shimaji coffee LAB. — Restaurant in Hiroshima

Hidden gem in Hiroshima for serious coffee lovers. We ordered a matcha latte with oat milk and an iced Americano brewed with China Yunnan Bugoangyan beans. The coffee was exceptional—smooth and layered with notes of strawberry, blackberry, a tea-like finish, and no acidity. So easy to drink and beautifully balanced. The matcha latte was creamy and well-made, with oat milk available for a small surcharge (100 yen). Total came to 1450 yen for both drinks.

The space has a sleek, modern Japanese design and a calm, welcoming vibe. The staff were friendly and helpful, even guiding us in choosing the beans. The menu is in English.

Plenty of seating and no wait when we visited. Also good to know: card payment is accepted.

If you love specialty coffee and are exploring Hiroshima, definitely add Shimaji Coffee Lab...

Specialty-coffee roastery with several single-origin beans available for pour-over. The washed Peruvian I tried was very enjoyable, with clear flavor notes of tropical fruits. My partner's chai latte was insipid, though; it tasted like bitter milk.

Food is limited to cakes. The lemon merengue pie tasted good, but the crust was dry and too hard to be eaten with the tiny fork...

We visited alot of cafes, and drank alot of coffee, primarily drip in Japan. This is probably the most memorable cafe. The coffee was flavorful and aromatic. The pastries were delicious. The customer service was on point and fast, granted we were the only ones in the shop at the time. The esthetics of the shop is quintessentially Japanese minimalist. ...