Café makiba

The soft serve at Café makiba has a pronounced milk flavour and a clean finish, and you can choose between a cone and a cup. One visitor said they ate theirs on a bench outside, suggesting it’s a good place to pick up a treat and pause for a moment rather than settle in for a long meal.

Visitors who came for the soft serve have praised its milky taste, smooth texture and slight stretchiness. It may appeal whether you’re after a clean finish or a fuller milk flavour. Pudding is another option: visitors have mentioned both espresso pudding and a version with a rich egg flavour. It could be a good take-home treat if you fancy something other than soft serve.

The animal- and character-shaped pull-apart buns are another eye-catching choice. One visitor who bought them at an event mentioned an elephant bun with apple and cream cheese, a Shiba Inu bun with blueberry cream, and a panda bun filled with smooth red bean paste. The cute shapes are part of the appeal, but there are fillings to choose from, too. One visitor said they had heard the buns could only be bought by reservation, so if you’re making a special trip for them, it’s worth checking availability in advance.