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Sarutahiko Coffee Atelier Sengawa Store @ Sengawa, Chofu City, Tokyo
Sarutahiko Coffee opened its second store in Sengawa in February 2015, following the success of its Ebisu branch. It had been five and a half years since my last visit in March 2015, so I was excited to return. Located near the south exit of Keio Line Sengawa Station, this area is a coffee battleground with Starbucks, Hoshino, KALDI, and Sarutahiko all lined up next to each other. The stylish two-story glass-fronted store has a counter on the first floor where you place your order, and your drip coffee is brewed right next to it. After paying, you can wait for your drink at the tables. The menu offers coffee, flavored coffee, ice cream, affogato, and a selection of bread that you can enjoy inside the store. The coffee comes in short and tall sizes, with the short size being sufficient for most. The decaf coffee that was prominently displayed last time was no longer on the menu, and the emphasis on black coffee had decreased, now resembling a Starbucks-style setup. Today, I went upstairs to the glass-fronted second floor. The massive roasting machine that had bothered me with its noise during my last visit was gone, replaced by tables, creating a quiet space where you can relax. The interior is very stylish, but the wooden chairs are not very comfortable, and the tables are small, suggesting that they do not encourage long stays. The staff is efficient and friendly, which adds to the overall experience. It's quite impressive to see four coffee specialty stores lined up here, with two more nearby in Sengawa. Today, my companion and I tried the following items:
- Cold Brew Coffee (Tall) 480 yen
- Chai Latte (Tall) 600 yen
- Baton Bread with 3 types of nuts 352 yen
- Juicy Wiener Roll 385 yen
Both the drinks and bread were delicious. Overall, I highly recommend this place.
Parking: Not available, but there are two large parking lots nearby
Visit Date: November 3, 2021 (Lunch)
Open for Lunch: Yes
Takeout: Available
Closed on: No regular holidays
Business Hours: 07:00-22:30 (Currently 10:00-21:00)
Smoking: Completely non-smoking
Credit Cards: Accepted, QuickPay available
Electronic Money: Transportation cards accepted, PayPay not accepted
Point Card: Not available
Free WiFi: Not available
Power Outlets at Seats: Not available
Likelihood of Return Visit: High
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