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zenta coffee
At zenta coffee, choose from hand-dripped coffee brewed to order, a latte made with the original Zenta Blend, and a substantial Basque cheesecake. An anko-and-butter hot sandwich and spiced chai are also on the menu.
〒141-0021 Tokyo, Shinagawa City, Kamiosaki, 3 Chome−5−18 モンテリラ目黒 1階01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
For something to have with your coffee, zenta coffee’s Basque cheesecake is a satisfying choice. The café describes it as generously substantial. Visitors have called it moist, smooth and creamy, while others have reported a firmer texture. Impressions vary, but the café recommends pairing the rich cake with a café latte.
Coffee options include a café latte made with the original Zenta Blend, created for the café by ANY COFFEE in Nara, and hand-dripped coffee brewed one cup at a time. The hand-drip selection focuses on light- to medium-roast beans chosen by the owner from roasters across Japan, with varieties changing over time. You can choose from the day’s list; one visitor, for instance, enjoyed a light-roast iced coffee black, describing it as clean-tasting. For an extra charge, the café latte can be made with a double shot or decaffeinated coffee. Hot drinks can also be changed to a cappuccino or flat white.
For a light meal, try the anko butter hot sandwich, a café staple served in toasted bread. It combines house-made sweet red bean paste with salted butter. Visitors have praised the light bread, gently sweet filling and rich butter. Order it with a drink by 14 for a 100-yen discount as a lunch set. There is also a ham and cheese hot sandwich, a satisfying option with plenty of cheese. House-made lasagne with meat sauce and béchamel is available too, though it is sold irregularly.
The chai latte is another option, with spices blended by the owner. Inspired by chai the owner drank in India, it aims for a balance of sweetness and spice. Matcha and hojicha lattes are made on the less-sweet side; you can adjust the sweetness or switch to oat milk for an extra charge.
Cocktails are also an option during a daytime café break. The espresso martini comes in two varieties: Tropical Citrus and Spice Herb. The latter uses spices and herbs including fresh peppercorns and Cambodian cardamom. Whether you’re after a coffee break with something sweet or a light meal with a hot sandwich, the menu offers choices to suit the moment.
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〒141-0021 Tokyo, Shinagawa City, Kamiosaki, 3 Chome−5−18 モンテリラ目黒 1階
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Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
The ham and cheese hot sandwich costs ¥600, and the anko butter hot sandwich costs ¥700. Order either with a drink by 14 to receive a 100-yen lunch-set discount.
Caffeine-free options include genmai decaf (¥850) and mugwort or rooibos tea (¥700). The café latte can also be made with decaffeinated coffee for +¥100.
Closed on Wednesdays. Open 10:00–21:00 on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, and 10:00–18:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Takeaway is available, including for hot sandwiches. Delivery is not available.
Reservations are not accepted.
Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted, as are PayPay and Rakuten Pay.
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