Food and drinks
- Coffee Available
- Breakfast menu available
01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
On a quiet street in Sakuragaokacho, Shibuya, GREEN THUMB has a small interior lined with a varied selection of freshly baked bread. It opens from 8:00 and serves breakfast, making it an easy stop before work or during a weekend stroll.
One of its signature items is an butter: homemade chunky red bean paste and rich butter tucked into soft, chewy bread. The restrained sweetness of the bean paste balances the butter’s saltiness; take it home and warm it briefly, and the butter seeps into the bread. The well-priced salt bread is another favourite, with the flavour of salted butter and a crisp exterior providing a light contrast.
From savoury loaves to baked treats
There are substantial breads for the table, too, including a chewy focaccia made using the tangzhong method, with olive oil at the fore, and Yellow Bread, a rich, moist loaf made with 30% butter. For something sweet, look out for carrot cake, with a spiced crumb, plenty of carrot and lightly sweetened frosting, or a pistachio cornet filled with rich cream and wrapped in crisp pastry.
Drinks include Shibuya Blend hot coffee, iced café au lait, and juices such as mandarin and carrot. Takeaway is available, but there is also a pleasant bench outside where you can sit and enjoy a freshly baked treat.
