Nine Tokyo Coffee Shops with Unique Brewing Methods
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@tatlerasia
9 cafes in Tokyo featured in a instagram post by Tatler Asia, verified on Google Maps: Yoyogi Park, Little Nap Coffee Stand, GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS, and 6 more.
Yoyogi Park
Park
4.3
A green oasis in the city. Perfect for a stroll or picnic. Check local events for festivals.
Little Nap Coffee Stand
Coffee stand
4.5
Beside Yoyogi Park since 2011. Four seasonal single-origin pour-overs are on offer alongside an espresso house blend. Well regarded for being approachable without sacrificing depth.
GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS
Coffee shop
4.4
A Jimbocho fixture since 2015. Cups lean bright, precise, with flavour notes ranging from floral to stone fruit. Queues regularly form before opening.
Cafe de l'ambre
Coffee shop
4.3
Open in Ginza since 1948, serving coffee only. Every cup is prepared using the nel drip method through flannel filters. Aged single-origin beans produce a depth of flavour.
Onibus Coffee
Coffee shop
4.3
One of Tokyo’s most recognisable café spaces. Beans from Rwanda, Guatemala, roasted on-site. Nordic-influenced approach that brings out clean, fruit-forward flavour.
BONGENCOFFEE Ginza
Coffee shop
4.4
Owner displays bonsai throughout, some over 200 years old. Beans are roasted in-house using a high-heat method. Interiors drawing from Noh theatre aesthetics.
Leaves Coffee Roasters
Coffee roastery
4.5
Former professional boxer runs this Sumida roastery. Focus is on light roasts with single-origin beans sourced internationally. Prized for their sweetness and clarity of aroma.
SARUTAHIKO COFFEE Ebisu Main Shop
Coffee shop
4.5
Began as a single shop in Ebisu in 2011. Beans are sourced directly from farms. Range from delicate single-origins to full-bodied blends.
SWITCH COFFEE TOKYO - Meguro
Food store
4.5
A roastery first, cafe second. Beans sourced from Kenya, Honduras, roasted several times a week. Expect a concise menu of filter and espresso options.