Ogawa, Saitama, Japan｜分校カフェ MOZART

Rustic little cafe attached to the school used for the inspiration for Non Non Biyori. Very cute and has some very kind staff which did their best with English.

Flavorful Latte. You can relax next to Non Non Byori school.

Visited in September 2023. - - 【building】 The janitor building of the former Shimozato branch of Ogawa Elementary School, which was closed in 2011, was renovated in 2018 as a "Cafe & Immigration Support Center." You can change into slippers at the entrance when you enter the store. - - [Reservation recommended] If there are seats available, you can enter without making a reservation. No reservations this time. This time around 11:10, the indoor seats were fully booked. Indoor seating can be reserved after 12:30 and telephone conversations are available. The terrace seats were full before 12:00. A person who was trying to use the kids space was turned away because it was already booked.Does the kids space also require reservations? - - [Notes on fried bread] As far as I could see, there were no hand towels available. We recommend bringing wet tissues when eating fried bread. - - [Barrier-free, etc.] There is a long slope in front of the store entrance. However, the road from the parking lot to the slope is dirt (and short grass). You can reach the store entrance by passing over the wooden deck, but because the steps up to the deck are high, we recommend going around to the slope side. There is a western style toilet. If you go around from the schoolyard side, there are 2 steps and 2 steps in front of the toilet entrance. - - 【business hours】 11:00～16:00(LO15:00) It may end earlier than closing time due to the completion of lunch preparations. So, reservations are recommended to ensure you get it. - - [Night cafe] It may open in the evening irregularly. Please check the in-store notices and online notices. Menu different from daytime, alcohol available. - - [Closed] Friday - - 【parking】 No parking space. Estimated to be more than 20 cars. The road surface is dirt and fine gravel. From the school gate, pass through the side of the school building and park in the schoolyard, but the road is narrow and there are people walking from the parking lot and coming down from the deck, so be careful. - - [Power supply port for shared bicycles] A power supply port system for wireless charging has been installed for the electrically assisted bicycle (equipped with wireless charging) donated by B.○.Plus Co., Ltd. to Ogawa Town. - - [Table (desk)] ・Small desks like those used in elementary schools ・A normal slightly spacious table ・Outdoor table on the terrace Considering the concept of a cafe, eating at a small desk creates a nice atmosphere, but the space to put one's feet in is narrow and low, the top is low, and the sense of stability is unstable, making it sway (even a slight bump can cause the cup to tip over). The posture may be difficult for people with weak legs. Even if you're a big person, you can't put your feet under the desk, but this time I always ate on my side. If you have any concerns, it may be a good idea to specify a larger table when making a reservation. Even if you are aware that it will be difficult to eat and drink, it is okay to have a small desk that emphasizes the atmosphere. - - [How to order] Sit down and speak. - - 【method of payment】 Cash only. - - - This time [Organic Kinako Fried Bread Set Meal] [Daily Shimozato set meal] Order. - - - [Waiting time] Arrive at 11:00 *0 groups of customers waiting in front 11:06, entered the store 11:09, order 11:29, fried bread set meal arrives 11:31, Arrive at Shimosato set meal - - [Partially self-service] Water is available at the counter so you have to drink it yourself. When you have finished eating, please return the tableware by yourself. - - [Kinako fried bread set meal] The fried bread made with natural yeast is chewy and filling. It doesn't seem like much, but it feels like it's filling up quite a bit. If you don't have enough bread, you can purchase the bread separately. When I saw the pictures on the website (milk, soup, banana, bread, salad), I honestly thought it would be expensive, but what actually arrived was elaborate and had a large selection. - - [Shimosato set meal] There are 7 to 10 types of seasonal side dishes, so you can't wait to see what comes out. There is a notation for small portions of rice. There is no indication that it can accommodate large servings of rice. I checked and they said it would be fixed. - - [Items on the plate] The content is for reference only as it changes daily. ・The shredded cabbage salad is delicious. ・Things that look like Carrot Rape are delicious and have no taste. ・Is it okara salad? It has a strong mayo flavor, which is not good for people who don't like mayo. ・Chinese-style (?) soup with eggplant and leafy vegetables that feels a little thick. It's really delicious. This soup was delicious even though I don't like melted eggplant in soups. ・The stir-fried dish tastes like stir-fried eggplant, potatoes, and green peppers with a slightly flavorful country miso (?). It's addictive but delicious. ・Spring rolls with leafy vegetables and vermicelli. delicious. ・Cucumber and okra chopstick rest. The slightly sour taste is refreshing and delicious. ・Simmered tofu, radish, and eggplant. The soup stock is effective and delicious. - - [Organic coffee] It is delicious and has a good balance of bitterness, sweetness, and slight sourness. - - [Organic black tea] It's very delicious with a gorgeous aroma and an easy-to-drink mouthfeel. - - - [Impressions etc.] Everything that comes out is delicious. It's served like a school lunch, but is the taste suitable for adults? It's an old building, so don't expect it to be structurally barrier-free.