A shortlist of independent coffee roasters and coffee shops between Setagaya Ward’s Ikejiriohashi and Sangaenjaya Stations on the Den-en-to-shi Line. Notes are by an amateur coffee enthusiast and shoestring digital nomad. All places are reviewed for their remote work suitability, but the main focus is usually either the coffee or the story behind the cafe.

Pourover coffee at PNB coffee — Photo by Athena Lam

How to read this coffee list:

These are independent cafes I’ve seen during my walks. The ones I have visited have links to my review. Below, you will find a photo of the cafe space, a brief profile of what they offer, and the location on Google Maps.

You can click on the map to see a suggested walking route. The total route time is about 1.5 hours of walking at a leisurely pace (not including stops at cafes). You will go through residential neighbourhoods and some