KOFFEE MAMEYA Kakeru

Finally visited this coffee shop after having it on my "must visit" list for a while. I ordered the Seasonal Special course as recommended by Toshi, who was wonderful. He took the time to talk me through each course and made me feel at ease. He was very knowledgeable and I appreciated his kindness. I'm hoping to come back and try the Signature course soon! Side note for visitors: Make a reservation. Many people were being turned away as they didn't have a reservation. It's a fairly simple process, even for English speakers.

This is not your normal coffee shop. They call it “experience store” and it is for good reason. This is basically a coffee tasting experience where they bring about 4-5 types of making the coffee, with a pairing of a small dish to go with it. They will also explain each process well in English, along the notes and the idea behind the companion dish. Reservations are definitely needed, as they have specific timeslots that need to be adhered to.

Reservation only. Been wanting to come here for awhile. Unfortunately, it rained on the day we went which made it difficult, but was well worth it. We got there early, but they didn’t seat us until our time. Waiting area has no seating. I would expect a place of this caliber to have something for you to do while you wait. Each reservation gets a dedicated server/barista so your mileage will vary. Ours was great. She made it so fun and enjoyable. Her English was good for us to enjoy the time together. A couple others joined in when we had something fun to share. They all wear lab coats that make it seem very polished and serious, but they are all friendly people. You can order individual cups of coffee of which they have a wide range of beans prepared as a pour over. Much like their other location in Ometesando. The highlight here though is their course menu. They have three. One seasonal coffee, one classic coffee, and one cocktail menu. We got their seasonal and it did not disappoint. It’s pricey, so if you’re looking for value, it’s not the place. If you’re looking for an experience, it’s a great way to spend a few hours. Awesome place to take a date who likes coffee. I love coffee, so I ordered their most expensive bean as an additional order and they were shocked. They don’t sell a lot of it because it’s about $40 a cup. Only one of the baristas were allowed to do the pour so it was fun going through the whole experience. The coffee was also great, though I probably wouldn’t be drinking it on the regular. Awesome time, and thankful for the wonderful staff who made it a great experience.

Absolutely unique and incredible way to experience coffee. Delicious. Our barista/scientist was knowledgeable and kind, and made the best cups of coffee I've ever had. The food pairings for the omakase were also unique and delicious.

Great experience buying coffee. Please remember that you have to pay for the cup of coffee you get to try. Barrista wear lab coats and are quite professional. They do ask for your preferences and they help you narrow down the different types of coffee’s you should try. Get there early because there is always a line and they can only help three costumers at a time.

A coffee lover’s dream — almost like visiting a laboratory run by coffee bean sommeliers. I loved their unique tasting courses and the friendly staff. Just note that reservations are required and there isn’t a waiting area, so try not to arrive too early. Otherwise, a wonderful experience!

This coffee tasting/omakase experiences was one of our favorite activities! My wife and I are absolute coffee addic--lovers I mean, and getting to do a fancy coffee tasting as opposed to the normal alcohol ones was such a treat. They have several sets to choose from. The barista we had was super nice and knowledgeable, telling us about every type of bean he was preparing for us, as well as about the different styles of preparation. Each drink was paired with a specific bite of food that either enhanced the drink, or the drink enhanced the food. These are just tastings by the way, so don't come here hungry and ready for an entire meal. We bought several bags of coffee as souvenirs to brew at home, of which they tell you the ideal way to grind and brew it, with directions written down and a tiny sample bag of how coarse/fine the beans should be ground. Definitely recommended if you are a coffee aficionado like us!

This coffee experience was on another level! The coffee scientists have mastered every detail, from flavor to pairings. Definitely something I’d do again when I’m back in Japan. They also have dairy free tasting course!!