Koganei, Tokyo, Japan｜WISE MAN COFFEE本店

Tucked away amongst homes is this precious gem of a coffee shop. The service was incredibly friendly and the coffee was delicious. They also provide bike parking so you can cycle to the cafe. If you’ve never had an Affogato, I highly recommend it. The pairing of the warm and slightly earthy espresso with the cool vanilla is a wonderful pairing. You can even buy coffee to take home so you can brew a fresh cup of your own.

Real hidden gem, a modern cafe in a residential neighborhood. Extra points for having parking for road bikes. Coffee is great, and not too expensive.

Their cappuccino was on point. Although I think they gave me a flat white since I think the head barista heard me when I asked for a flat white but the menu didn't have it so I ordered a cappuccino instead. Either way, it was good. What was crazy was their hand drip Ethiopia Wote Konga coffee. I chatted with the other barista and told her it tasted, juicy like a fruit juice, smooth, and clear. It had good body which lingers afterwards. What surprised me was the temperature. It was bordering on too hot. Meaning, it was just hot enough I could taste the acidic notes, but not too hot that I couldn't enjoy it. So of course, I had to buy their beans.