01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Perched on the 2th floor of a building near Roppongi Hills, Cafe Tapirosu is a traditional kissaten-style coffee shop where carefully roasted beans and homemade sweets take center stage. Paintings decorate the walls of its cozy, welcoming interior, creating a tranquil pocket of calm for anyone looking to pause and recharge away from the neighborhood's bustling streets.
Carefully Roasted Coffee Highlighting Bean Character
The cafe's chief draw is its versatile coffee selection, allowing guests to match their cup to their mood or palate. The lineup spans varied roast profiles and flavor depths, from the Premium Roast—brewed with a generous measure of medium-roast beans to keep bitterness low while yielding deep flavor—to the punchy Dark Roast from fully ripened beans and the gentler daily house-roasted brew. Discerning drinkers can also opt for high-scoring selections like the Top Specialty Coffee or the prestigious Top of Top Coffee, ideal for taking time over an exceptional pour.
Homestyle Desserts and Savory Cafe Fare
The coffee pairs naturally with an assortment of house-baked pastries and desserts. Whole-wheat scones are served warm, accompanied by cream and textured sweet adzuki bean paste, a combination that has won over regulars. Fluffy chiffon cake, nostalgic custard pudding, and chocolate tart round out the sweet options, while those seeking something more substantial can turn to savory meals like the comforting "Ofukuro Curry" or a toasted ham and cheese sandwich.
With quiet background music and the periodic chime of a cuckoo clock filling the room, the space is well suited to solo reading or unhurried contemplation. Whether pausing mid-walk through Roppongi or lingering over carefully chosen tableware and quality coffee, it offers an appealing retreat.
