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CHICCI

Japan, 〒980-0833 Miyagi, Sendai, Kokubuncho, 2 Chome−13−1 セブンコートビル 1F
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CHICCI in Sendai, specialty coffee cafe

walking through kokubuncho, sendai's entertainment district, you'll find chicci tucked into the first floor of a seven court building. the name makes you think of something small and precious, which fits. this isn't the kind of place that announces itself with neon signs or corporate branding. what draws people back, judging by those 386 google reviews averaging 4.8 stars, is the attention to each cup. you can taste the difference when someone actually cares about extraction time and water temperature. the steam rises from your cup with that clean, bright smell that only comes from beans roasted with intention. regulars know what they're getting here. consistency without the sterile predictability of chains. the kind of coffee shop where the barista remembers your order not because of a computer system, but because they pay attention. in a neighborhood known for its nightlife, chicci offers something quieter. better.

curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated 25 May 2026

nri score80
buzz0
local cred72%

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386

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4.8

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