Street entrance to the cafe, Harajuku & Aoyama

Little Nap Coffee Stand

Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa


Near Yoyogi-kōen's often overlooked west gate is this small coffee shop, popular with local dog walkers and joggers. Which isn't to say that convenience is the only appeal here: the lattes and single-origin pour-overs (¥450; from beans roasted at Little Nap's roaster up the street) are excellent. There's only a few seats; take your coffee to the park.

There's only a few seats; take your coffee to the park or join everyone else loitering on the street out front. Little Nap also has hot dogs, sandwiches and muffins, as well as milk and juice for kids.


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