2023.06.11 (Sun) 11:30 First Visit Sunny in Asahikawa I felt like drinking delicious ice coffee. I decided to visit Nido, a place I had been curious about for a while. Along the elevated train tracks, in a vintage alley, I found a small shop tucked away. "Welcome." A nice middle-aged master with good personality and taste greeted me. I ordered an iced coffee (500 yen) from the menu board, and a woman who seemed to be the wife and a baby who looked to be less than a year old appeared from the back. "So cute," I couldn't help but wave at the baby girl. She must be the daughter of the couple who run their own business, or maybe she was just in a very good mood today, as she gave me a big smile, a first-time encounter for me. Then, the wife tried putting the baby in a baby bed next to the register, but the baby immediately started to cry, wanting to be held by her mom. The wife hurriedly picked her up and went back to the back, a heartwarming moment. "Here you go. Today's iced coffee is a cold brew from Papua New Guinea." The meticulously made iced coffee came in an original paper cup with a thick and sturdy feel. The logo of a man and a woman on the cup must be the master and his wife. And did a stork bring an angel to this harmonious couple? I looked at the displayed roasted beans and saw my favorite Guatemala City Roast. What impressed me was that all 8 types of roasts were neatly lined up in small glass bottles. Surely, they deliberately put the beans in small bottles so that customers could check the quality and aroma of the beans. The roasted beans for sale must be stored in the back of the shop where the temperature and humidity are stable and there is no direct sunlight. "May I check the aroma?" "Of course, go ahead." With the master's permission, I confirmed the finish of the roasting. It was a uniform roast from every angle, with no variation in the size or shape of the green beans. I opened the lid of the bottle to smell the aroma. Just as I expected, it had a wonderful aroma. I decided right away. Guatemala Atitlan 100g (730 yen) made with organic JAS certified green beans. Customers who purchase coffee beans can get a 50 yen discount on all items for take-out, so the total bill was 1,180 yen, payable with Quick Pay. Now, I returned to my car and took a sip of the iced coffee. Actually, I'm not a fan of the raw bean smell of cold brew coffee, so when I heard it was a cold brew coffee, I was momentarily conflicted. However, after the first sip, all those feelings disappeared. What! This highly aromatic and rich iced coffee! I was ecstatic in the car all by myself. This coffee is amazing! I feel like I've found a wonderful place. I have a feeling that Nido will become a place I will frequent in Asahikawa. I hope that the store logo of Nido will change from a picture of a man and a woman to a picture of a family of three while I continue to visit the place. Thank you, Nido, for the great experience!

Oops!! My draft stock has run out!! Σ(￣□￣|||) So, I'll take a break from posting reviews until I visit a new store♪※I will still read reviews on MyRebi. So, let's talk about "Coffee and Vintage Nido." After finishing my night shift, I was craving caffeine, so I decided to visit this coffee shop to get some coffee. The shop is located near the intersection of Ichijo Street and the JR overpass. It's a bit hidden away, isn't it? The interior of the shop has a chic atmosphere. In addition to coffee, they also sell German and Czech miscellaneous goods. I ended up impulsively buying a sign pen... If you want a signature, please prepare a colored paper (laughs). The hot coffee costs 450 yen (tax included). The beans on that day were Ethiopia Sidamo G1 Shakiso. It's a refreshing coffee with a good balance of acidity and richness. The bitterness is mild, making it easy to drink yet flavorful. It's delicious♪

What I fought against was a polyp (lol). After the removal, the nurse told me to avoid alcohol for 3-4 days. When I asked about coffee, she said it should be fine as long as I don't drink too much. Feeling disheartened, I decided to go to a suitable restaurant (simply because it was close to Marugame). I had Tanzania (hot), cookies, Edam cheese, and Galette Bretonne with coffee. I thought I would have the snacks at home later, but I ended up devouring them in the car. My stomach was fine though (lol). That's all ^^

This is my first post, but I have been buying beans from this place ever since I tried their Mandheling coffee, which suited me perfectly and was delicious. They have excellent traceability, displaying not only the profile of the beans but also the characteristics of the producers. Buying from them feels like visiting a farmers' market. This time, I got the Mandheling Linton Batuk Blue and also a Colombian Kaizen Natural, both in a full city roast. I've been buying more full city roasts lately, leaning towards a heavier bitterness. This was my first time trying Colombian coffee, and I can definitely taste a hint of cocoa and a wine-like aroma. The Mandheling I usually get always has a well-balanced flavor without any bitterness, allowing me to enjoy the pure taste of the coffee beans. I've tried Batuk Blue from other places before, but it's slightly different here. I wonder why that is. I'll continue buying beans from here for a while. But before that, I want to buy a grinder to ensure uniform grinding of the beans.

This is a shop located in an elevated shopping street near Asahikawa Shijo Station. They sell freshly roasted coffee beans, offer coffee and baked goods for takeout, and sell miscellaneous goods. There is no seating area for dining in, so I stopped by to grab a coffee to enjoy in my car. The shop is not very large, but they have a nice selection of coffee beans, baked goods, and miscellaneous items displayed with great taste. They carry baked goods from Tekago in Higashikawa, which I liked from a previous visit. I chose a "Hot Coffee" (450 yen) made with the recommended coffee blend of the day brewed using hand drip. The "Autumn Blend" had a pleasant bitterness and a rich aroma. I also picked a "Biscotti" (250 yen) with hazelnuts and chocolate, which had a nice flavor and texture that paired well with the coffee. As a bonus for their 8th anniversary, they served an original "Butter Cookie" shaped like their signature coffee cup, specially made by Tekago. This shop offers delicious coffee, baked goods, and stylish miscellaneous items, making it a place I look forward to visiting again!

I visited nido, a small and cute cafe that recently moved from Wakkanai, for the first time. The weather was cloudy, with temperatures around 10 degrees and low humidity on a spring day. The cafe has no seating area, so it's take-out only. The shelves are filled with various goods, some with descriptions mentioning European countries like Czech and England. I purchased the following items: - Today's coffee from East Timor, brewed meticulously through hand drip with a Hario V60. It had a unique and mellow acidity, highlighting the natural flavor of the beans, and I enjoyed it to the last drop. - Edam cheese cookies from Tekago in Higashikawa, made with local wheat and brown sugar. The cookies had a strong cheese flavor but with an elegant taste. - Elmera Letefoho beans from East Timor, which I also bought. It brewed deliciously at home, although the taste slightly differed from the cafe's. The acidity was more subdued, showcasing the excellent roasting. - Cafe Tuaní SHG beans from Nicaragua, another purchase. It had a city roast profile, with a rounded sweetness complementing the bitterness. It paired perfectly with chocolate. I had bookmarked nido since its Wakkanai days but didn't realize they roasted their own coffee, so it was a pleasant surprise. While Asahikawa has many traditional roasters, nido's coffee allows you to enjoy high-quality brews at home without needing to adjust your brewing method. I look forward to trying more of their coffees in the future. Thank you for the delicious experience.

This is my first visit to Nido Asahikawa this year. It's already the 18th, but I managed to visit the main cities I usually go to - Kushiro, Obihiro, Sapporo, and Kitami - to greet the new year in Asahikawa. It's quite impressive, isn't it? This is my fifth city in just over half a month. I really am doing well. As they say, "What happens twice will happen thrice." I'm going to check out a coffee shop that I've been meaning to visit. The atmosphere around here has always made me hesitate to step inside, but now that I'm here, it's really interesting. It's definitely deep around here, but in an interesting way. I went looking for the shop I had in mind, but since it wasn't open yet, I decided to walk all the way to the end of the street. To my surprise, the shop I thought wasn't open was actually open, so I went in. The place was empty except for the owner. I thought I could only buy coffee beans, but then I found out I could drink coffee there too. I decided to order coffee from Indonesia, the deepest one they had. They sell beans starting from 100g. While waiting, I found out they roast the beans on site. The coffee had a good smoky flavor with a hint of coarseness, which I liked. It reminded me of the famous coffee shop in Anping, which had similarly great beans. The color of the coffee was a nice caramel shade, reflecting its deep flavor. It had the right amount of roughness, just like its appearance. I really enjoyed this coffee, with its slightly crude taste. I'll grind the beans and take them to the office. This bean has a deep, smoky flavor that I really appreciate. It has just the right amount of coarseness and a hint of rudeness, which I personally enjoy in my coffee beans.

The previous shop also had a lot of sense, and I once visited and wandered around the store until the coffee arrived. The goods are really nice. This time it's to go, so I can't enjoy it inside the store, but the goods from before are still there. The display is really amazing. I don't necessarily want the goods, but I would like to be able to create such a space. Not for business purposes, but for the enrichment of daily life... Now, as for the coffee, today it was from Guatemala. I left the shop feeling grateful, and enjoyed it in the car, it was very easy to drink without any bitterness. I have found another spot to stop by on my way back from work.

I had a cafe au lait.