Drop Coffee Roasters

For a pause over semla and coffee, try a pairing that evokes the Nordic tradition of fika. At Drop Coffee Roasters on the 2 floor of Nakano Marui, visitors have stopped in especially for semla, a traditional Swedish pastry, and enjoyed it with the coffee of the day. One visitor highlighted the match between cardamom-scented bread, lightly sweetened cream and fruity light-roast coffee. Another reflected on the semla’s flavour in light of their own preferences, including the bread and cream. Rather than expecting one fixed version, you might simply enjoy it as a Nordic pastry alongside coffee.

Semla is not the only sweet option. Visitors have also tried cinnamon buns and chocolate balls with coffee, offering a chance to sample a few Nordic-style baked treats. For something more savoury, reports mention smørrebrød plates, open sandwiches and sandwiches. Some visitors have enjoyed cheese-and-tomato toasted sandwiches or French toast, so you can choose between a coffee break with pastries and a more substantial light meal.

Some visitors have taken their time over the light-roast coffee, and single-origin options are noted for their distinctive origins and flavour profiles. One person compared San Cayetano from El Salvador served hot and iced. Coffee enthusiasts interested in the character of individual beans might choose a single origin, while those who mainly want a pastry pairing could start with the coffee of the day. Nordic-style open sandwiches are also mentioned as a menu option, making it possible to look beyond the combination of coffee and sweets.