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A cafe restaurant & music bar lounge that opened in Roppongi in May 2022. In the morning, you can enjoy dishes made with seasonal ingredients and coffee brewed by a barista, while in the evening, DJs play music and you can enjoy wine and cocktails in a stylish space. It's a wonderful place where food, music, art, and fashion come together, allowing you to experience Roppongi's culture firsthand. I visited around 9 am on a Saturday for breakfast. The breakfast set, which includes discounted drinks, is only available from 8:00 to 10:30 on holidays. Please note that they only accept cashless payments. The main coffee beans used here are roasted at "BERTH COFFEE ROASTERY Haru," which opened in Oshiage in 2021. The tableware used is made by Shoshi Watanabe, a Japanese ceramic artist based in Los Angeles, also used at "Echoes" in Sendai. You can choose the accompaniment for the granola, and I chose oat milk. The granola was served first, and the coffee took a bit of time as they brew each cup individually. The seasonal fruit served with the granola was slices of plums. The jam was raspberry, both of which are fruits I like! The granola soaked in oat milk was slightly soft but still had a good chewy texture with a subtle sweetness. It had a generous amount of nuts, including almonds, cashews, pecans, and more, over 20 pieces, almost retaining their original shape, giving it a satisfying crunch. The coffee, with a soft and bright acidity from the beans of Honduras, paired well with the sweetened granola. I don't usually have a leisurely time at cafes, but on this day, I spent about an hour relaxing. The music playing in the store was pleasant, and I could have easily spent more time if I had the chance. Overall, it left a good impression, except for the hard chairs. It's recommended to visit with plenty of time as there is a bit of a wait between ordering and serving.