Van Cafe

Stationed along Gaien-Nishi-dori near the Hiroo crossing, Van Cafe centers on a food truck flanked by tent-covered terrace seating. The open-air setup lets guests settle in comfortably while watching the street scene drift by. Operating from 7:30 in the morning, the terrace draws morning strollers, regulars, and anyone looking for a quiet break early in the day.

For breakfast, the café offers a satisfying spread of morning sets and sandwiches. The rye bread morning sets include options like avocado or tuna, served toasted and crisp for an easy morning bite. Other combinations range from a warm avocado and salmon sandwich to a tuna and corn sandwich seasoned with browned butter and soy sauce.

The beverage selection is built around espresso-based drinks. Alongside classic café lattes and caramel cappuccinos, plant-based choices include soy lattes and organic oat milk lattes. More unusual drinks appear as well, such as hand-dripped Ogasawara coffee brewed with beans from Chichijima in the Ogasawara Islands, and an amazake coffee that combines espresso with fermented rice koji.

When an appetite calls for something more substantial, the kitchen serves filled bun sandwiches and rice plates. Standouts include a tender bottom flap (kainomi) steak sandwich prepared with low-temperature cooking, as well as bun sandwiches layered with a house-made hamburg patty and smoked cheese. Guests can pick up orders to go or take a seat outside on the terrace to enjoy their meal in the fresh air.