding allows you to taste the true deliciousness of the pumpkin. There is no parking or bicycle parking available, so I recommend visiting on foot.

10/18/20 Visited Shinjuku for the first time and took a break with my wife while shopping. This time, I had the classic "Iced Coffee S" at Doutor (224 yen), and my wife had the "Sweet Potato Milk Crepe" set with "Blended Coffee" (614 yen). The Sweet Potato Milk Crepe had a nice sweetness from the sweet potato on top of the usual milk crepe, and the combination was quite good (*^▽^*). It's a taste that women in particular would enjoy (^^♪ As for the coffee, it was the usual Doutor coffee (laughs), always consistent no matter which branch you visit (^_^)v This location is a bit away from JR Shinjuku Station, so it was relatively less crowded compared to other shops near the station. You can enter from both the Koshu Kaido side and a street one block away (*^_^*)

I am a Doutor coffee shop fan. I use the Doutor app to pay because the coffee is cheap and delicious, the atmosphere is not too fancy, and most importantly, you can smoke there. However, when I visited recently, the smoking area was gone. Oh, how cruel. This is also a sign of the times. Nevertheless, I still like Doutor, so I will continue to visit.

◼️High cost-performance major cafe chain. Lower prices compared to other companies. ◆3 types of berry yogurt S mixed berry sauce (chokeberry, raspberry, cranberry) combined yogurt drink. Sweet with a light acidity. ◼️Store ◼️Basic cleanup, etc., various self-service. Can enter and exit from both sides of the road. Can be used with transportation IC cards. Established in 1976. Operated by Doutor Coffee Co., Ltd. Subsidiaries include ⚪︎Excelsior Cafe ⚪︎Olive no Ki Japan Restaurant System ⚪︎Tamago to Watashi ⚪︎Yoemen Gouemon ⚪︎Hoshino Coffee Shop, etc. The ultimate parent company is the same as Doutor Holdings and Nihon Restaurant Systems. ◼️◼️Used for a quick meeting. Convenient to enter and exit from both sides.

The other day, I had plenty of time and was wandering around Shinjuku feeling tired and in need of a rest, so I decided to stop by here! It had been a while since I last visited Doutor Coffee, so I ordered a blend coffee. The aroma was wonderful and very soothing! I will definitely visit again!

I had a Chamomile Mint Tea at Doutor when I went to work. The color of the tea leaves wasn't very good, but I like mint so the taste was good. It cost 298 yen, which is more expensive than the usual blend I drink for 220 yen, but if the mint power helps prevent viruses, then it's worth it. I was on a business trip to Shinjuku, so it was a good alternative to the Rooibos tea I usually drink at work.

Convenient Doutor near Shinjuku Station. This Doutor is located along the Koshu Kaido in Shinjuku. The store is close to the station, making it easy to access, so I use it quite often. The only downside of this store is that the smoking area is only separated from the non-smoking area by a partition, so the non-smoking area can also be smoky. Recommended for those who are not bothered by smoke. You can enter from either the main street side of Koshu Kaido or the side street called Aoi Dori. Personally, I find it more relaxing and easy to enter from Aoi Dori (although it is the smoking area, so you immediately smell cigarette smoke upon entering). This time, I entered from the Aoi Dori side as shown in the picture. There is a step here, so those with mobility issues may find it better to enter from the main street side of Koshu Kaido. The interior of the store is long and narrow, with mainly counter seats for one person. There seem to be 60 seats in total, but the area near the counter is particularly narrow. As you move towards the center of the store, there is a space with tables for two people. The arch-shaped ceiling is a unique and stylish feature. However, the walls in some places show signs of wear, with peeling paint and dark spots. Other than that, it is a typical Doutor and easy to use. A casual store that is easy to enter even if you are alone. Not separated by smoking and non-smoking areas, so if you are sensitive to smoke, be careful! The interior is lively with chatty ladies, young students, solo older gentlemen, etc. It is somewhat busy, but there are also people quietly reading books. And there always seems to be someone smoking. Perhaps due to the fact that the smoking area occupies more seats (32) than the non-smoking area, it seems to be a place that smokers appreciate. There are also people who seem to be sound asleep, but is this okay...? In any case, it is a store with an atmosphere where you can easily enter even if you are alone. This time, I sat at the counter seat next to the register counter. The table here also has some peeling, but it is spacious and convenient with a bag storage space underneath. There was information about free Wi-Fi without encryption on the counter seat. It's convenient as you can connect immediately by pressing "Agree to the terms". Enjoy tea without hesitation at a reasonable price, which is the charm of Doutor. This time, I ordered a hot cappuccino for ¥275 (including tax) for dine-in. They serve it immediately after ordering at the register counter. The price is not high, so I like that I can drink it without feeling too guilty about being too extravagant. It's rich and slightly sweet. I like the extra touch of sprinkling powder on top. By 2 pm, the place was almost full with more people coming in. It seems quite popular probably because it's close to the station. 【A little break】An unusual Doutor logo? Near the door on the side of Aoi Dori, there is a small Doutor logo (?) for some reason. This type is the first time I've seen it. It looked somewhat stylish.

On October 1, 2019, the consumption tax rate changed from 8% to 10%. The first place where I felt this change was here. When I ordered a small size iced coffee, the price at the register was 224 yen. This was when I finally realized the tax increase. While other food and beverage establishments also adjusted their prices due to the tax hike, most of them increased prices by 10 yen increments, so I didn't notice much of a difference for a few days. However, the fact that Doutor's coffee prices are now in 1 yen increments felt quite strange. Despite the price change, the deliciousness of Doutor's coffee remains the same. In the midst of the bustling city of Shinjuku, I was able to take a 15-minute break for just a little over 200 yen.

I visited the store on 5/14 and 6/20 last year. Both times I ordered iced coffee. The seating is limited and the layout of the store is a bit cramped, with half of the seats designated for smoking. It feels like smokers tend to come here. The coffee is suitable for adjusting the time and is easy to drink, with a light taste.

I had about 30 minutes to spare before my appointment, so I decided to come in to pass the time. Looking back, I could have wandered around places like Yodobashi Camera instead. The inside of the restaurant had a lot of single seats, with pairs of people sitting side by side in single seats. For someone like me who was just there for a short time, the quick turnover of seats was nice. I had a hot coffee and it was delicious.

Ordered the ice cocoa. It came relatively quickly. The cocoa was delicious without being too heavy. However, the back of the store is a smoking section, and since it's all on one floor, the smoke drifts throughout the whole area. This means that the smell sticks to your clothes, so if that bothers you, it's better to look for another place.

Initially, the plan was to explore the breakfast buffet at the new hotel, but due to the flow of the previous day's alumni reunion and after-party, I couldn't wake up at the usual time! So, I ended up getting a light morning at a nearby DOUTOR instead. On this day, I ordered the morning cafe Set A with Ham and Egg Salad and a choice of drink for 390 yen. The Ham and Egg Salad sandwich had a good volume with fresh lettuce, egg, and ham sandwiched in toast, satisfying my stomach. The hot coffee (blend) was delicious, as expected from a coffee shop. Overall, it was a convenient and satisfying experience at DOUTOR.

On a Saturday afternoon in September, just after 3:30 p.m., and on a Sunday afternoon in the following October, just after 5:30 p.m., I visited this Doutor café alone for a little reading time. This Doutor café is located near the south exit of Shinjuku Station, just a few minutes walk from the JR ticket gates. The area around it is always bustling with people, whether it's a weekday or a weekend. It faces the Koshu Kaido street, with entrances on both the Koshu Kaido side and the opposite side of the road. The interior of the café is not very spacious, with a limited number of seats. On both occasions, I enjoyed an iced coffee while spending some time reading.

I stopped by on my way home because I was extremely thirsty after finishing my errands during the day. As soon as I had my favorite iced royal milk tea in the cool air-conditioned shop on a hot summer day, I instantly felt relaxed. This moment is something I can't experience in winter.