Tabelog ratingAt the edge of the lively Togoshi Ginza shopping street, compass coffee (コンパスコーヒー 戸越銀座店) operates as a compact takeout stand and working roastery. Its defining feature is freshness: customers choose their preferred beans and roast level, and the coffee is roasted on the spot. This makes it a popular stop for those who value freshly prepared specialty coffee, either to drink immediately or to take home as beans.
Guests consistently praise the quality of the coffee, from espresso and iced coffee to the popular café latte. The ability to customize the roast is a major draw, as is the clear information provided about each bean's origin and flavour profile. Many visitors become regulars, returning to buy 100g bags of their favourite blends. For the quality on offer, prices are modest; reviewers recently paid around ¥380 for a café latte and as little as ¥270 for a regular daily coffee. Bags of beans were noted at around ¥860–¥880 per 100g.
The roast-to-order model does have its downsides. The most common complaint is the potential for long waits, which can range from a typical 15 minutes to over an hour during busy periods. The shop itself is very small, designed for takeaway with only a bench for outdoor seating. While most staff are described as helpful and knowledgeable, a few reviewers have found the service to be brusque.
- Getting There: Located a 2-minute walk from Togoshi Ginza Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line.
- Payment: Credit cards are not accepted. Electronic money and QR code payments (like PayPay) are available.
- Seating: This is primarily a takeaway stand with no indoor seating. There is limited bench seating outside.
- Wait Times: As beans are roasted to order, expect a wait of at least 15 minutes. During peak times, this can extend to an hour or more. Reviewers recommend pre-ordering by phone or online to avoid delays.
- Reservations: Reservations are not accepted.
- Smoking: The establishment is non-smoking.
- Parking: No parking is available.