the roasted coffee here has built a quiet following in yamagata, and if you're anywhere near hatagomachi, that reputation is reason enough to stop. this is a roasting workshop first, which means what ends up in your cup started as a deliberate choice rather than a default. the hatagomachi address puts you in a part of the city that feels lived-in and local, not tourist-facing, and the shop fits that register. you're not going to feel like you're performing a coffee experience here. the operation is focused, the standing among locals is solid, and that consistency matters more than any single visit. come back mid-morning when the day hasn't rushed past you yet, and let the filter coffee do what it's supposed to do.
curated by gautam khorana, editor · updated
phone
+81 23-623-9301
website
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google reviews
48
avg rating
4.5
local cred
20%
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