Introduction
Hello, this is GOK from the Shinjuku local media site Daily Shinjuku.
Today, I visited PARKER COFFEE STAND, a café located near Shinjuku Gyoenmae Station.
A Café with a Select Shop Near Shinjuku Gyoen
PARKER COFFEE STAND is a café attached to a select shop that carries interior goods.
It is located on the corner of an intersection close to the Shinjuku Gate of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.
The café also serves gelato from “Seika Mikotoya,” making it an especially appealing stop during warmer seasons.
I visited during weekend lunchtime.
Interior and Menu at PARKER COFFEE STAND
Inside the café, candles and home mist from the London-based fragrance brand Earl of East are displayed, along with lamps and incense items from Blom & Blom, creating a refined atmosphere.
There are approximately 15 seats in total, including table and counter seating, with many two-person tables.
Design books, art books, and records are stylishly arranged throughout the space. Guests can read the books at their seats, and some titles are available for purchase.
Selected Menu Items (Dine-In Prices)
- Today’s Coffee – 600 yen (tax included)
- Hand Drip – 700 yen (tax included)
- Americano – 650 yen (tax included)
- Cafe Latte – 700 yen (tax included)
- Beer Blue Moon – 800 yen (tax included)
- KIKI NATURAL ICE CREAM Single 600 yen / Double 800 yen (tax included)
- Egg Tart – 400 yen (tax included)
- Croissant – 400 yen (tax included)
- Pain au Chocolat – 600 yen (tax included)
- PARKER HOUSE SALAD – 1,500 yen (tax included)
- CHEF’S SEASONAL SALAD – 1,400 yen (tax included)
- PARLER LUNCH PLATE – 1,500 yen (tax included)
On the day of my visit, six types of bread and three types of salad were available.
Due to its proximity to Shinjuku Gyoen, the café becomes lively during weekend lunch hours. Even so, guests can spend a relaxed time while enjoying the stylish interior.
Healthy Salad Lunch at PARKER COFFEE STAND
Here is what I ordered during this visit.
Americano – 650 yen / Cafe Latte – 700 yen
Both were ordered iced.
The Americano had a fruity profile with a pleasant acidity, making it refreshing and easy to drink in warmer weather.
The Cafe Latte was not overly strong in espresso flavor and had a smooth, milky taste.
PARKER HOUSE SALAD – 1,500 yen
I also ordered the PARKER HOUSE SALAD.
When ordered as a drink set, coffee and latte are available at a discounted price.
The salad includes romaine lettuce topped with mustard-dressed red cabbage, carrot râpée, deep-fried lotus root, beets, cheese, chicken, boiled egg, and mixed seeds.
Two slices of bread are included, making the dish more filling than expected.
The dressing is relatively light overall, with each ingredient seasoned individually, resulting in a simple and balanced flavor.
The sweetness of the beets, the texture of the lotus root, the acidity of the cheese, and the freshness of the vegetables all stand out. Lightly mixing everything together before eating is also recommended.
It was a very satisfying plate.
A Perfect Stop Before or After Visiting Shinjuku Gyoen
This time, I introduced PARKER COFFEE STAND, a café with a select shop near Shinjuku Gyoenmae.
Surrounded by refined interiors, guests can enjoy carefully brewed coffee and a colorful salad lunch.
Its location near the Shinjuku Gate of Shinjuku Gyoen makes it an ideal stop before or after a park stroll or picnic.
It is also recommended for those looking for a healthy lunch option in Shinjuku.
If you are interested, please consider visiting.
Shop Information
Shop Name: PARKER COFFEE STAND
Address: 2-5-5 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022 (Shinjuku Tochi Tatemono No.11 Building 1F)
Access: About 3 minutes on foot from Shinjuku-sanchome Station (238m)
Hours:
CAFE 10:00–17:00
SHOP 11:00–18:00
Closed: Monday
Seats: 15
Wi-Fi: No
Power outlets: No
Smoking: No
Payment: Credit cards, electronic money, QR payments accepted
Tabelog Score: 3.32 (as of February 2026)
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