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Charcoal Coffee Kura

Rating80SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Kura is a charcoal-roasted coffee specialist in Nishi-Ikebukuro, selected for Tabelog's Top 100 Coffee Shops in 2022.
食べログ喫茶店百名店2022に選ばれた、西池袋の炭火焼珈琲専門店。
Operating as a cafe by day and a wine bar by night, it has accumulated over 1,000 Google reviews and keeps a steady stream of customers well past midnight — a rare feat that speaks to the deep loyalty of its regulars.
昼はカフェ、夜はワインバルとして機能し、Googleレビュー1,000件超を集める深夜でも客が絶えない圧倒的な存在感が、何年も通い続ける地元常連の多さを物語る。
At 700–800 yen, the lingering depth and aroma of a cup slow-roasted over charcoal deliver an experience that devoted fans say no other coffee shop in the neighborhood can match.
炭火の遠赤外線でじっくりと焼き上げたコーヒーの香りと余韻を700〜800円で味わえる体験は、「喫茶店でここを超えるところはない」という声を生み続けている。
Popular Dishes
Charcoal-roasted blend coffee
炭火焼ブレンドコーヒー
Cold brew iced coffee
水出しアイスコーヒー
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Old-school charcoal-roasted coffee specialty shop in Nishi-Ikebukuro. Coffee by day, wine bar by night. Selected for Tabelog Cafe 100 Best 2022. 1,037+ Google reviews.

Praised for old-school cafe atmosphere, authentic charcoal roast aroma, and late-night availability.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun10:00-23:00
Regular HolidayIrregular
Access
Smoking allowed at all seats. Open late at night.
West Core Building 1F, 1-39-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Charcoal Coffee Kura

Rating80SCORE
Popular Dishes
Charcoal-roasted blend coffee
炭火焼ブレンドコーヒー
Cold brew iced coffee
水出しアイスコーヒー
Business Hours
Mon – Sun10:00-23:00
Regular HolidayIrregular
Access
Smoking allowed at all seats. Open late at night.
West Core Building 1F, 1-39-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Kura is a charcoal-roasted coffee specialist in Nishi-Ikebukuro, selected for Tabelog's Top 100 Coffee Shops in 2022.
食べログ喫茶店百名店2022に選ばれた、西池袋の炭火焼珈琲専門店。
Operating as a cafe by day and a wine bar by night, it has accumulated over 1,000 Google reviews and keeps a steady stream of customers well past midnight — a rare feat that speaks to the deep loyalty of its regulars.
昼はカフェ、夜はワインバルとして機能し、Googleレビュー1,000件超を集める深夜でも客が絶えない圧倒的な存在感が、何年も通い続ける地元常連の多さを物語る。
At 700–800 yen, the lingering depth and aroma of a cup slow-roasted over charcoal deliver an experience that devoted fans say no other coffee shop in the neighborhood can match.
炭火の遠赤外線でじっくりと焼き上げたコーヒーの香りと余韻を700〜800円で味わえる体験は、「喫茶店でここを超えるところはない」という声を生み続けている。
80SCORE
What a score of 80 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Old-school charcoal-roasted coffee specialty shop in Nishi-Ikebukuro. Coffee by day, wine bar by night. Selected for Tabelog Cafe 100 Best 2022. 1,037+ Google reviews.

Praised for old-school cafe atmosphere, authentic charcoal roast aroma, and late-night availability.

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