01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Set in a residential pocket of Kanamachi in Katsushika Ward, cafe merinki provides a calm atmosphere with generously spaced seating where guests can take their time over a carefully brewed cup. The signature Merinki Coffee combines beans from Brazil, Colombia, and the Caribbean region for an aromatic brew, available in light, regular, dark, or lighter American-style roasts to suit personal preference. Dripped fresh to order, the iced coffee carries a pronounced bitterness and body that provides a satisfying refresh on warm days.
When hunger strikes, the café's roster of toasted sandwiches makes an ideal light bite. Options include a fluffy egg toast sandwich, a filling potato salad sandwich, and a classic ham and cheese, alongside a half-sized anko-and-butter toast topped with chunky sweet red bean paste. Adding a bowl of hot, vegetable-rich soup turns any sandwich order into a well-rounded light meal or lunch.
Visiting on a Saturday or Sunday opens up limited weekend treats, including traditional baked pudding and delicate rice-flour chiffon cake. For something beyond coffee, the menu also features suanmeitang—a sweet-and-sour herbal drink prepared with smoked plum, hawthorn, and licorice—available hot or iced as a soothing alternative.
