Tokyo 東京 Espresso エスプレッソ

Double Tall >>MAP 3-12-24 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku TEL: 03-5467-7885 東京都渋谷区渋谷3-12-24 シブヤイーストサイド 2F Tucked away on a Shibuya back street, Double Tall is a real find. Though you may have to put up with a few ne'er-do-wells loitering outside in-between horse races (a betting facility is nearby), don't let that dissuade you from excellent espresso and typical cafe food that is both cheap and good (taco rice, grilled chicken thighs on rice, etc.). I watched the barista as she pulled my shot and everything was done right from flushing the La Marzoca and grinding beans fresh to wiping the basket clean and tamping.

Tous les Jours >>MAP Daikanyama 1-6, Shibuya-ku TEL: 03-3476-0198 東京都 渋谷区代官山町1-6 On the edge of Daikanyama, Tous les Jours is a shoebox of a cafe. Bypass the espresso and walk straight downstairs to the hidden bar.

Espresso and Bagel Cafe/Stand 300 of Joy >>MAP Daikanyama 15-10, Shibuya-ku TEL: 03-3462-5786 東京都渋谷区代官山町 15-10 A bagel and espresso café in the morning, a stand bar at night, this place should stick with the latter. It’s DeLonghi pods all the way here and . . . well . . . we all know what that means.