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2-26-5 Nishihara, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0066
Chiyoda / Odakyu lines to Yoyogi-Uehara Station
Mon - Sun 07:30 - 17:00

Paddlers Coffee

Gallery space and artisan pop-up shops

I came across Paddlers Coffee three years ago when I full view of the shop to the shared table in the middle of the
first moved to Japan. I was missing the rich smooth taste of action. The best seat in the house is a toss-up between the
Stumptown Coffee back in New York City and was chasing bar stools with a full view of the private outdoor terrace or
that feeling when I happened upon Paddlers Coffee. Tucked the terrace itself, which is surrounded by plants and shaded
away on a small street in a residential Tokyo neighborhood by a large tree, both feel like a world in themselves. Paddlers’
you could easily miss it if not for the small sign out front. Up coffee is brewed with fresh beans imported from Portland,
the short, narrow path there’s the light sound of music from Oregon in the U.S. Whether it’s an espresso or french press
the record player floating out of the heavy wooden door. the taste is complex and layered. There is a small menu of
Upon entry, one is enveloped by the rustic design of the space, homemade cakes, pies, and tarts. However, Paddler’s signa-
it’s like walking into a curated Scandinavian cabin. This ture hotdog is what draws its crowd. But if you’re looking for
feeling is magnified by the attached gallery space and the a sweet treat, their moist carrot cake with cream cheese
frequent artisan pop-up shops on the weekends. There are frosting is sumptuous. One thing to note, they are strict with
many types of seating options, from the cozy corner with the their policy of keeping visits to one hour.

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