Kohimameyawakamiyaten

If you are unsure which coffee beans to choose, one of the pleasures of Kohimameyawakamiyaten is being able to ask for advice based on the flavours and aromas you usually enjoy, and how much acidity you like. One visitor described being offered several options using mocha as a reference, then sampling small amounts to find a favourite. There is a wide selection of beans on display, and labels indicating “freshly roasted” and “ready to drink” can help guide your choice.

Takeaway coffee is another option if you would like to try a cup first. Visitors have mentioned being helped to choose beans to suit their preferences, and having the beans ground and coffee brewed after ordering. It may be a useful way to check the flavour before buying beans. One person also said they could discuss whether to have café au lait sweetened, and how sweet to make it. It offers a different way to enjoy coffee, with sweetness adjusted to your taste.

If you visit on a Saturday, you might also be tempted by the anpan. One visitor chose both black-bean-paste and rum-raisin varieties: the black filling had a little whole azuki remaining in the smooth paste, while the rum-raisin version was based on white bean paste. Both had generous fillings and were enjoyed in a chewy bread with a hint of salt. The same visitor reported that they had sold out by around midday during their visit, so an earlier stop may be wise if you have your heart set on one.

Along with coffee beans, visitors have taken home bread, cookies and soup. In Wakamiya, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City, the shop offers a chance to browse for light bites and treats while choosing beans.