01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Just up the slope from the busy Shibuya Station area, Café de Crié Grand - Shibuya Sakuragaoka Square is a practical retreat when you need to step away from the foot traffic and settle down. Natural light pours in through broad glass windows onto a spacious floor where solo-friendly counter seats and tables are spaced generously, creating a composed environment separated from the bustle outside.
The food spans easy toasted sandwiches to satisfying pasta plates, covering midday meals and light bites between appointments. The toasted sandwich with shrimp, avocado, and potato salad pairs chunky potato salad with tender seafood and avocado, brought together by a savory wasabi-soy sauce. For something heartier, the diner-style Neapolitan pasta leans into the rich sweetness of stewed tomatoes, pairing naturally with a crisp iced Earl Grey tea for lunch.
The beverage selection goes well beyond standard drip coffee and iced caffe lattes, offering specialty tea lattes such as jasmine and hojicha, as well as blended fruit Solbège frappes. For an accompanying dessert, the showcase includes sweets like an Italian chestnut Mont Blanc and a New York cheesecake crafted with Hokkaido cream cheese.
Power outlets and USB ports are concentrated around the counter seating, and the space is equipped with Wi-Fi, making it a reliable stop for catching up on laptop work or charging a phone between outings. Opening as early as 7:00 on select days and accepting transit IC cards and various barcode mobile payment methods, the shop serves as an efficient and functional pitstop for anything from a pre-commute coffee to an afternoon work session.
