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About this place
At Matenrou Coffee, part of the appeal is not only the coffee but also wondering who will be making it that day. This shared coffee shop has different baristas or owners on duty each day, and visitors report that the coffee and menu change with them. Checking the monthly schedule before you go is one way to seek out a particular cup.
Some visitors say they especially enjoyed having each coffee made in front of them, while others appreciated being asked about their preferences. Take your time over a pour-over, or choose a latte or espresso. The menu also includes flat whites and espresso tonics, offering options beyond the familiar.
For something sweet, visitors have reported having a matcha-and-red-bean doughnut for breakfast, or pairing the daily chiffon cake with Ethiopian drip coffee. Menu listings have also included banana panna cotta, Basque cheesecake and basil panna cotta—fitting examples of the treats that can vary from day to day.
For a coffee-centred drink, there are also cocktails made with espresso or cold brew. The espresso martini, for example, combines vodka and espresso with ingredients including kokuto brown sugar. It offers a different way to enjoy coffee from the daytime cup.
You can eat in at the Nihonbashi Bakurocho shop, or order at the counter for takeaway. From Tuesday to Friday, it opens from 8:00 to 17:00 and again from 18:00 until 0:00 late at night, making it an option for a morning coffee or an evening coffee cocktail.
