Chatei Hatou

Chatei Hatou - Review - Shibuya - Tokyo - The Infatuation

"Stepping inside a kissaten feels like you've been transported to a place where the internet doesn’t exist and soft jazz fills idle moments. These retro-style Japanese cafes blend Western and Japanese decor and food to create quiet atmospheres, and Chatei Hatou in Shibuya is no exception. And while this cash-only kissaten may not be the oldest in the city, it’s one of the most famous, and for good reason. They make quality hand-dripped coffees from charcoal-roasted beans and extra-tall, fluffy chiffon cakes. While you’re waiting for the best cappuccino in the city, watch the baristas carefully pour each cup and gently spoon not-too-sweet whipped cream onto drinks in front of a wall of hundreds of delicate coffee cups." - Kiera Wright-Ruiz