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About this place
Some visitors come to Akatsuki Coffee for its carrot cake. One described enjoying its rich flavour and dense, soft texture with light-roast coffee; another noted its restrained sweetness and cinnamon aroma. It makes for a characteristic café treat, with the cake’s sweetness alongside a cup of coffee.
The coffee selection includes both blends and single origins. Featured beans include an Ethiopian coffee described with notes of aloe and black tea, and a Kenyan with fruitiness reminiscent of orange and plum, alongside a gentle molasses-like sweetness. Visitors have enjoyed both as light roasts, making it worth comparing their different flavour profiles. One visitor also remarked that each cup is made by pour-over. Cakes are listed on the menu, and you can choose from the display case.
For something sweet beyond cake, consider a scone. One diner reported having theirs with the accompanying cream and kiwi jam. The menu also lists a time-limited “Scone’s Brunch”: a salted-vanilla scone and the day’s scone, served with whipped cream and jam. It’s an option for a light afternoon treat or a morning break.
For a more substantial morning or midday option, there’s a small toast plate: buttered potato bread with half a boiled egg and deli items. With both scones and savoury choices on the brunch menu, the café can suit a light meal as well as coffee and cake. Tea options include Earl Grey and ginger rooibos, along with chocolate tea scented with cacao and vanilla for those who’d prefer something other than coffee.
The café has table seating and is described as quiet and relaxed. It’s a comfortable setting for spending time over a coffee alone or taking a moment to choose a cake and drink.
