EAT | Paris's Best Coffee Cafe Lands in Japan for the First Time!

Aoyama Welcomes Coutume's First Japanese Store

COUTUME, lauded as "the cafe serving the most delicious coffee in Paris right now," has finally arrived. Its first Japanese store has opened on Omotesando's Kotto-dori street.

Text by KUROMIYA Yuzu

A Shop Where Every Detail Shines

Founded by Tom, originally from Australia, and Antoine, from Lyon, France, Coutume is a popular Parisian establishment celebrated as "the cafe serving the most delicious coffee right now" in a city with a mature cafe culture.

They source their "single-origin coffee" directly from "the finest farms" that meticulously tend to their soil. This carefully selected coffee is then roasted and brewed according to their unique profiling, resulting in a cup where umami, acidity, and aroma create an exquisite harmony. Through an unwavering commitment to every step of the process, they craft a cup that transcends conventional coffee, offering a fruity flavor profile akin to fine wine.

Coutume is also recognized as a pioneer of Paris's "third coffee wave," supplying beans to numerous restaurants and cafes across France. Their passion and philosophy for coffee are even reflected in their logo: the blue-green dot represents the raw bean, the chestnut dot signifies roasting, and the golden drop symbolizes extraction.

The first Japanese store, now open on Kotto-dori, features a menu including steampunk coffee brewed with a fine metal filter, alongside espresso-based drinks like lattes, cappuccinos, and cortados. They also offer a selection of sandwiches and cakes. Why not visit Aoyama to experience authentic French coffee?