%ARABICA Tokyo Azabudai Hills 4F

We accidentally walked past this store on the way to Teamlab. This is the second % coffee shop we visited and each has their unique location/ atmosphere but so far I prefer this location since it’s less crowded and they roast coffee at the store also. We love their coffee and matcha drink. I’m still craving them until 1 month later. Highly recommend

Like many, we stumbled upon this coffee spot after visiting TeamLab. It turns out it’s part of a growing chain, with the first café opened by its founder in Hong Kong back in 2013. Since then, the brand has been steadily expanding its coffee empire. The design isn’t quite my style—too bright and a bit sterile—but the concept is well thought out. Service was impressively quick despite the queue, and this café had a clear advantage: it was the only one open before 11:00, while the rest of the plaza remained quiet. My matcha latte was creamy and perfectly balanced, while my husband’s regular latte had a mild flavor with a pleasant aftertaste. The sweets on offer were tiny—think mini puffs or small donuts—but the focus here is clearly on the coffee.

First time visiting this chain. Had great expectations. I ordered the iced Kyoto latte. It wasn't cheap but it was to be expected given the brand. But when I received my order, yeah the drink was almost to the top of the cup, there was way more ice than needed. After drinking the latte, there was still so much ice left. Yes the drink was good, but it was poor value and I could easily get the same anywhere in Tokyo with less ice. The only thing that kept me from giving a one star was the terrace.