Himawari Cafe
This cozy East Village spot pairs soft, handmade strawberry daifuku with fresh onigiri and creative matcha drinks.
- Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:00 – 19:00; Fri, 11:00 – 21:00; Sat, 12:30 – 21:00
- Strawberry Daifuku Set of 3 is $17.00. Matcha and hojicha lattes range from $7.00 to $8.75 depending on milk choices (whole milk or oat milk). Hot teas are $4.00 to $5.00.
- 69 1st Ave
- 4.8 (141 reviews)
Description
What began in a Chinatown food court at Mott Street Eatery is now a settled East Village spot. The cafe focuses on traditional Japanese treats, serving up matcha and hojicha parfaits alongside drinks like the black sesame matcha latte and matcha yuzu. For a colder option, there is shaved ice topped with fresh strawberry cream. The small space keeps a homey feel, run by a staff regularly praised for their warm and welcoming service.