<p>Choose from a selection of coffee, tea, other soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, all reasonably priced</p>

Choose from a selection of coffee, tea, other soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, all reasonably priced (Photo: Sandra Isaka)

Miki's Cafe in Hatagaya, Tokyo

A friendly oasis hidden in a quiet Shibuya neighborhood

Sandra Isaka Jan 18, 2016 - 1 min read

<p>Choose from a selection of coffee, tea, other soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, all reasonably priced</p>

<p>Located on a quiet, narrow street, the entrance is welcoming</p>

<p>There is a lot to look at while you sit at the counter</p>

<p>Miki welcomes everyone with a big smile and friendly conversation</p>

<p>Homemade bread with black soybean and a delicious kiku-imo potage soup</p>

<p>Although her specialty is vegetarian fare, I enjoyed a tasty spinach & bacon pasta for lunch</p>

<p>Sit at the counter so you can easily chat with Miki</p>

<p>An area in the back has space for 4-5 people</p>

<p>Menu items are simple, but tasty: yakisoba, yaki onigiri, pasta, etc.</p>

<p>The dessert of the day when I visited was a homemade cheesecake</p>

<p>Miki also has some crafts for sale in the cafe </p>

Hidden in the quiet neighborhood of Hatagaya is a little cafe called Miki's. The incredibly friendly (and bilingual) owner has created a welcoming space where she hopes that people will meet, make friends, share ideas, and/or just relax together.

In addition to serving tasty food and drinks, Miki teaches the occasional class (ex. baking, English conversation) and she allows others to use the cafe for their own endeavors - tarot reading, art workshops and exhibits, make-up classes, and much more.

Sandra Isaka

Sandra Isaka @sandra.isaka

As an intercultural consultant & Japan travel specialist with 20 years in Japan, I love sharing my favorite places with others.