01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Among the baked treats in the display and on the menu, the inventive Basque cheesecakes immediately catch the eye. The shop crafts confections tailored to specialty coffee, such as the Tirachee—a plain cheesecake topped with espresso-soaked cookies and light cream—and a Coffee Basque Cheesecake balancing gentle bitterness with creamy richness. Granulated sugar crystals add crunch to scones, and seasonal baked goods rotate through the case, providing varied pairings depending on your mood.
Pairing with cake invites careful attention to extraction methods and bean origins. Alongside clean, crisp pour-over brews, a French press extraction is available to bring out deeper body, letting guests explore single origins such as dark-roasted Mandheling or fruit-forward Papua New Guinea beans. Smoothly textured milk drinks are equally considered, from lattes finished with detailed latte art to chai lattes flavored with house-made syrup.
Savory items round out the offerings for lunch or late brunch, including keema curry and hot pressed sandwiches filled with steamed chicken, miso sauce, and cheese. With warm orange walls and retro furnishings, the space lends itself to quiet reading or an unhurried afternoon alone. On Sundays the cafe opens from 8:30 in the morning, making it just as easy to visit for an early weekend coffee as for a weekday afternoon break.
