dl.cafe

The coffee of the day and café Americano are both ¥200, making dl.cafe a handy spot for an easy coffee break in Hibiya. Some visitors have found the coffee rich yet clean on the finish, especially given its affordable price. Choose the daily brew, or try an espresso served hot in a shot cup. Even a short break offers a choice of styles.

For a milky drink, the café latte is ¥300 and available hot or iced; the soy latte is ¥350. One visitor noted that even the small iced café latte was a generous serving. If you’re after something sweeter, consider a café mocha or caramel macchiato.

Earl Grey and Assam tea are served hot for ¥200, while the royal milk tea comes hot or iced. A visitor who tried it iced remarked on the generous amount of milk in the large glass and the tea’s roasted aroma. The hot brown sugar ginger tea and milk also stand out as alternatives to coffee, pairing the sharp warmth of ginger with the sweetness of Okinawan brown sugar.

To go with your drink, options include a yoghurt-flavoured cake made with apple and yellow peach, a fondant au chocolat with a warm, melting chocolate centre, and baked cheesecake. For a lighter pairing with coffee, the financier, described as fragrant with butter and almonds, is ¥120.

You can eat in or take your order away, and the café has a lunch menu, though no table service. It is open on weekdays from 8:30 to 16:30; bear the hours in mind if you’re stopping by while exploring Hibiya or between work.