01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
With the fragrance of roasted beans wafting across the counter, a major highlight of visiting Ono Coffee is exploring the varied blends tailored to different moods and roast profiles. The signature Ono Coffee Blend is a harmonious cup combining beans from Ethiopia and Brazil. The roster also features selections named after local neighborhoods, ranging from the Morishita Coffee Blend with its pronounced, heavier bitterness to the acidity-forward Shitamachi Coffee Blend for a brisk, clean cup. Further options, such as the dark four-bean Bitter Blend and the rich Fukagawa Coffee Blend pairing Ethiopian and Mandheling beans, reflect the genuine breadth of a dedicated coffee house.
Thick Hotcakes and Hearty Kissaten Fare
As a companion to the coffee, many diners order the cafe's famous hotcake, which is available starting from a single tier. Slowly cooked on a copper griddle, each thick round features a fragrant, nicely browned exterior encasing a fluffy crumb. Letting the butter, cream, and thin syrup soak deep into the pancake produces a simple, comforting sweetness. Beyond sweets, the kitchen prepares a broad range of savory dishes, including melted cheese croque monsieurs, toasted egg sandwiches, teriyaki chicken sandwiches, and kissaten staples like spaghetti Napolitan.
Guests order and pay at the counter before taking a seat, creating a relaxed setup that suits solo visitors wishing to unwind at their own pace. With desserts like bittersweet coffee jelly and iced coffee topped with vanilla ice cream, the shop makes an inviting retreat to pause during a walk around the neighborhood.
