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AOYAMA COFFEE ROASTER is a roastery cafe in Yanaka 2-chome, within walking distance of Sendagi Station. The shop focuses on direct-fire, in-house roasted coffee, making it a good stop for people exploring Yanaka who want to enjoy coffee with a clear sense of roast character and bean individuality. The coffee is brewed with the KONO pour-over method, highlighting a clean cup profile, gentle aroma, and lingering finish. With roasting and hand-drip preparation at the center of the experience, it is an easy shop to consider when looking for hand-drip coffee around Yanaka and Sendagi. Current Google Maps information lists the regular opening hours as 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with Wednesday closed. AOYAMA COFFEE ROASTER is a practical Yanaka cafe for anyone who wants house-roasted coffee or a KONO-style pour-over during a coffee walk in the area.

SINGLE O RYOGOKU ROASTWORKS/CAFE is a roastery cafe in Kamezawa, Sumida, about an 8-minute walk from Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line. It is run by Single O, the specialty coffee brand that began in Sydney, and the Ryogoku site serves as one of its key roasting bases in Japan. The cafe offers espresso, lattes, self-serve batch coffee on tap with selectable beans, and V60 filter coffee. The food menu also reflects the brand’s Sydney roots, with items such as Banana Bread with Espresso Butter, Reservoir Dog, Boris Beans, and other cafe dishes served alongside the coffee. Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, the shop is a good fit for visitors who want to experience coffee close to the roasting floor, buy beans, or add a specialty coffee stop to a walk around Ryogoku and Sumida.

BYRONBAY coffee COMPANY Daimon is an Australian-style cafe located about a 2-minute walk from Toei Daimon Station Exit B3 and about a 4-minute walk from the north exit of JR Hamamatsucho Station. The shop is on the 1st floor of Saison Hamamatsucho in Hamamatsucho 1-chome, and the brand traces its roots to a family-run coffee farm that began in Byron Bay, Australia in 1989. The menu focuses on espresso-based drinks that fit the Australian cafe context, including flat white, long black, and latte. Light food options such as hot sandwiches, pies, and acai bowls are also available, making it useful for both morning coffee and a quick meal before moving through the Hamamatsucho and Daimon area. The shop has 12 seats and offers takeaway. It is open from 7:30 to 18:00 on weekdays and days before holidays, and from 8:00 to 18:00 on weekends and public holidays, with no regular closing day. It is a practical option when you want a flat white near Daimon or an Australian-style coffee stop around Hamamatsucho in the morning.

andoh coffee is a specialty coffee roastery cafe in Kichijoji, located along Itsukaichi Kaido about a 10-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station. The shop began in 2019 in Harmonica Yokocho and relocated in 2025 to its current address in Kichijoji Honcho 2-chome. Away from the busiest station-front streets, it now operates with an in-house roasting setup, making it a useful stop both for a cup of coffee and for choosing beans to take home. The shop focuses on house-roasted coffee, including single origins, blends, and decaf options with a range of roast profiles. Coffee beans are available from 100g, and the online store also carries beans, drip bags, subscriptions, and brewing equipment. From brighter light-roast coffees to medium-dark and dark blends, the lineup makes andoh coffee a good choice for people looking for freshly roasted beans in Kichijoji or for a roastery where they can compare different coffee styles. Regular hours are listed as 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with irregular closing days. Dine-in and takeaway are available, and the shop also sells coffee tools, so it works not only as a Kichijoji cafe for a casual coffee break but also as a place to buy beans and brewing gear for home coffee.

BERTH COFFEE is a hostel-adjacent specialty coffee stand in Nihonbashi-Odenmacho, about a 3-minute walk from Bakuroyokoyama Station Exit A1 on the Toei Shinjuku Line. Located between Higashi-Nihonbashi and Bakurocho, it is easy to use for a morning coffee, a quick stop during a walk around Nihonbashi, or a break before heading through the surrounding business district. The menu includes espresso, americano, Gibraltar, cafe latte, cafe mocha, today’s coffee, and drip coffee. BERTH COFFEE uses its own roasted beans and also features guest roasters from Japan and overseas, giving visitors a chance to try different coffee profiles. Regular opening hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is a practical choice for people looking for specialty coffee near Bakurocho, Higashi-Nihonbashi, or Nihonbashi-Odenmacho.

Coffee Nova is a roastery cafe in Tokyo’s Kuramae area, within walking distance of Kuramae Station. The name combines “coffee” and “nova,” expressing the shop’s goal of connecting coffee producers and customers while introducing new ways to enjoy specialty coffee. The shop focuses on house-roasted specialty coffee and offers single-origin beans, original blends such as Kuramae Blend, hand-drip coffee, espresso drinks, and drip bag sets. Public information also points to food and sweets such as toast and pudding, making it a good stop for both a short coffee break and a relaxed cafe visit in Kuramae. As of May 24, 2026, the confirmed business hours are 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and the regular closing day is Thursday. It is a practical choice both for buying roasted beans and for enjoying a carefully brewed cup in Kuramae.

Zanka is a coffee stand in Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, about a 5 to 6 minute walk from Takadanobaba Station. The shop was formerly known as LIWEI COFFEE STAND and, according to Tabelog, changed its name to Zanka on January 3, 2026. Run by a Taiwanese owner and a Japanese partner, the cafe blends Taiwanese and Japanese cultural elements into a compact, calm space where specialty coffee and detailed latte art are central to the experience. One of the signature drinks is the black latte made with bamboo charcoal powder, known for its mellow taste and striking appearance. The menu is also associated with house-made sweets such as pudding and carrot cake, along with Taiwanese tea and hand-drip coffee. Earlier media coverage also noted coffee bean sales, making it a good option not only for cafe hopping in Takadanobaba but also for people looking to bring coffee home. The shop is currently listed as open from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It is non-smoking and accepts cards, e-money, and QR payments. If you are searching for a Takadanobaba cafe with strong visual identity, carefully prepared espresso drinks, and a Taiwanese-inspired atmosphere, Zanka is an easy shop to recommend.

ALL SEASONS COFFEE Ikebukuro is a cafe in Nishi-Ikebukuro, within walking distance of both Kanamecho Station and the west side of Ikebukuro Station. It is the Ikebukuro branch of the well-known ALL SEASONS COFFEE brand from Shinjuku, combining house-roasted coffee with popular desserts in a calm neighborhood setting. The menu centers on specialty coffee and approachable cafe staples. Along with hand-drip coffee and espresso-based drinks, the shop is known for sweets such as its classic pudding, cheesecake, and seasonal desserts. Coffee beans and drip bags are also sold in-store, so it works well for people who want to enjoy a cup and then pick up beans to take home. As of April 1, 2026, the official store information lists opening hours as 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends and holidays, with Wednesday closed. The shop is non-smoking and accepts cashless payment methods. It is a strong option for anyone searching for a specialty coffee cafe in Ikebukuro, a dessert-friendly coffee stop near Kanamecho, or a quieter place around west Ikebukuro for coffee and sweets.

COFFEE STAIN - Nezu - is a coffee stand in Nezu, Bunkyo, a short walk from Nezu Station on Kototoi-dori. Opened in July 2025 as the second COFFEE STAIN location after the original shop in Honkomagome, it offers a coffee-focused format in a compact space defined by exposed concrete and warm wood. Published information also lists opening hours as 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, closed on Tuesdays. Hand-drip coffee is a core part of the menu, with three coffees introduced on a regular basis, including the house STAIN BLEND, described as a balanced medium roast. Espresso-based drinks such as cafe latte and cappuccino are also confirmed, along with sweets including classic cheesecake and an espresso cinnamon roll.