Mermaid Coffee Roasters Ikebukuro — Restaurant in Tokyo

A hidden coffee haven that we accidentally found while strolling past. The staffs are very very friendly and passionate about their beans so it was fun striking up conversations about coffee beans and brewing with them. They have a coffee tasting corner so you can taste all the blends before deciding which beans you are interested to purchase, or just taste for fun. They're very easy to drink even for someone who doesn't usually enjoy coffee, a few of them taste so fruity it's like drinking juice while some others are more chocolatey. Currently they have about 8 flavours of beans but they may increase in the future. Not just the common coffee menu, they have other interesting drinks on the menu as well. When you order any kind of coffee you can choose between bitter and mild. The atmosphere, interior and music of the cafe is great too, perfect for chilling and working (they have plugs!) and they have 3 floors worth of seats. Would definitely come back again for more

Cozy and stylish coffee shop in the heart of Ikebukuro.

We were lucky to quickly get seated, since this place is clearly very popular among locals and tourists as well.

At first then took us to the counter where we ordered. The fun part was that they have great selection of coffee already prepared and you are free to taste which one you like the most and then they will prepare your selection for you. Of course if you are not sure you can tell them what kind of coffee you like and they will advice you .

At first then only had free spots around the main counter, which was fine because I got to watch them meticulously prepare our coffee.

For sweets they had a selection of in house made cookies and scones, we took the cookies. After probably 5 minutes they let us know a table is free at one of the higher floors and took us there.

I have to say the place was comfy but also very nice. Art everywhere, colorfull, generally good vibes. Coffee was nice, but my highlight were the cookies. Matcha flavored ones were just ok, not really great. The coconut ones were nice and soft with the fluffy coconut feeling. The ones we loved were actually Earl Grey cookies. Absolutely delicious flavor, we had to get more of them.

The staff was nice and able to communicate also in English. My wife didn't feel like leaving. Definitely a must visit coffee shop in...

A really pleasant experience with really good coffee! I just stepped in for takeout, but it seems like the kind of place where I could easily sit and relax awhile. I would love to visit again and get a feel for the space, because I was unable to sit and enjoy the cafe space, just the front area. One of the things that struck me was the attention to detail and friendly service! I stepped in about 5 minutes after opening and was greeted very pleasantly by all 3 individuals working the counter. As it was my first time there, I had a few questions which were answered graciously. One of the things I loved was that they offered samples of the single-origin drip coffees, so I could give a few a try before deciding which one I wanted. One of my favorite parts was after I chose my beans, they brought them over for me to see and get a whiff of the incredible fragrance even before brewing. I don't normally get that level of service in most local-roast coffeeshops, so I was a bit surprised but very very pleased by the level of attention. All in all, the space was warm, friendly, inviting, and the coffee (to-go) was delicious and just what I needed for my morning pick-me-up. I can't wait for my next visit, and hope I'll have time to sit down...