Blue Bottle Coffee Hakata Cafe Grand Opening on July 21, 2026 (Tue)

Blue Bottle Coffee Japan LLC (Headquarters: Koto-ku, Tokyo) will open "Blue Bottle Coffee Hakata Cafe" on July 21, 2026 (Tue) in the "Nishinihon City Building" opening in front of Hakata Station. The Hakata Cafe will be the second cafe in the Kyushu area, following the Fukuoka Tenjin Cafe which opened in February 2024. We aim to bring new vibrancy to the city of Hakata, which is undergoing further development, by delivering a heartfelt coffee experience, with the hope that the rich moments and connections born from a cup of coffee will spread like ripples.

The interior design of the Hakata Cafe was handled by Tatsuya Nishinaga of TEKI DESIGN, with the concept of "connections spreading from a single cup." Inspired by the city of Fukuoka, which has developed along its topography, a gently curved coffee counter has been installed inside. At the center of the counter, baristas meticulously brew coffee one cup at a time, with seating areas naturally surrounding them. Just as a drip creates ripples, the activities centered around coffee spread throughout the interior and eventually create rich connections within the entire space and the city. We have prepared seating options such as bench seats and table seats, which can be chosen according to your preferred way of spending time, from enjoying coffee alone to spending time with family and friends, to accommodate various scenes throughout the day.

The Hakata Cafe offers a variety of drinks, from specialty coffees carefully prepared by baristas to non-coffee drinks such as "Matcha Latte" and the seasonal "Yuzu Lemonade Float," ensuring a comfortable time for everyone. For food, the "Toast Menta Potato," a Hakata Cafe exclusive, expresses Hakata's food culture in the Blue Bottle Coffee style. Using bread from the popular Fukuoka bakery "Okuzoe Seipan," we offer a unique menu at the Hakata Cafe that allows you to enjoy an encounter with local flavors.

Furthermore, as a Hakata Cafe limited item, we will also release a "Rattan Mug" in collaboration with the "TSUBAME" series by "GLOCAL STANDARD PRODUCTS," which creates original products with the concept of "unchanging and impartial." Please take this opportunity to enjoy this special item, available only here.

People gather around coffee, and as their individual times and connections overlap, a new cityscape is nurtured. We hope that the Hakata Cafe will be the starting point, and that the ripples born from a cup of coffee will add new color to the future of Hakata.

HAKATA CAFE DESIGN

The interior design of the Hakata Cafe was handled by Tatsuya Nishinaga of TEKI DESIGN, who also designed the Blue Bottle Coffee Harajuku Cafe. The symbol of the space, with the design concept of "connections spreading from a single cup," is a gently curved coffee counter, reminiscent of coffee drops creating ripples. It is inspired by the cityscape of Fukuoka, which has developed along its topography. The space, where seating areas surround the coffee counter for guests to spend their time as they please, creates a natural sense of unity as gazes, movements, and stays gently expand from the point of coffee extraction.

The interior features materials that convey the charm of craftsmanship rooted in Kyushu. Imari ware from Saga Prefecture is used for some of the table tops, and traditional handmade Japanese paper from Nao, also passed down in Saga Prefecture, is used for the walls, allowing visitors to experience the unique culture and craftsmanship of the region.

We hope that the small ripples born from a cup of coffee will spread, connecting people to people and people to the city. In a space filled with this sentiment, we hope you will feel the new landscape of Hakata along with the coffee carefully brewed by our baristas.

Comment from Tatsuya Nishinaga, TEKI DESIGN

"Forming new landscapes while following history"

The city of Fukuoka spreads out with plains and mountain ranges along the shape of Hakata Bay.

From the Genkai Sea, a rich fishing ground, it connects to the calm Hakata Bay, and several rivers flow perpendicular to Hakata Bay.

This blessed topography and water resources have led to the city's expansion to its current state.

We have placed the coffee counter along the topography of Fukuoka City.

At the center of the counter, a barista carefully drips a cup of coffee.

The circulation paths and seats spread out along the ripples created by the drip, connecting to the shape of the ceiling.

The textured plaster, reminiscent of sand or grains, forms the space through scraping and deposition.

Imari ware is used for the table tops, Nao handmade Japanese paper for the walls, and items made in Kyushu for the chairs, gradually weaving in regional materials.

The ripples of the drip, spreading from a cup of coffee, extend from the cup to the counter,

from the counter to the seating areas, and throughout the entire interior, eventually forming the cityscape.

People gather around coffee, and their outlines draw the shape of a new city.

Tatsuya Nishinaga

1988 Born in Hiroshima

2011 Graduated from Hiroshima University

2011-2021 SUPPOSE DESIGN OFFICE

2021 TEKI DESIGN

TEKI CONCEPT

Being in the right place in the right way

We want to express such a state.

In daily life, we are surrounded by a lot of information.

Is it necessary or unnecessary?

Giving form to information, removing form from information

By pursuing and organizing from both sides,

I believe it leads to the right state.

We want to continue to carefully design these small operations.

HAKATA CAFE MENU

At the Hakata Cafe, in addition to specialty coffees carefully brewed by baristas upon order, we offer a variety of drinks including iced cafe lattes and iced mochas based on our new iced espresso "Kyoto-Style Espresso," born from the concept of "Cold by Design." We also offer non-coffee drinks perfect for the hot season, such as the refreshing "Yuzu Lemonade Float" with its pleasant yuzu aroma. Our drink menu is designed to cater to everyone, from coffee lovers to those who prefer non-coffee drinks, fitting their preferences and times. Please enjoy a unique moment at the Hakata Cafe, where individual times and conversations overlap like ripples spreading from a cup of coffee.

From top left, clockwise: Espresso Tonic, Vanilla Bean Shakerato, Iced Cafe Latte, Cold Shaken Espresso

Kyoto-Style Espresso

Kyoto-Style Espresso is a new iced espresso developed with inspiration from the water drip low-temperature extraction culture rooted in Kyoto. Using Blue Bottle Coffee's standard blend "Hays Valley Espresso," it is carefully extracted using "time" rather than heat, achieving a smooth texture, natural sweetness, and clear taste that were difficult with conventional iced espresso drinks. Based on Kyoto-Style Espresso, which has a deep flavor reminiscent of chocolate and bright aromas like stone fruits, we offer a variety of drinks prepared with Blue Bottle Coffee's sensibility, from classic iced cafe lattes to shakeratos and seasonal drinks. Please enjoy this new iced espresso experience born from the concept of "Cold by Design."

Kyoto-Style Espresso Lineup

Cold Shaken Espresso 700 yen

Espresso Tonic 800 yen

Vanilla Bean Shakerato 880 yen

Sweet Blossom Shakerato 880 yen

Iced Sweet Blossom Latte 850 yen

Sweet Blossom Latte with Cold Foam 980 yen

Iced Cafe Latte 690 yen

Iced Mocha 781 yen

[Limited Time Offer]

Yuzu Lemonade Float 831 yen

Blue Bottle Coffee's Yuzu Lemonade adds depth and complexity to its flavor with the tartness and sweetness of lemon, layered with the aroma and bitterness of yuzu. As a limited-time menu item to color the summer, we have topped it with lemon sorbet from HiO ICE CREAM, a craft ice cream brand from Jiyugaoka, Tokyo. The light refreshment created the moment the carbonation touches the sorbet, the aroma of fresh lemon, and the pleasant crunchy texture combine to create a refreshing taste perfect for the hot season. This drink can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

HAKATA CAFE MENU

At the Hakata Cafe, the "Toast Menta Potato," inspired by Hakata's food culture and crafted with Blue Bottle Coffee's sensibility, will be available for the first time. Using bread from the popular Fukuoka bakery "Okuzoe Seipan," this dish is finished to offer an encounter with the unique flavors of this city. In addition, we offer a variety of menus that can be enjoyed with coffee throughout the day. From a pleasant start to your morning, to a relaxing time with friends and family, to a moment of respite after work. Please enjoy a comfortable coffee time, where people gather around coffee and their individual moments gently overlap.

[Hakata Cafe First Release, Supervised by Mr. Mo Soejima]

Toast Menta Potato 990 yen

As a Hakata Cafe exclusive menu item that allows you to enjoy local flavors, we offer Toast Menta Potato using bread from "Okuzoe Seipan," a popular bakery in Itoshima City, Fukuoka. Considering its compatibility with coffee, we have created a unique Blue Bottle Coffee flavor by combining a rich mentaiko cheese cream generously made with mentaiko and a smooth mashed potato with the hidden flavor of kombu. The subtle aroma of Shichimi Togarashi, sansho pepper, and dried tangerine peel sprinkled on top tightens the rich flavor, leaving a pleasant aftertaste. Please enjoy this encounter with local flavors along with your favorite coffee.

Brunch Plate 1,650 yen~

A satisfying dish that allows you to enjoy plenty of vegetables, perfect for a pleasant start to your morning or a relaxing lunch break. This well-balanced plate includes fresh salad, colorful grilled vegetables, avocado, onion, and a hard-boiled free-range egg, served with ciabatta bread from Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture's bakery "Okuzoe Seipan." You can choose between the satisfying "Complet" with grilled bacon, or the light "Vegetable" that highlights the vegetables. For the seasonal hummus, we offer mushroom hummus. This dish is perfect for breakfast before work or a leisurely weekend brunch, to be enjoyed at the relaxed atmosphere of the Hakata Cafe.

[Limited Time Offer]

Waffle Plate Pineapple & Caramel Cream 1,200 yen

Freshly baked Liege waffles are topped with fragrant caramelized pineapple and a light caramel whipped cream. Mint on top adds a refreshing touch of color, making it a visually summery treat. The juicy sweetness of fresh pineapple, the aroma of caramelization, and the caramel flavor of the cream and sauce combine to create a rich and harmonious taste. The accompanying sauce is based on a deep caramel blended with fruity passion fruit puree, leaving a clean aftertaste. Enjoy this waffle plate, perfect for the hot summer, with an iced cafe latte or cold brew. Enjoy a pairing that colors a refreshing summer moment.

HAKATA CAFE LIMITED ITEM

[Hakata Cafe / Official Online Store Exclusive]

Rattan Mug 5,280 yen

A special mug inspired by the harmonious blend of different materials in the Hakata Cafe's interior design is now available exclusively at the Hakata Cafe and official online store. This collaboration with the "TSUBAME" series by "GLOCAL STANDARD PRODUCTS," which creates original products with the concept of "unchanging and impartial," combines an enamel body made of stainless steel fired with a glassy glaze in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, with a handle made of natural rattan. This creates a design that harmonizes inorganic beauty with organic warmth. Each piece is carefully handcrafted by skilled artisans, with its own unique expression. Enamel is resistant to odors and does not easily impart flavors, preserving the original taste of beverages, allowing you to enjoy the true flavor of coffee. Rattan deepens in color with use, developing a rich texture over time. It is perfect for use at home, in the office, or outdoors, and will gently accompany your daily coffee time. We hope you will enjoy this item with your favorite coffee, whether at home, in the rich nature of Kyushu, or while traveling. Just as the time spent around coffee and connections with people gently expand, we hope you will cherish it for a long time as it becomes a part of your daily life.

Capacity (when full): 380ml

*All prices include tax

HAKATA CAFE INFORMATION

Blue Bottle Coffee Hakata Cafe

*GRAND OPENING July 21, 2026 (Tue) 12:00 PM

1F Nishinihon City Building, 3-1-1 Hakataekimae, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM *On the Grand Opening day, July 21 (Tue), hours will be 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM.

Store Area: 311.32m2

Seating Capacity: 91 seats

Access: Approximately 1 minute walk from the Hakata Exit of Hakata Station (JR Lines, Fukuoka City Subway)

ABOUT BLUE BOTTLE COFFEE

Blue Bottle Coffee was founded in 2002 by James Freeman in Oakland, California, USA. We source high-quality, fresh coffee beans from coffee farms around the world, roast them in our domestic roasting facilities, and meticulously prepare each cup to order, pursuing deliciousness with our specialty coffee. Driven by our commitment to quality and sustainability, and with the simple belief that "delicious coffee makes life more beautiful," we aim to connect the world with delicious coffee. We currently operate over 100 cafes in the United States and Asia (Japan, South Korea, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore). For more details, please visit Blue Bottle Coffee's social media accounts and official online store.

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