Cafe & Restaurant Gusto - Sekiya honten - Caféレストラン ガスト 新潟関屋店

Great family restaurant dining experience!

Great family restaurant dining experience. Stopped in for an afternoon snack and was pleased to see so many choices on the light meal/dessert section of the menu. Opted for a strawberry parfait because who doesn’t love a parfait? The strawberries were positively glistening atop the mild and luscious whipped cream. Every layer of the parfait was a new taste experience, but I have to admit that I did mix them up quite a bit. The custard was rich and flavorful, perfectly contrasted by the crispy cornflakes. As I dipped deeper, the mixed berries and strawberry jelly at the very bottom were an excellent finish for the entire treat. At this price point (¥890 with tax included), I’d say you’d be hard pressed to find another treat this satisfying. At paired with a free refill drink bar, you could spend a lot of the day slowly snacking and catching up with friends. There are tables specifically designated for longer stays and for parties of 2+ people to help with crowd management and table turn over. The entire restaurant is usually busy around lunchtime, so if you want some quiet and fewer families/children, then I recommend either 1-2 before or after peak meal times. The addition of the serving robot was cute and always entertains the children (and more than a few adults, too), a fun customer service that both highlights the restaurant chain’s commitment to customer satisfaction and their forward technological thinking. The backbone of the restaurant, however, is still human staff. I was served by a very kind young woman and greeted with a smile. The payment system is now fully automated, so paying your bill is easier than ever. The register also has English and Chinese as language options in case you’re worried about navigating an all Japanese menu of options. For a quick snack or full meal, I’d recommend giving this Gusto a try.