BY & BY coffee and bar
Wakabayashi, Setagaya · Tokyo · Steep Index 8.0/10
A small, quaint terrace in Wakabayashi with a cozy, relaxed pace by day and a five-seat cocktail bar that takes over after dark. Come for the hojicha latte and the black sesame banana toast.
The Steep Index
Atmosphere leads, a genuinely quaint terrace with a cozy, relaxed feel that makes it easy to settle in. Staying Power follows close behind on that same unhurried pace. Coffee holds up well, a tasty hojicha latte and a banana toast that pairs nicely with it. Solo-Friendliness is held slightly lower, nothing specific was said about going alone. Value has no direct signal either way.
- Coffee / Drink Quality: 8.1/10
- Atmosphere: 8.3/10
- Solo-Friendliness: 7.8/10
- Value: 7.7/10
- Staying Power: 8.0/10
- Overall: 8.0/10
Perfect for: reading, working alone
The Space
A small, quaint terrace seat is the draw here, cozy and relaxed rather than showy. The same room turns into a five-seat cocktail bar after dark, dog-friendly throughout the day.
The Coffee
The coffee is good, and the hojicha latte in particular is tasty and aromatic. The black sesame banana toast, paired with the latte, is the food order worth making, alongside a short list of other sweets.
Come for the coffee. Stay long enough to notice the bar setting up behind you.
The Vibe
Staff are friendly, and the pace of the room genuinely invites unwinding rather than rushing through a cup.
The Verdict
A quiet, cozy stop in Wakabayashi worth knowing for the coffee alone, with a cocktail bar waiting on the other side of sundown.
Practical information
- Address: 4-26-9 Wakabayashi, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0023, Japan
- Price: ¥¥
- Type: cafe bar
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