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About this place
Coffee jelly is a treat that people who have tried it recommend for a break at Seitou. The menu includes coffee jelly made with Colombia Villa Fatima Bourbon beans, with the option of adding vanilla ice cream. Choose the jelly on its own to focus on the coffee, or with ice cream for an extra touch of sweetness.
The coffee is also appealing for the distinctive character of its beans. Brazil is described as smooth, with notes reminiscent of roasted almonds. Mandheling has a bold bitterness and body, followed by a clean finish after its spiciness. For a fruitier aroma, Colombia is another option, with notes of lychee and peach and flavours likened to tea and wine.
One diner enjoyed coffee with a plate of financier and cheesecake, taking their time over a book. For cake, there is also gâteau nantais, an almond cake scented with rum. Someone who paired it with Brazil coffee said the rum and almond flavours stood out, along with the crisp texture of the icing. It makes a tempting combination of coffee’s gentle bitterness and the cake’s sweetness.
For something sweet and tart to drink, try the pomegranate tea soda, which brings together the fruit’s tang and the aroma of tea. The café is near Sumiyoshi Taisha, and some diners have remarked on its quiet atmosphere. Eat-in service and table service are available. Whether you are taking a slow break over coffee and sweets or pausing before or after a visit to the shrine, choose a drink and treat to suit your mood.
