Pompompurin Cafe: Spend an Adorable Afternoon with Pompompurin and Friends!

A cozy evening at the Pompompurin Cafe

If you know me, it's obvious that I love cute things (and not just Disney things!). When I was living in Yokohama, I knew I had to visit the Pompompurin Cafe at least once, and was more than pleased with the results!

The cafe is situated outside the station but in a very out-of-the-way location you won't find without a little bit of exploring. Sadly I was a bit short on time during my last month in Japan and had to squeeze this in after work one day, which was a chilly, rainy day. Thus I was at the cafe by myself, and also it was pretty empty inside, so it was a different kind of experience than visiting during peak hours. Luckily for me I have no qualms about solo-adventures, so I still enjoyed it thoroughly.

For those of you who don't know, Pompompurin is a Sanrio character made to look like Japanese purin, or pudding (which is topped with caramel sauce and similar to flan), and is actually a Golden Retriever. He has a girlfriend named Macaron and his friends are cute little animals with names like Custard, Bagel, and Scone.

Pompompurin and friends: Macaron, Mint, Bagel, Scone, Whipped Cream, Tart, Muffin, and Syrup

The cafe is adorable even from the outside, with Pompompurin's body framing the door and the roof topped with caramel sauce. It looks like the quaint, cozy little house of a friend who's inviting you over to play.

Pompompurin Cafe from the outside

The main entrance to the cafe

Their menu – which is also adorable! – is posted outside, in case you weren't already hooked by its cuteness. No one can resist a colorful spread with pictures of Pompompurin-themed food and sweets! This calls for a much closer inspection.

Pompompurin Cafe Menu

Inside you'll be greeted by Pompompurin, both a logo on the floor and a statue where you can take pictures at the back of the store!

The Pompompurin Cafe logo adorns the floor

Take a picture with Pompompurin himself!

He looks so lifelike! Is this his actual size?

He's dressed in a little sailor outfit unique only to this location. While this is a perfect photo-op opportunity, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed once you walk through the doors, because there's so much to see!

Pompompurin Cafe at a glance

The cafe is decorated from head to toe with Pompompurin sofas and chairs, artwork, and even lamps! There are also Pompompurin plushes scattered around for you to enjoy cuddling with while at the cafe.

A typical table at the Pompompurin Cafe

There are smaller booths themed to the minor characters as well.

Scone booth

Bagel booth

Macaron booth

Some of the walls have 3D art!

Pompompurin and friends picnic wall art

There are even Pompompurin lamps!

Pompompurin lamps light up the cafe

Even the chairs are Pompompurin-themed!

Pompompurin chair

On one side of the cafe you'll find a cozy little area perfect for curling up with a good book.

A cozy side of the cafe

Pompompurin and friends plushes under a white tree

A perfect spot to curl up and rest

Or maybe even taking a nap!

Comfort is key at the cafe

You'll also find some friends to snuggle up with!

Pompompurin plushes

Now that you've explored a little, it's time to sit down to a delicious and adorable meal. This image is printed for every place setting.

Pompompurin Cafe place setting

I was excited to take a look at the menu. 

Grand Menu

Welcome to the Pompompurin Cafe!

Main dishes include steamed buns and potage ramen, souffle omurice (omelet and rice with ketchup), beef stroganoff, white stew, tomato and mozzarella genovese, edamame and bacon pumpkin cream pasta, and roast beef "don" (served atop rice).

Food options at the Pompompurin Cafe

Each dish is modeled to look like Pompompurin!

Being popular among women, dessert is doubtless the most ordered. You can try a Pompompurin "burger" with kiwi, mango, custard sauce, chocolate ice cream, and strawberry, and sweet potato "fries" with caramel dipping sauce.

A sweet Pompompurin "burger and fries"

Other items include cotton candy pancake, baked apple, fruit tart, chocolate banana parfait, and milk pudding.

Dessert menu

Drinks are clearly also an extension of sweets (and also cost about as much!). You can get strawberry, kiwi, or mango soda with or without ice cream, caramel, green tea, strawberry milk, or cookies and cream lattes, chocolate or yogurt shakes, and a marshmallow latte. They even serve alcohol!

Drink menu

It was a chilly night, so I went with the beef stroganoff. I was dining alone, so I decided to eat with Pompompurin.

Pompompurin keeps me company while I eat

It was so delicious! My only complaint is how there's too much rice (as is a summary of my time spent in Japan) and I would have liked more stroganoff instead. But it sure is adorable!

Pompompurin made out of rice

For dessert, I opted for the milk pudding, served in a jar with a cookie "hat" and caramel sauce on the side (500 yen).

Milk custard served with a cookie and caramel sauce

Once you're done feasting, you'll find yourself pulled in to the cute little store selling Pompompurin goods. You'll have your choice of plushes, tableware, and more, so save a little money to splurge!

Pompompurin goods for sale at the cafe

These tiny plushes are so adorable!

You can also get Pompompurin plates and bento carrying bags

Even more plushes!

Pencil cases and accessories are perfect for showing off your love for Pompompurin

Towels and hats, too!

Lastly, you'll want to admire the Pompompurin art decorating the walls before you head out.

Pompompurin takes a swim.

It's dinner time at the Pompompurin cafe!

Signed by an artist!

Rajio-taiso in the park, and an afternoon nap (preferably in that order).

Making Christmas cake!

You can find the Pompompurin Cafe at four different locations in Japan: Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo, and Yokohama. The Yokohama location is unique in that it's the only one where Pompompurin is dressed in a special sailor outfit. You can access it from Yokohama stations via JR and Sotetsu lines, a short 2-5 minute walk outside the station.