Matcha Morning Then Lunch at Ume in Williamsburg
Start with specialty matcha and pastries in a sunlit cafe, then settle onto tatami mats for DIY hand-roll omakase.
📍 Two Japanese Stops on Grand Street
🍵 Morning Bakes at Loaf on Paper
Start on Grand Street where Loaf on Paper pairs specialty coffee with a signature coconut cloud matcha and hojicha madeleines. Tables fill early with remote workers, while the back opens into a retail corner of curated books, candles, and Japanese stationery. Doors open at 9:00 AM on weekdays and 10:00 AM on weekends.
🍱 Tatami Hand-Rolls at Ume
Walk down the block to Ume, a tranquil Japanese dining space where guests remove their shoes before stepping onto traditional woven tatami mats. Lunch centers on a DIY hand-roll set served with fresh fish, seasoned sushi rice, crisp nori, and house seasonings alongside hot tea and sake. Afternoon service runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
🥢 Plan the Walk
The timing fits an easy half-day. Arrive at Loaf on Paper for morning coffee and stationery browsing, then stroll two blocks over for hand-rolls right as Ume opens its afternoon dining room at 1:00 PM. Reservations are helpful for tatami seating on weekends.
