Food and drinks
- Great coffee
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Tucked into a residential pocket of Higashi-Nippori, Sawa Sawa offers a gentle café setting surrounded by books and small exhibitions. Shelves throughout the room hold reading material that guests are free to pick up and leaf through, inviting unhurried moments with a book in hand.
The café drink list features carefully poured drip coffee and herbal infusions such as maramia (sage) tea. For something sweet alongside a cup, guests often look to slices of date cake, simple cookies, or ice cream.
The space also hosts Palestinian art and cultural displays, complemented by a corner of related goods, giving the café an added dimension as a place of culture and quiet dialogue. In addition to indoor seating, an open-air terrace is available, offering a chance to sit outside when the weather is fine.
Because business days can be irregular, checking the café's official schedule—such as via its Instagram account—before heading out is recommended. Payment is cash only, and takeout is also available.
