Little Nap Coffee Stand

Good to know before you go

Getting there: Yoyogi-kōen Station · 4 min walk (Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line)
Hours: 9:00–19:00
Time needed: 15–30 min
Best time to go: Morning between 9:00 and 10:30, when baked goods like banana bread are freshly stocked before selling out

Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.

Location

5-chōme-65-4 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan

Yoyogi, Tokyo

About

Tucked right next to Yoyogi Park, Little Nap Coffee Stand is a beloved, pint-sized neighborhood staple serving some of Tokyo's best-crafted espresso, drip coffee, and artisanal ice cream. Its cool, indie-record-store aesthetic and friendly baristas make it a favorite for both locals and travelers. Expect a cozy, standing-room-only space that is perfect for grabbing a drink before a park stroll.

What Japanese guides note

Japanese publications treat Little Nap Coffee Stand as an early pioneer of Tokyo's neighborhood grab-and-go stand culture. The interior contains only a narrow ledge and a compact bench, meaning most customers purchase drinks to take across the tracks into Yoyogi Park. Those seeking table seating, expanded hot lunch options, or bulk roasted beans are directed to the larger sister shop, Little Nap Coffee Roasters, in nearby Tomigaya.

Details from local sources

Barista and DJ Daisuke Hamada opened Little Nap Coffee Stand on February 1, 2011, beside the Odakyu rail line. [source]
The shop owner personally selects and plays analog vinyl records throughout the day to match the changing hours. [source]
Approximately 70 percent of daily customers order takeout rather than consuming drinks on the premises. [source]
The shop's banana bread appears on the counter right at opening and regularly sells out early in the morning. [source]
Little Nap operates an ongoing coffee booth in the Pyramid Garden stage area of the Fuji Rock Festival. [source]
In February 2017, the brand opened a second location called Little Nap Coffee Roasters in Tomigaya to house its bean roastery. [source]

Insider Tip

Grab a latte and a slice of their lemon cake, then walk two minutes into Yoyogi Park to enjoy them under the trees.

Frequently asked

What is the difference between the Coffee Stand and Coffee Roasters branches?

The Coffee Stand near Yoyogi Park is the original compact outpost opened in 2011, focusing on takeout espresso and pastries. The Coffee Roasters branch in Tomigaya opened in 2017 as a larger multi-story building featuring an in-house roaster, expanded seating, and hot meal options.

Which train station provides the fastest access to the stand?

Yoyogi-kōen Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line (Exit 3) and Yoyogi-Hachiman Station on the Odakyu Line (North Exit) are both four to five minutes away on foot. Walk north along the tracks bordering Yoyogi Park toward the residential side street.