01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Just off the main thoroughfares of Daikanyama, in a quiet backstreet, Mocha Coffee focuses on rare, origin-distinct brews from Yemen. Characterized by vibrant fruity acidity and deep, cacao-like undertones, these Yemeni pours offer a distinctive departure from typical drip coffee. Whether you choose an intensely brewed Arabic coffee, a gentle pour-over, or a chilled iced cup, the shop provides an unhurried setting to take in each nuanced sip.
Cakes and Traditional Middle Eastern Confections
To complement the coffee, the cafe prepares an array of desserts designed around honest, aromatic ingredients. The CARROT CAKE is hailed as the shop's most popular offering for its airy texture, while the SPICE CAKE—scented with cinnamon and nutmeg and crowned with coconut and walnuts—harmonizes effortlessly with the coffee's roasted depth. The lineup extends to a dense CHOCOLATE CAKE made with Belgian dark chocolate, a fragrant ORANGE PISTACHIO CAKE, and a classic BAKED CHEESE CAKE that lets the clean tang of cream cheese take center stage. Alongside these European-style cakes are authentic regional sweets, including honey-and-rosewater-drenched nut BAKLAWA and MAMOOL, traditional Middle Eastern cookies filled with figs or dates.
An Afternoon Haven in Daikanyama
The interior is cozy and intimate, with a relaxed atmosphere complemented by an outdoor terrace seat on mild days. Operating hours are modest, running from 14:00 to 17:00 for just 3 hours a day every day except Monday, making it a spot worth planning ahead for during a stroll through Daikanyama. Settling in with a carefully pulled brew and a spiced confection offers a transportive pause in the middle of Tokyo.
