Tajima Coffee

For a signature sweet at Tajima Coffee, the TAJIMA Mont Blanc Tart is an obvious place to start. Special cream made with two kinds of chestnut paste is piped into a shape reminiscent of a bamboo shoot. Diners describe smooth fresh cream and chestnut with a hint of liqueur inside the chestnut cream, with sponge between the filling and the tart shell. The contrast of crisp pastry, cream and chestnut made an impression. The product description also notes lightly sweetened fresh cream and the aroma of rum in the chestnuts. It is a tart that lets the chestnut flavour come through in every bite, and a clear draw for Mont Blanc fans.

For something savoury, sandwiches are available from 11:00. The smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich comes with plenty of vegetables, seasoned with white pepper and dill. One diner who paired it with coffee praised the generous vegetables and the balance of salmon and cream cheese. Those looking for a more substantial option can choose a hearty BLT with thick-cut bacon and cheddar. Some lunch sandwiches come with a drink; à la carte sandwiches are available from 11:00 until last orders. It is a good choice for a lunch-focused visit rather than a trip centred on cake.

On weekday mornings, choices include toast with butter and Tokachi red bean paste, as well as toast topped with four cheeses and optional honey. Weekend breakfasts feature French toast made with stone-oven baguette and croque monsieur with béchamel sauce and Gruyère. Breakfast is listed from 9:00 to 11:00; the weekend French toast and croque monsieur are offered in limited quantities. Depending on the time of day, guests can opt for a more substantial breakfast or start lightly with toast and a drink.

Coffee options include the TAJIMA Blend, described as balanced with a nutty aroma, and a rich, full-bodied long black. Visitors have also remarked that the coffee is clean-tasting and not astringent. Alongside cake and coffee, there are baked treats such as the signature original financier made with cultured butter and a lemon cake with lemon zest in the batter, soaked with lemon juice and vanilla syrup.