Takayama Coffee Kanda: 2026 Guide to Cinnamon Toast

Their signature sandwich is a classic delicacy made with high-quality English bread. Tucked between the crispy bread slices are rich ingredients: ham, tuna, egg, and cheddar cheese, along with fresh lettuce. This combination is simply the perfect pairing for an afternoon break. Whether it is the light toast drizzled with rich butter or the crispy apple pie that exudes the aroma of apples, everything makes you want to taste it again and again.

The coffee is also very particular. There are two signature blends: one is “Plage,” a blend of four kinds of beans roasted in the French style, emphasizing a gentle mouthfeel with a balance of bitterness and acidity; the other is “Mer,” which uses a mix of deeper Italian and French roasts, resulting in a thicker, more layered flavor. The shop uses aged coffee beans and adjusts the water temperature according to each blend to ensure the sweetness and aroma are fully released. In addition to the blends, there are single-origin beans such as Mandheling and Blue Mountain. When ordering a cake set, the coffee is served with the cake, making for an excellent pairing.

Desserts are primarily house-made cakes. The New York cheesecake is baked in a water bath using Danish cream cheese and sour cream, resulting in a moist and rich texture; the rare cheesecake is flavored with yogurt and Grand Marnier, with sweetness kept low; the apple pie features a pastry crust filled with apple filling, served with whipped cream. These cakes are all made by the shop itself, not purchased from outside, giving them a distinct handmade quality.