Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi Shirakawa Store

The renowned American coffee brand Blue Bottle Coffee opened its first overseas store in Kiyosumi Shirakawa, Tokyo, on February 6, 2015. This marked the beginning of a wave of specialty coffee shops entering the area, turning Kiyosumi Shirakawa into a hotspot for coffee enthusiasts. Visiting the Blue Bottle Coffee Kiyosumi Shirakawa flagship store around 8:15 AM on a weekday, you'll find the spacious interior with only two or three groups of customers. It's safe to say that weekday mornings between 8:00 and 8:30 are a true oasis for introverts. I ordered a hot latte for 657 yen and indulged in the store-exclusive pudding for 760 yen. The pudding is only available for dine-in and cannot be taken to-go. Unlike the typical low-profile shape of puddings, this one stands out with its unique design.