01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A short walk from the East Exit of Shimokitazawa Station, steps lead down into a subterranean space where Coffee-kan Shimokitazawa sits sheltered from the street's bustling energy. The cafe's signature charcoal-roasted coffee delivers a robust cup with deep body, pleasant bitterness, and a faint touch of sweetness, while an iced charcoal brew offers a crisper alternative. To accompany the coffee, the classic Traditional Hotcake remains a steady favorite, available with simple whipped cream, Japanese-style accompaniments such as Hokkaido red beans and matcha ice cream, or a bright strawberry sauce.
The food options extend well beyond light snacks. The house pizza toast is particularly hearty, layering thick-cut bread with bacon, onions, bell peppers, cheese, and a generous portion of egg before being baked. Sandwiches—including a house sandwich and a mixed sandwich—can be ordered toasted or untoasted, while nostalgic coffeehouse staples like hayashi rice (hashed beef rice) and Neapolitan spaghetti arrive with a side salad to make a complete meal.
Open from 7:30 until 22:30, the shop accommodates early morning visits before browsing local vintage shops or catching theater performances, as well as station meetups and evening downtimes. Counter seats include power outlets alongside regular table seating, and the premises feature free Wi-Fi and a dedicated smoking booth.
