Months overdue- we were at Industry City for Vinylcon back in June. Sweet and tiny store serving up nothing but delights! Brought home coffee beans and beautiful teas as souvenirs and enjoyed lovely beverages. Pay attention to the hours. Line up quietly outside. Enjoy the peace when you get inside and appreciate the owners dedication. Tadaima is a one woman show featuring Brooklyn made items. Support local, even when you're out of town. Support women! read more

Here's a polished review that keeps your warm, honest style while making it easy to read and helpful for Yelp readers. --- Finally got to try **Tadaima Japanese Bakery** in Industry City (Building 5, 2nd floor), and I can see why people line up! They have limited hours and tend to sell out quickly, so on a Saturday I arrived around **11:40 AM**, about 20 minutes before opening, and was one of the first three customers inside (their maximum occupancy). This isn't a place to grab a quick coffee. The owner carefully prepares each drink by hand, so expect to wait about **30-60 minutes** if there's a line. I waited around 10-15 minutes after ordering, but honestly didn't mind because the space is so calm and peaceful. While waiting, I enjoyed browsing the aroma mists, smelling the candles, and just soaking in the serene atmosphere. It's the perfect spot if you're looking for a quiet moment by yourself. For drinks, I really enjoyed the **Black Sesame Latte**. It has espresso and was smooth, light, and well-balanced. I also tried the **Matcha Maple Latte**. The matcha itself tasted like excellent quality, but next time I'd skip the maple syrup since I prefer my drinks less sweet. We also sampled several pastries: * **Hojicha Cookie** - Soft and moist with melty chocolate chips. One of my favorites. * **Coffee Caramel Cookie** - Great if you love coffee. It had a rich, bold coffee flavor. * **Black Sesame Madeleine** - Nice black sesame flavor, though I would have loved a little more butter to make it even more moist. * **Yuzu Cake** - Beautifully decorated with an edible flower and packed with bright yuzu flavor. The cake was on the drier side though. * **Chocolate Cake** - Wonderfully moist and satisfying. The drinks were around **$8.50** each, and the cookies were about **$4** each, so it's definitely on the pricier side. For my Asian palate, most of the pastries leaned a bit sweeter than I prefer, but the drinks were excellent and clearly made with high-quality ingredients. Overall, this is a lovely place to treat yourself once in a while. Come for the peaceful atmosphere, thoughtfully crafted drinks, and beautiful pastries. read more

Passed by this store couple times, but it was always closed and today I was visiting industry city and decided to check out the store again and it was open. There was a line. The line didn't move quite as fast, but I didn't mind waiting and then when I got inside, the place is pretty small. They have 2 to 3 seating area for customers to enjoy the food and there's a lot of coffee stuff at the back. There's only one person working so the service is a bit slow. You have patience when visiting the shop. I am mind waiting because I have a friend to talk to the only allow 2 to 3 people inside a time because the store is so small and they have a lot of trinkets on display. They also sell much as and trinkets we ordered hojicha and their special coffee. Have limited hours and the owner is trying to make it work. I like the store is very cozy. There's a nook and they have books for you to read as well. read more

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I tried their Japanese style cold brew & it was one of the best! I tried my sister's lavender latte & it was so fragrant + soothing to drink. Love their desserts as always - fav is the yuzu cupcake. Super nice staff. This time we came when it wasn't busy so got to sit inside & the decor is really nice. read more

What a cute and hidden little spot that Industry city offers Was so happy to encounter this space and luckily I did because I saw so many people walking around with their matcha and the guided me to this amazing spot! The matcha is definitely premium quality which you could actually taste as soon as it touched your mouth their space is a little small but they definitely make it work Their soda was made from scratch and had the most amazing taste !! I would totally grab a drink here to go and walk around the many buildings/businesses that Industry city has to offer or I would stay and hang out in their sitting area where you can relax while you sip your drink read more

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That seasonal lavender latte was amaaaazing! I just recently tried it & it was so fragrant (you smell & taste the lavendar & coffee), delicious, and soothing. Excellent! My sister tried the cold brew and she said it was one of the best cold brew she had in a while! It was very smooth, not acidic, fragrant. Also ate the yuzu cupcake again (which was always so soft and delicious) & tried the vegan banana something cookie (we were shocked how delicious it was). God bless the staff at tadaima! They always serve high quality things. read more

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This was tricky to find. There was a bit of a line on the weekend, but it moved quickly. They often sell out of pastries. read more

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Very cute Japanese cafe, tucked down a quiet hallway in industry city. Please respect the sign outside which says maximum of 3 people in line inside at a time. The interior is very cozy and quiet. The lavender matcha latte here is very good, hint of sweetness and strong lavender flavor. They are also generous with the matcha scoops. The chai latte was good, but not great. To be fair, I don't think any chai that I've tried from a cafe has been better than one from an Indian restaurant. I definitely recommend trying the pastries. We got a yuzu muffin cake and it the citrus flavor complimented the butteriness of the cake. read more

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Friendly staff Convenient location at industry city and Japan village Lovely Kyoto-style store front and cute interior design read more

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A cozy cute Japanese cafe. Tatiana means "I'm home." It can only seat 3-4 people however you can grab drinks and little baked goods to go. They have specialty drinks, like Mizu-Dashi slow drip coffee (takes 8 hours drop by drop to slow drip a Japanese style cold brew). They also serve Hojicha latte, black sesame latte, matcha, iced teas, and a variety of other drinks. read more

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Came here early afternoon and there was just a few people ahead of me. Got the hojicha latte and salted hojicha chocolate cookie. The latte was good as was the cookie. However I do wish the cookie was bigger for the price and more evenly salted. There is limited seating inside by the windows. The decor is very cozy and warm. read more

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Really cute cafe with great pastries and drinks. Matcha here is high quality and very authentic, tastes just like the matcha I got in Japan (I'm not the biggest fan of matcha but for those of you who are, would def recommend!). I ordered the hojicha latte (something new, my first time trying it), which was the perfect sweetness and paired really well with all the pastries. Had a difficult time ranking the baked goods, they were all very good in their own way, but I think I liked this cherry custard croissant-like pastry best (forget what it was called). We also tried the yuzu cake (tons of yuzu flavor!), coffee donut (espresso flavor again super strong), and hojicha-chocolate chip cookie (a solid cookie for sure). Limited seating inside, prob sits like 6 max. read more

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This place is an experience. From waiting in the line outside to finally being able to go inside. You are greeted so warmly when you enter and your drinks are made with such attention and love. Hands down the best lemonade I've ever had and their matcha was top quality too. The pastries are delicate and delicious. Such a beautiful little space and I'd definitely stand on line for however long for that lemonade! Get two! read more

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Food: This cafe has various pastries including cookies, scones, cake, and more. For drinks m, they offer a variety of coffees, lattes, and hot chocolates. Many of the pastries and drinks are Asian flavors including black sesame, hojicha, and chestnut. I tried the hojicha latte which was excellent. The pastries are good; I would recommend the earl grey madeline. Some of the cookies were too sweet for my preference, but overall very delicious baked goods. Service: Service was excellent; the staff are Japanese. They were friendly and very customer-focused. Customer service here is the same as you would expect in Japan. Ambiance: This is a small cafe tucked away on the second floor of Industry City in Building 5. Being in this cafe reminds me of being in Japan. Everything is very neat and simplistic. There are about five seats available in the cafe; space is tight and intimate. They have a lot of merchandise for sale including bags of teas, coffees, granola, and other cute trinkets. Overall, I would highly recommend this cafe! read more

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We saw this little store after attending the makers market and was happy to have found it. There is a short line because the maximum occupancy for ordering is about three not including the people sitting around and enjoying their drinks and food. We ordered a Matcha and a blueberry soda which were both delicious the one of them was lavender forward (can't remember) but balanced and the blueberry soda had bits of macerated blueberries that were fun to drink. Also ordered a Yuzu lemon cake and also a pineapple carrot cake that had a nice surprise piece of pineapple in the middle. The interior is cutely decorated and there are a few seats inside but lots outside. read more

Black sesame latte is so yummy!!!! This little shop was inside industry city japan village. A little bit hard to find but my friend found it accidentally once so she guided us through. The place only seats probably 4, tiny tables and chairs but it wasn't sat with people so my friend and I sat down comfortably. The cookies were pretty and they have matcha. read more

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This coffee shop has a magical vibe, tucked away on the second floor. The wood-tone decor and Japanese-style accents create a calm, inviting space. Their pastries look like art pieces, and I devoured the yuzu cupcake and Earl Grey madeleine in a flash. They also have a seasonal drink--for December, it's the chestnut latte, which is delightful. I only wish I lived closer so I could come here every day! read more

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I've actually tried to come before but they were closed by the time I got there because I got lost haha so was very excited to finally try!! It's tucked away on the second floor in building 5 - you'll see a bunch of other cute shops and taidama is in this hallway! The inside is super small, so there might be a line. They have a lot of delicious Japanese inspired baked goods and drinks! My friends and I got the caramelized onion cheese scone, maple fig walnut scone, yuzu lemon cake, and vegan carrot cake! My favorite was the caramelized onion cheese scone! I also ordered the seasonal chestnut hojicha latte with oat milk which was delicious! The roasted notes in the hojicha paired well with the chestnut! Definitely want to come back and try their matcha and some other desserts!! read more

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For coffee and pastries that is worth your wait, go to Tadaima. They usually have a line since there is limited space. but once you're in - and you're sitting in this cool cafe. eating the best pastries. I had a zucchini loaf and it was amazingly moist, with a latte. While Industry City shops is no somewhere you just pass by and decide to stop in - it's worth going out of your way for. read more

Overall rating: 4.9 What a hidden gem! The lattes are obout $10 but the size makes it worth it. I love this place so much!! I wish it was open just a tad later but the coffee is so good. The place is really tiny and there's a sign that says it can only allow for 3-5 people. But it's so worth it! It is soo soo good! read more

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The Cafe is small and cute tucked away near industry city. The vibe is very cozy and service was fairly quick. Lattes were very tasty light and easy to drink with well balanced flavors.the cookies were good but my absolute favorite was the yuzu cupcake perfect amount of sweet and tart, absolutely beautiful! read more

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Tadaima is the only spot you should be going to for quality matcha. I love this spot so much that I get 2 drinks in one sitting (I know, a bit much). You cannot go wrong with their hojicha latte or any of their seasonal latte's. Last time I was there they had a delightful lavender matcha latte. Not only are their drinks delicious, they have very good pastries. Personally, I love their sable biscuits. The black sesame and matcha sable biscuits are my favorite! The line gets pretty long so plan accordingly! It is a small cafe so only a few people can be in at a time. read more

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Very cute coffee shop in Industry City, it fit the vibes of the surrounding businesses. The owner keeps the cafe occupancy small (3 at a time!) to create that homely ambiance, hence the name "Tadaima" (I am home, in Japanese). There's a coziness, such as homemade stuffed animals from Japan for sale, and just a tad bit eccentric, with the Japanese drip cold brew coffee maker next to the window. The desserts and drinks are beautifully decorated with florals and spices, each feels uniquely made for the guest. The dirty chai was super tasty. Arigatou gozaimasu! read more

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Cute little cafe with a variety of baked goods! They have Japanese flavor inspired items like hojicha cookies. I got the matcha white chocolate chip cookie and earl grey pear muffin, and both were good. I also got the hojicha latte, which was on the sweeter side. There was a wait, and the line moved somewhat slow, but it was still a good experience overall read more

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Tadiama is my number one cafe in Brooklyn. Came here a few times and I would say their service never disappoints. Once you enter the hidden gem in the industry building you will feel like you're in another world of sweetness. What I like- Hojicha latte-5/5-I love how everything is super light and not too sweet. I also love that they sift the powder a lot so the drink is not grainy or tastes odd. The light roasted green tea matches well with a lot of their pastries. Lemon Yuzu cupcake-5/5-highly recommend. This is not your ordinary Lemon cupcake but it was a twist of yuzu inside! You can definitely taste the yuzu (lemon) in the icing and cupcake itself. Again, not too sweet and it pairs with their hojicha latte so well. The cafe itself is so cute! Only 3 people max if you're sitting inside. There are no outlets inside the cafe but they outlets outside of it. I would definitely come back to this cafe. Tip-they accept cash & card. read more

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Now that I'm working in the area, I know I had no excuse to not to visit Tadaima! FYI, Tadaima has very limited hours but if you're ever in Industry City in the timeframe that they're open, it will totally be worth the visit. You MUST get one of their handcrafted beverages. I opted for one of their seasonal drinks - an iced yuzu coffee. Boy, was I blown away! And I paired it with a black sesame Madeleine - by far, one of the best I've ever had! Be prepared to wait since they only allow 3 people at a time. Be patient but I promise you that it'll be worth it! read more

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This was one of the best coffee shop that I ever encountered. I felt like home, just like the name of the place. The dirty sesame latte was incredible, amazing, I just can't describe it. The cookies were also amazing delicious, yes I am just making up words because I don't even know what to say. The services was excellent. The inside of coffee shop was small not too many tables or seats but outside the coffee shop there was a lot of seats!! The attention to detail for their drinks and food were just amazing. If I lived in this area I think I will be here almost everyday. read more

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Cozy little coffee shop .. loved the sweet potato cookie !! Just the right texture and not too sweet l just loved it!! Will come back try other drinks and cookies ! read more

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This place is legitimately awesome. I've been coming here since way back when she just sold desserts outta the downstairs Japanese food court and I was so excited when she opened up her own shop. Not only are her desserts and drinks absolutely gorgeous -- expect edible flowers and other delicate touches -- but they are DEEEEEElicious! I don't think you can go wrong with any of the drinks here but I just had a truly standout Chestnut Latte (seasonal special) that kinda blew my mind. Perfect flavor, sweet and creamy even with oat milk, and with a buncha crushed up chestnut at the bottom of the drink -- WOW. Legitimately amazing. Gonna be thinking about that one for a while. The only bummer about this place is the lines but I'm sure they could have worse problems. Also it's hot as heck in there in winter, dang. But even still, great place. read more

Came here and notice it's super tiny. We got a selection of their desserts and I have to say their desserts are pretty interesting and the flavor is good. The drinks we got the matcha and hojicha nothing too special about it. I would want to come back for their coffee to try. It is unfortunate that they are only open such short hours each day. When I come to industry city mainly only this place and two other places are worth visiting. Everything else food wise is either bad or mediocre. read more

Tadaima has become my recent favorite bakery/cafe in Brooklyn. It is Japanese-owned where I could practise my baby Japanese. All the pastries are reasonably priced, but the drinks were quite expensive. There are only limited seatings, but it's easy to find tables elsewhere inside or outside the building. Also the lines could be long sometimes and the pastries sell out early. ＊ Kabocha Maple Muffin Fall is the best season to try out all pumpkin flavored food, and I was glad that I ordered it. The cake was moist and not too sweet. There were plenty of pumpkin chunks loaded in the loaf. To show my appreciation, I devoured the whole muffin in one sitting. ＊ Yuzu Lemon Cake A lovely muffin decorated with yuzu glaze and dried flowers. It was too sweet for my liking tbh, but it really pulled in the citrusy fragrance that yuzu lovers will find it enjoyable. ＊ Matcha White Chocolate Cookie ＊ Salted Hojicha Chocolate Cookie I could finally get cookies with rich matcha/hojicha flavors that are comparable to those in Japan. These cookies weren't overloaded with chocolate chunks so I could still taste the strong tea fragrance. Pretty sure they didn't skimp on tea powder, and the powder quality was superior. They also held the perfect texture with crunchy edges. ＊ Black Sesame Coffee I was blown away by the richness of black sesame -- my mouth was filled with nutty and earthy aroma! Hands down one of the richest I've tried after Davelle and Kore. I didn't expect it to be sweetened, so once again the drink was too sweet for me as the sugar might have sinked at the bottom. I prefer getting a cup of pure black sesame/matcha/hojicha latte next time. read more

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Big fan, fantastic place, great vibe. I'm taking a star bc I had the chestnut latte and omg it's soooooo sweeeeeeet. Scared to try any of the other specialty drinks bc of this. Just leaving the review in hopes they see this to make an adjustment to sweeeetness. You're too goood to be making sugar laden anything read more

When I see a trusted Elite raved about a place - I go! Tadaima is a cozy cafe on the second floor of building 5 at Industry City. It opens at 9am with pastry case fully stocked. I got the Kabocha Cheese Scone and Salted Apple Caramel Breton. I've never had kabocha cheese - it's mild. So if you don't like cheese, you'll still like this scone. It was fluffy on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Also, never had a breton - I liken it to a cannele. There was a huge slice of apple on top and wasn't too sweet. Overall very delicious! read more

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A legit Japanese bakery located on the 2nd floor of Industry City (35th street). They have a great selection of fresh baked goods from cookies to scones and muffins with shelf dates listed. Very helpful if you're buying extra to bring home. I tried their matcha chocolate chip cookie, the coffee cookie and a black sesame madeleine. They were all delicious but take note the madeleine is dense so you're going to need a drink with it. I didn't get a chance to try their hand craft beverages but had some of my friend's latte and it was good so I will definitely get a seasonal drink next time. It's a small shop with little to no seatings so definitely not a place to sit and chat over coffee. But you can easily grab and go and there are plenty of seats downstairs. It's a very cute pastry shop with a lovely decor. Limited hours per day so please check before dropping by. Cheers! read more

H-01 Naka-Meguro (中目黒). First stop on the Hibiya line. Or you're almost home. The Tokyo Metro Hibiya line is one of the more interesting subway lines in the Tokyo mass transit system in that it starts from Kita-Senju (北千住) on the Northeastern side of the city (firmly in the oldschool "shitamachi" (下町) districts), snakes it way past the front gates of the Imperial palace and Kasumigaseki (霞ケ関), which is Japan's administrative nerve center (like Federal Triangle in DC), brush past the clubbing districts of Roppongi near the embassies, and eventually onto Meguro (目黒), a fashionable upper-middle class "Yamanote (山の手)" area. So what's so interesting about Meguro? Well, it sits not that far from Tokyo's border at the Tama river, and beyond that is Kanagawa prefecture, which has numerous English style garden city developments served by the Tokyu Toyoko line (東急東横線), a rail line that goes from the Western Tokyo central business district of Shibuya (渋谷) to the Kanagawa prefectural capital of Yokohama (横浜). No surprises that some of the most expensive residential developments in Japan are along the line starting from Meguro all the way to Yokohama. In fact, Forest Hills Gardens in Queens (a restrictive private community) has a spiritual analog here called Den-en-chofu (田園調布) with large gardens and private estates not typical of Tokyo, and highly desirable amongst the local gentry (technically lux condos or town homes in places like Roppongi, Azubu-Juban and along the Tokyo Portlands in Shiba are even more expensive, but that's like comparing billionaires row in midtown Manhattan to a place in Riverdale North, Smithtown or Manhasset Hills - one is ostentatious gold-digger territory, the other is where old money goes to hide). Shibuya might be where you take ladies out on parfait dates, Meguro is where you'll want to take your significant other on cafe outings several years later - the local museums, shops and eateries are considered some of the more fashionable in the city. Omote-Sando and Takeshita-Dori might have the hype, but Meguro got the money. Now if you take that image and transplant it onto southwestern Brooklyn, you get Tadaima. So Tadaima radiates a sense of quiet artsy confidence, which fits in well with the "more boughie" atmosphere of industry city. Of course, you get more of that along Norman street in Greenpoint, but that's on the other side of Brooklyn. If you are at Japan Village here and want a more mature (and less Otaku-like) feeling of being in Tokyo, sipping Kyoto style mizudashu, munching on a butter sable cookie and sitting down in their cafe while listening to David Brubeck off their Sonos, admiring their Taisho Roman furnishings (very retro and exudes warmth all over) and looking at their dried flower arrangements...is a must. Tadaima (ただいま) is "welcome home" in Japanese, and it feels comfortable here. And look, they must've invested heavily in Visine eyedrops since they managed to decorate the place without a single ounce of pinkness. The Japan Village experience at Industry City has a weird symmetry with the Tokyo Metro Hibiya line as you can see very similar things, like (H-16) Akihabara (eh, Book-Off's large anime offerings at Building 4, second floor next to the Loft), the traditional Japanese architecture at (H-14) Ningyocho (the tea room and Origami store at the Loft, near Book-Off), the food court vendors at (H-11) Tsukiji (the food court at Japan Village), the diplomatic quarters at (H-4) Roppongi Hills (I guess that would be Sahadi's at the Building 6 concourse), and by the time you are upstairs Building 5 at the Makers corner, it's like you spiritually pull into (H-1) Naka-Meguro, and just like the real station, there's a chic, fashionable cafe waiting for you there. Let's hope that you feel like you are on your way home by then. read more

A very unique bakery hidden off the busy first floor of the Industry City building. This one is on the second floor. Owner wants you to get the full "at home" feeling so she suggests only three people in the shop at a time. There's a small yet cozy space to sit as you wait for your order. If you're lucky and arrive early, you'll get a chance to try one of her many fine desserts. Sable Cookies rock! And the pineapple banana bread was delicious. I was lucky to score a matcha sable cookie as well. Not too sweet but just enough. Totally taste the matcha and the butter. Hee hee Once she sells out, she's out. You can ask in case there's a reserve batch somewhere in the back. Custom drinks are all made to order so be patient. This is not a quick grab and go spot. It is meant to be slow paced and to be enjoyed, like you would at someone's home. The store is decorated with lovely Japanese finds, art, pictures and misc items like housewares and crafts for sale. Stop in but sit a while. If you don't want to crowd the space, there's seating in the hallway just outside her store. A lovely spot, authentic and so unique. read more

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This cafe is really a hidden gem tucked away in brooklyn, run by the sweetest Japanese ladies. Currently they only allow 3 customers in their shop at a time for ordering and there was a line when I arrived and after I left! We opted to try two of their lattes - the seasonal chestnut latte and hojicha latte. The chestnut latte (5/5) was delicious. The homemade chestnut paste offered a nutty and sweet flavor to the latte and tasted really good as well (I was able to savor the leftover paste once I reached the bottom of the drink). The hojicha latte (4.5/5) was also very high quality, just the pure taste of the hojicha itself. The yuzu cake (4/5) was also delicious! Perfect size, not too sweet, moist with a tart flavor and sweet frosting on top. Would definitely come back to try other seasonal drinks and treats! read more

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Came on a Friday after pin and it was a little difficult to find. It's on the second floor and it was a maze to find! I got a hojicha latte that had a good roasted tea flavor but a little bit too milky for me. The store was cute with limited seating for 3 people and had aromas and teas on sale. read more

Came by again because the atmosphere here is just super nice and relaxing. Tried a different sweet this time in the Salted Caramel Apple Far Breton and it was really good! The outside was crispy and a little caramelly with the inside soft and almost a little custardy, almost like a cannele. The soft apple was cooked down and a soft accent to the pastry while not being too sweet or tart, which was perfect too. Better experience this time regarding the food, though the ambience and service are both as warm as ever. Good place to stop by for a little bite or a warm beverage. read more

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I always walk past here but they are always closed. I realized that they close early. So I came here during my lunch break instead of after work. There's a sign that says only 3 people in store at once so we had to wait outside. I tried the matcha white chocolate and the almond cherry cookie. And omg they were both so good! So soft and perfect flavor and sweetness.i can't wait to try the other things ! read more

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