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House-roasted coffee, satisfying food and sweets at this Oceanian café.
Cafe culture is deeply rooted in the daily life of Oceania. This cafe shares that lifestyle. Harase, the owner, served at Royal Cafe in New Zealand as barista and manager, a coffee specialist with 25 years of career.
The sophisticated shop in white is a renovated storage. The simple interior and the seats laid out with ample space create a comfortable lounge.
Their proud coffee is selected and shipped from all over the world and house-roasted. The staple is the original “iki Blend”, and the single-origin menu changes from season to season. The Oceanian-style coffee, flat white, is always ready.
Not only coffee, but food and sweets are plentiful in the Oceanian style cafe. Chefs and pastry makers trained in restaurants and hotels create authentic tastes for you. Food menu includes pasta, egg benedict, burger, sandwich and other variety, as well as beers and wines to meet your special occasions.
Next to the cafe, the rental space “iki STYLE” can host displays of art galleries or apparel shops. On the 2nd floor, “little iki” serves food and liqueur, which is another dining option for you.
Harase, the owner, is a barista
Drip coffee
Flat white
Beef sandwich
Avocado toast
Blueberry muffin
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1. Space and decor style (Industrial & Organic Harmony)
A combination of industrial style and warmth: The space retains its original concrete walls, beams, columns, and exposed pipes, creating a clean, modern industrial feel. At the same time, plenty of warm wooden tables and chairs, booth seating, and warm-toned indirect lighting soften the cold, hard feel of the concrete.
Greenery throughout: Hanging planters and small green potted plants on the tables not only bring natural vitality to the space, but also create a soothing, relaxing atmosphere.
Semi-open layout and high ceilings: Folding glass doors open to the outside at the entrance, along with counter-height seating (Take Away area), bringing natural light indoors. The dine-in area is spacious, with enough room between tables to feel relaxed and not crowded.
2. Food highlights: Classic Australian and New Zealand-style brunch (Brunch Culture)
Eggs Benedict / Salmon Benedict Toast (Photo 2):
The base is a firm, tangy natural sourdough or European-style bread topped with sautéed spinach and smoked salmon.
It is topped with poached eggs and a generous amount of golden hollandaise sauce, broiled until lightly browned, then finished with microgreens.
Visually, it has plenty of layers and appealing colors, making it a classic example of upscale Australian and New Zealand-style brunch.
3. Coffee and drink characteristics (Specialty Coffee)
Australian and New Zealand coffee menu ():
The menu includes classic Australian and New Zealand coffee options such as Flat White, Long Black, Espresso, and Cold Brew.
Drink details and brand impression ():
They offer professionally extracted cold brew/ice-drip coffee or iced black coffee, served with a simple, stylish custom sleeve printed with the “iki ESPRESSO” logo.
4. Summary: Why do I like it so much?
iki ESPRESSO successfully combines Kiyosumi-Shirakawa's distinctive slow-paced cultural atmosphere with the casual comfort of Australian and New Zealand cafés. Whether it's the refined, delicious food, the high-quality coffee, or the space's blend of industrial aesthetics and cozy greenery, everything makes you want to spend a comfortable, leisurely afternoon here.
I ordered the eggs benedict and it was delicious! The coffee was great, too. The dining atmosphere is cozy and not noisy at all.
