Ahiru Coffee

At Ahiru Coffee, part of the pleasure is choosing a baked treat to go with your coffee. One pairing mentioned by a visitor is deep-roasted Mandheling with baked cheesecake. They found the coffee’s rich depth a good match for something sweet, and described the cheesecake as smooth. It is a moist baked cheesecake with a touch of lemon: a good choice when you want a little freshness alongside the sweetness.

The coffee selection includes Mandheling, with its deep roast and rich body, medium-roast Ahiru Blend, and Ethiopia Benchineka, which has a fruity, bright character. The blend combines a full-bodied richness with a fruity finish, making it an approachable choice for a first cup as well as for comparing the character of different beans. One visitor who ordered iced Ethiopian coffee with a scone enjoyed the pairing of an easy-drinking coffee with moderate acidity and a scone with a gentle buttery aroma.

For a snack, there are wholemeal scones, crisp on the outside and moist within, and rich walnut brownies. The scones are made with wholemeal flour from Hokkaido and Yotsuba butter. Their gentle sweetness means they are enjoyable plain or with jam. The Ahiru sable is another option to nibble on with coffee; one visitor remembered its buttery flavour and crumbly texture. Moulded in the shape of the shop’s logo, each pack contains 1 biscuits and 2 duck, making them an eye-catching choice to take away.

For a dessert-centred treat, try the tiramisu affogato: mascarpone cheese ice cream and cake crumble topped with freshly extracted espresso. It brings coffee and dessert together in one dish. There is seating for those who want to eat in, and takeaway is also available. Visitors have noted that seating is limited, so the café suits a quick coffee and snack as well as taking something away to enjoy at leisure.