Cheers One cheerleading cafe
At Cheers One, you’re not simply paying for a meal. Instead, you’re also buying a ton of positive energy to brighten your possibly mundane day. With two branches – one located in Ginza and the other in Ikebukuro – Cheers One is a unique cheerleading cafe where your waiters and waitresses will serve you with the most genki of voices. They can even perform a cheer routine for you, if requested.
A cheerleading cafe filled with cheerful energy
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Cheers One has the motto “元気で明るいサーブで客様に元気をチャージします”, which translates to “charge customers up with positive energy through energetic and cheerful service”. The Ikebukuro branch opened in 2019, while the Ginza branch opened in 2020.
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When you enter the cafe, you’ll be greeted by enthusiastic cheerleaders who will usher you to your seats.
Image credit: Cheers One Ginza
Despite its gimmicky premise, the cafe does serve some sweet treats that are worth checking out. For your first other, try out their seasonal fruit sandwich or their assortment of cakes.
Seasonal fruit sandwich
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Their fruit sandwich is packed with a liberal portion of cream and fresh strawberries, kiwi, and blueberries.
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While having your meal, you can interact with the cheerleaders. Take part in group cheers with them, get a high-five – after COVID-19 blows over – and even request them to perform at the venue.
Cheerleading boys join in the fun at Ginza
Official announcement for Cheers Boy!!
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On 26th April 2021, the Ginza branch rolled out Cheers Boy!! – there are now male cheerleaders available to serve customers.
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If you cannot physically head down to Cheers One, you can still meet the cheerleaders virtually through their Virtual Cheergirl initiative here. Just book a performance online and subsequently view it on Zoom.
A 45-minute performance costs ¥6,000 (~USD54.86), while a 90-minute one costs ¥9,900 (~USD90.52). Requesting for an additional song performance costs ¥3,300 (~USD30.17).
Hype up your meals at Cheers One
While you are free to fill your stomach with delicious treats and happiness at Cheers One, do note that photography of the cheerleaders is not allowed. Place your phones down and enjoy the company of the cheerleaders genuinely.
Getting to the Ginza branch: The cafe is a 4-minute walk from Exit C3 of Ginza Subway Station.
Ginza branch
Address: 6 Chome-4-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo KN Building 4F
Opening hours: 3AM-12AM, Daily
Telephone: 03-6280-6650
Website
Getting to the Ikebukuro branch: The branch is 450m away from Ikebukuro Station.
Ikebukuro branch
Address: 2-12-13 Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 12th Building 1F
Opening hours: 3AM-12AM, Daily
Telephone: 03-6914-2035
Website
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- Goryokaku Park – a star-shaped battle fort that turned into a park
- Make the best of your time in USJ with a Super Nintendo World guide
- Uroko House in Kobe City
Cover image adapted from: Cheers One Ginza