El Greco

Step into the restaurant concourse beneath the Shin-Aoyama Building, directly connected to Aoyama-Itchome Station, and the entrance to El Greco reveals itself with deep red banquet seats and stained-glass-style lighting. Beyond the initial tables along the corridor lies a surprisingly deep room, where framed paintings and warm lighting quickly soften the bustle of the office district overhead.

Hearty kissaten sets and light meals

Beyond standard cafe drinks, substantial food served through lunch and into the evening is a cornerstone of the cafe. The long-standing pork shogayaki set meal brings savory-sweet sauteed pork accompanied by rice, miso soup, pickles, and an after-meal drink. Nostalgic house curry and toasted sandwiches are also on hand, accommodating a relaxed lunch or an easy solo meal with equal ease.

From morning toast to afternoon cake sets

On weekdays, service begins at 8:00 with morning sets featuring toast or pancakes. For an afternoon pause, cake sets pair fresh coffee with bright lemon tarts or rich Mont Blanc, while the house cafe pudding, accented with coffee beans, offers a distinctively retro dessert.

The entire room is non-smoking and thoughtfully laid out with roomy booth seating, making it comfortable for reading, a low-key meeting, or a breather between trains. Alongside cash, PayPay is accepted, making this a reliable and accessible fixture right beneath the station.