Sa-Tén @ Canopy

"Show up to Sa-Tén at any point between 7am-9pm and you’ll probably find a packed room full of people typing away at their laptops in between bites of thick-cut Japanese-style toast. This Springdale cafe is a popular one for getting work done—partially for the quiet and relaxed atmosphere, and also for the small menu of hearty Japanese bites like yakitori rice bowls, kara-age plates, and chicken katsu curries. Grab a brown sugar cappuccino or a matcha latte, then prepare to focus like you’ve never before." - nicolai mccrary

"The Japanese-ish Govalle cafe is serving up espresso drinks alongside the saifa (its take on Vietnamese coffee), plus cold brew. There are also larger Japanese daytime entrees like katsus and loaded toasts. It has a large, industrial space with exposed cinder block walls, rustic tables, and loads of plants, while there outdoor tables offer some sunlight. Takeout is available online." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell

"The Japanese-ish Govalle cafe is serving up espresso drinks alongside the saifa (its take on Vietnamese coffee), plus cold brew. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Nadia Chaudhury, Erin Russell

"Show up to Sa-Tén at any point between 7am-7pm and you’ll probably find a packed room full of people typing away at their laptops in between bites of thick-cut Japanese-style toast. This Springdale cafe is a popular one for getting work done—partially for the quiet and relaxed atmosphere, and also for the small menu of hearty Japanese bites like yakitori rice bowls, kara-age plates, and chicken katsu curries. Grab a brown sugar cappuccino or a matcha latte, then prepare to focus like you’ve never before. photo credit: Holly Dirks photo credit: Holly Dirks photo credit: Holly Dirks photo credit: Holly Dirks" - Nicolai McCrary

"The Japanese coffee shop/restaurant Sa-Ten from the people behind Kome serves excellent coffee as well as simple but delicious rice bowls, curry bowls, and toasts. We really like the tare chicken rice bowl that comes with grilled chicken thigh, grilled vegetables, a kale salad, kimchi, and a marinated egg. " - raphael brion, adele hazan, nicolai mccrary