This cafe in a quiet neighbourhood is as good if not better (depending what you like most about cafes) than many of the more established coffee shops in the city center.

Everything on the menu was great. Fresh pastries from a local bakery that was tasty. Homemade hot dog that was incredibly juicy and flavoursome. The latte had nice smooth textured milk. Black coffees weren't overly bitter but highlighted intrinsic flavours of coffee. The wooden interior is beautiful, cosy, with relaxing music in the background. It was also very helpful that the owner could speak english very well.. only wished if he was more friendly and approachable. I've seen other reviews about how bad and rude the service is, but i think it isn't bad.. they would offer to serve water, ask if everything was okay and all.

They carry stumptown coffee which is from the States. One of the pioneer of specialty/third wave coffee that has really bring this whole coffee culture to the forefront. You can find verve / bluebottle in shinjuku station which is worth visiting, but i also recommend local coffee establishments like 4/4 season which is also nearby and even more so Maruyama.

Must come!