Shandis C.
Yelp
My husband and I packed A LOT into our short whirlwind getaway to Japan, including all the major Tokyo attractions, like Tsukiji Market, Sensoji Temple, Harajuku, etc. But it was a walk through the back streets of Omotesando while perusing and discovering all the little cafes and boutiques that was one of the most memorable moments in Japan for me. One of our discoveries was Lattest Cafe!
Don't get me wrong, I maximized my Japan culinary experiences in the short time I was there, but at some point, I just needed a simple douse of familiar comfort. It's amazing that even in a foreign (to me) country, a coffee shop can instantly make you feel at home. Lattest has that comfortable, homey ambiance and more importantly, it has incredible coffee! Everyone told me that "everything" you eat or drink in Japan is amazing. It's TRUE. The coffee menu looked the same as back home and I ordered something that I typically order on any given day at home, a hazelnut latte with almond milk, fully expecting it to be the acceptable "ordinary" caffeine fix for me. But to no surprise, my latte was exceptional! It gave off a slight roasted flavor and it didn't leave an artificial "syrup" aftertaste, like most coffees back home do. It also had a much "fuller" taste than most coffees I mindlessly consume on a day to day basis.
AND, as a bonus, to all you Terrace House Fans out there (I know you're out there), you might just run into Mizuki from Boys and Girls in The City season! She's adorable and personally made my latte!
If you are ever in Omotesando and you need a place to rest and kick up your feet, seek out Lattest! You will not regret it!