Located along the Hiragishi National Highway, this nostalgic Showa-era cafe offers a wide range of meal options. The ginger pork set meal is delicious with tender meat. The side of somen salad is also tasty. The variety of interesting menu items adds to the excitement.

I came to Susukawa in search of breakfast on my day off, just a 3-minute walk from the station. The place I visited was "Blondie," which made me think of the American female vocalist Debbie Harry's rock band "Blondie." Although the connection with this band is unclear, the interior of the shop had a strong Showa era coffee shop vibe, with about 5 counter seats and table seats, and even sofa seats in the back. The elderly female owner welcomed me as I sat at a table, and promptly brought me a glass of water. The place had a few regulars reading books or smoking cigarettes (smoking is allowed throughout). I ordered the limited breakfast set from 9-11 am, which included natto for 550 yen. The shop had various books on shelves, including comics, weekly magazines, and newspapers. I picked up a weekly Shincho magazine and flipped through it, finding an article about Kei Komuro's mother. The set included rice, miso soup, natto, raw egg (can be fried), seasoned seaweed, and pickled radish. The rice was slightly softer than my preference but still acceptable, and the miso soup with seaweed and green onions had a good taste. It was a quick and delicious meal. Surprisingly, for this price, you could also get coffee after the meal, although it was a bit weak for my taste. Overall, the breakfast set with coffee was a good deal compared to similar offerings from major fast-food chains. Spending a relaxing holiday in a Showa-era coffee shop is quite enjoyable. I spent about an hour there, reading the magazine and playing with my phone. Susukawa seems to have many retro and calming shops. I'm curious about the other items on the menu, such as soba, pasta, curry, fried fish set, hamburger, katsudon, gyudon, daily lunch specials, and more. Thank you for the meal.

In April 2021, I had some errands in this area and usually use the MaxValu parking lot. However, since the store was under construction, I visited a cafe diagonally across from MaxValu instead. I ordered a morning set and requested iced coffee. In the past, I have been served sweet iced coffee at old-fashioned cafes like this, so I made sure to ask for black coffee. The coffee was indeed black, and I requested butter only on my thick toast. I'm glad I confirmed because I really dislike jam. The toast was perfectly toasted and delicious with butter. This cafe is a rare find these days, with its old-fashioned charm.

Welcome.---------- August 2020 ----------Located just off the subway station in the Susukawa area along Hiragishi Street, there is a quaint little shop called "Yugachon Susukawa." It's quite rare to see a shop like this still standing, with a high level of quality. The ladies here, who seem to look good in floral clothes, flutter around energetically. They always seem well-groomed, which must be why the gentlemen like them. The counter and sofa seats have a vintage feel to them. The regular customers are there at their usual time, reading their usual newspapers and magazines. As long as the shop remains, it probably won't change much. After all, they offer a "Kohsi" for just 300 yen in the early hours. The BGM softly playing in the background feels like something you'd hear during NHK's morning exercise program. I tried the rare salmon set at Saten. The salty salmon was served with rice, and when asked if I wanted a raw egg or a sunny-side-up egg, I chose the latter. The perfectly ripe yolk had a nostalgic Showa era taste. The side dish was a somen salad. The piping hot miso soup was a delightful touch. It seems that a "Kohsi" comes with the meal, so that's why they call it a "set." I'll have a Lucky Eye cocktail (≡´∀｀)凵゛. They generously filled the rocks glass with gum syrup as well (I put in a lot because my mouth was still salty from the salmon and I wanted to refresh it). I hope they continue to uphold the Showa era charm for a long time.

I wonder if there was a cafe in such a place? It's a nostalgic cafe with a calm atmosphere. I used it before the meeting. The interior is nostalgic and calming, but there is no stagnant air, and the bright and friendly service. Coffee is 400 yen. I also want to try the Neapolitan on the menu, but most importantly, it is a comfortable place to stay, and I feel like I want to visit again when I'm nearby.

Sasagawa Station is just a 1-minute walk away from Café Blondie, a historic café beloved by locals. The café is known for its delicious Neapolitan pasta, which I have enjoyed over 30 times. I asked the kind owner about the secret to its taste, and she mentioned using Hayashi ketchup instead of popular brands. She also carefully controls the temperature of the hot plate to prevent burning the pasta. A few minutes later, the piping hot Neapolitan pasta arrived, with the perfect balance of ketchup acidity and onion sweetness. The sizzling sound of the pasta cooking on the hot plate only increased my appetite. This simple yet addictive Neapolitan pasta is sure to leave you craving for more.

I've always been curious about this restaurant. Whenever I pass by, the parking lot is always full, so I've been intrigued. Today, as I passed by, there was one parking spot available so I decided to go in. The menu offers daily specials for 750 yen, including dishes like hamburger, katsudon, and more. They also have a variety of noodle dishes like moon-viewing soba, zaru soba, yakisoba, ramen, and spaghetti. They even have a morning set available until 10:00 AM. After some contemplation, I ordered the Napolitan for 730 yen. Wow, it's served on a hot plate! The dish includes ham, green peppers, and onions, with simple yet delicious flavors. The pasta is medium thickness and cooked soft, bringing back nostalgic feelings. The seasoning is ketchup-based but well-balanced and tasty. I wish it came with soup though. They offer a variety of dishes like ramen, yakisoba, and curry, so I'd like to try them if I have the chance.