Using the amenities at this bookshop cafe means pulling back a shelf of books like a character from a spy movie.
Bookworms and coffee lovers are making their way to a new cafe in Tokyo, and while it’s filled with beautiful interiors and a quiet, relaxing atmosphere, the recently opened establishment is making news for a strangely remarkable feature: its unusual hidden bathroom.
Located in Jinbōchō, a district reknowned for its used-book stores and publishing houses, the cafe is housed in a gorgeous new building that stands out with its unusual brick facade and large, wooden cellar-like door.
Opened on the first of September this year, the cafe is called Mafumi Coffee and Books, and it’s a beautiful oasis of calm in an otherwise bustling neighbourhood.
https://twitter.com/madoka36481/status/774535515815055366Inside, their cold drip coffee towers look beautiful as they slowly dribble cold water through the coffee grounds before collecting in the carafes below.
Along with their excellent, strong coffees, there’s also a delicious collection of cakes, light snacks, and even cheese and crackers on the menu.
眞踏珈琲店様にて。ケーキセット‼︎ pic.twitter.com/AwMVJgni4H
— ぽちさん𓁢 POCHI from Anubis Eats Heartbeat (@anubis_pochi) September 13, 2016
そんな眞踏珈琲店さんの『ルッコラに溺れるクロックムッシュ』は、クロックムッシュが窒息しそうな勢いでした。 pic.twitter.com/gC3PyClUCR
— Arcana (@arcana00yuki) September 11, 2016
ツイッターで見かけてから気になってた、眞踏珈琲店行ってみたぞ!
— Uno (@UnoRio02) September 10, 2016
画像はコーヒーとトレ・フォルマッジオ(3種のチーズ盛り合わせ)。美味しゅうございました(*´∀`*) pic.twitter.com/RI7vYvaQ9D
After filling up on coffee, customers looking for the restroom are in for a special treat, as it’s cleverly hidden behind one of the bookshelves in the store.
▼ If you look closely, you can see the hinges on the shelf where the door is located.
眞踏珈琲の2階席。左側によく見ると蝶番があるところがトイレの扉(隠し扉的な) pic.twitter.com/dU7IQ5YcgH
— @R (@atR_5891) September 19, 2016
A single book extends out from the bookshelf, acting as the door handle which pulls outwards to reveal a beautiful restroom behind.
出張がえりに眞踏珈琲店さん@mafumicoffee へ。飲んだ後もじわじわ美味しさが続くコーヒーを堪能。カップが大好きな大倉陶園で幸せ倍増。本に囲まれた店内はトイレの扉も本棚。居心地よき隠れ家見つけた気分。また行きたィィヌァアア! pic.twitter.com/ZMn05Bt4WJ
— 中野希美 (@kimi1114nakano) September 8, 2016
▼ This cute clip shows just how exciting the restroom experience can be!
https://twitter.com/ErdTK_2/status/777751946375475201Even customers who don’t need to use the amenities are doing so, just so they can pull open the bookshelf like the star of a spy movie.
眞踏珈琲店の本棚は一部が隠し扉になっております。ドアノブになっている本を掴み開くとそこには…トイレがッッッ!!!本に埋もれながら、ゆっくりと用を足してください。 pic.twitter.com/OUgX4ZnjNd
— 眞踏珈琲店公式 (@mafumicoffee) September 6, 2016
If you’re ever in the Jinbōchō district and find yourself in need of a strong coffee, a good book, or a restroom, pull up a chair at Mafumi Coffee and Books. It’s one of the most beautiful places to relax in the neighbourhood!
Cafe Information
Mafumi Coffee and Books/眞踏珈琲店
Address: Tokyo-to, Chiyoda-ku, Kanda Ogawamachi, 3−1−7
東京都千代田区神田小川町3丁目1
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sundays)
Source: Net Lab
Top Image: Twitter/@atR_5891
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