cocorocca? pie cafe

Just off the busy area around Kita-Senju Station, down a residential side street, stands cocorocca? pie cafe, a café centered around freshly baked pies. Appointed in gentle, muted tones, the room features regular tables alongside a raised tatami seating section toward the back, inviting an unhurried stay.

The signature pie selection spans everything from time-honored sweets to hearty savory choices suited for a full meal. Options like the classic apple pie—filled with large apple chunks simmered gently with cinnamon—and the whole banana cinnamon pie, baked with an entire banana folded directly into the crust, highlight fruit flavors paired with fragrant, flaky pastry. Guests can also choose cross-cultural combinations like the shiratama anko pie, which sandwiches chewy mochi dumplings and sweet red bean paste inside flaky crust.

For a midday bite or lunch, the lineup of savory pies provides substantial alternatives. The golden pastry encases rich meats and vegetables in creations such as the Kuroge Wagyu and Berkshire pork meat pie, prepared with coarsely minced meat stewed with aromatic vegetables, and a savory stick pie topped with sautéed asparagus, bacon, tomato, and baked cheese. The anchovy salad pie brings together tender chicken ham and anchovies between crusts, offering a lighter option that eats like a sandwich.

To pair with the food, the drink list features an Einspänner topping dark-roast espresso with hazelnut-flavored whipped cream, along with matcha lattes and black teas such as Darjeeling and Assam. Because each pie is baked after ordering, preparation takes a short while, making the interval an easy opportunity to settle in with a hot beverage while enjoying the aroma from the oven. Cashless payments are accepted, and takeout is available from the shop, providing an easy way to take fresh pies home for tea.