ACOUSTIC COFFEE

At ACOUSTIC COFFEE, a small shop in Ogikubo, you can choose from both light and dark roasts and discuss your preferences before settling on a cup. The coffee is roasted in-house. Visitors report that freshly grinding and brewing the beans to order can take a little time, but that the resulting coffee is fragrant. This is a place to enjoy choosing your coffee and talking through your preferences, rather than rushing in for a quick drink.

For coffee and something sweet, one visitor’s pairing of Ethiopian coffee with chocolate terrine offers inspiration. They found the coffee balanced rather than overpowering, and the terrine pleasantly sweet, with each bringing out the other. Another visitor enjoyed Brazilian coffee with a small chocolate treat, suggesting that it can be worth choosing a sweet to go with the beans.

Those looking to limit their caffeine intake can also look for decaf beans. One visitor who bought beans to brew at home remarked on their fragrance. Seating is said to be limited, so takeaway or a bag of beans may suit those who prefer not to stay. Another visitor enjoyed an affogato on a hot day, describing it as refreshing. Whether you’re after a cup of coffee, something sweet, decaf or beans to take home, there are options to suit the day.