MediumSpiceCane Sugar
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.98/oz
Typical $2.28 to $3.65/oz
Roaster · Tokyo
Onibus Coffee
On YouTube
Meet the roaster on camera
About the roasterShop tour
Onibus Coffee / Tokyo
Kurasu Kyoto · 180.2K views on YouTube
Watch on YouTubeCherrybook summary of the video
This video provides a tour of the Onibus Coffee shop in Tokyo. It highlights their focus on community and their commitment to showcasing the unique characteristics of each coffee they roast.
Inside this video
From Kurasu Kyoto:
“We want to create a place where people can connect with each other through coffee.”
“We are always trying to find the best way to bring out the character of the coffee.”
Explore the videos
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The roaster
9 lots in stock, mostly Peru, Kenya and Colombia.
- In stock
- 9
- House Index · limited data
- 68
OriginsPeruKenyaColombiaHondurasRwandaEthiopia
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- April 202634 lots seen; 9 in stock now
- Origins
- 6 countriesEthiopia, Colombia, Honduras
- Process mix
- Washed 78% · Other 22%
- Price position
- 27% above what its profiles predictMedian of 6 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 67% of lots name the producer or farm6 of 9
- Coverage
- 8 reviewer videos · 4 press mentions · 2 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗Facebook ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- 11 locations, TokyoOnibus Coffee operates multiple cafe and roastery locations in Japan and internationally.
- Merch
- 9 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 23% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit86/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 9 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency61.7/1009/9 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- sprudge9/9
- stale decay5/9
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
In the Lookbook
See morePackaging
A modular grid of stained glass rectangles for brand identity
The label features a grid of stained-glass-style rectangles in varying shades of blue, teal, and white. It functions as a modular visual language that feels architectural rather than illustrative. By using a consistent geometric pattern across the line, the roaster creates a recognizable identity that stands out on a shelf without needing to change the core design for every new origin.
The catalog
9 in stock · 25 archived
OrangeAppleWalnut+1
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.41/oz
Typical $2.27 to $3.64/oz
El Salvador / La Joya
Expect Hazelnut, Green Apple, and Maple Syrup from this washed lot.
Chalatenango, SV · Washed
MediumHazelnutAppleMaple Syrup
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.55/oz
Typical $2.09 to $3.35/oz
Broad comparison
MediumPearJasmineOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$5.39/oz
Typical $3.91 to $6.25/oz
Broad comparison
Kenya / Kii AA
Washed lot with Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, and Darjeeling Tea in the cup.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
MediumMandarinGrapefruitBlack Tea
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.69/oz
Typical $2.36 to $3.77/oz
Broad comparison
Ethiopia Worka Sakaro Ripe Cherry
Strawberry Jam, White Grape, and Floral Aroma on a washed lot.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
MediumStrawberryGrapeFloral
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$2.83/oz
Typical $2.28 to $3.66/oz
Broad comparison
Ethiopia Sidamo G2 Mountain Water — Decaf
Washed lot with Floral and Stone Fruit in the cup.
Sidamo, ET · Washed
MediumFloralStone Fruit
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
$2.69/oz
Typical $1.76 to $3.35/oz
Limited comparison
Step Blend
Roaster flags Berry, Citrus, and Chocolate in the cup.
MediumBerryCitrusChocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
61CBI
$2.41/oz
Typical $1.85 to $3.53/oz
Limited comparison
Onibus Blend — House
Cupping notes point toward Sweetness, Chocolate, and Wine.
MediumChocolateWiney
Well-reviewed roaster
59CBI
$1.98/oz
Typical $1.85 to $3.53/oz
Limited comparison
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
City Roast Blend
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.98/oz
Coffee Tasting Set (Blend / Single Origin)
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$7.37/oz
Drip Bag (10 packs)
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$2.26/oz
【送料無料】シングルオリジン定期便
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
Medium
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$5.29/oz
Drip Bag - Gift Box - (6 pieces)
Not much signal yet; the detail page has what we know.
Well-reviewed roaster
63CBI
$1.36/oz
Archived (25)
Guatemala / La Bolsa Cipresales
Tropical Fruit, Red Grape, and Citrus on a washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
MediumTropical FruitGrapeCitrus+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$3.69/oz
Out of stock
Peru / Bertha Huaylla Sayllo [ SL9 ]
Expect Orange, Strawberry, and Honey from this washed lot.
Cuzco, PE · Washed
MediumOrangeStrawberryHoney+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$6.52/oz
Out of stock
Guatemala / El Puente Terrazas
Yellow Peach, Pear, and Tropical Fruit on a washed lot.
Huehuetenango, GT · Washed
MediumPeachPearTropical Fruit+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Peru / La Palestina (Geisha)
Washed lot with Floral, Apricot, and Jasmine Tea in the cup.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
MediumFloralApricotGreen Tea+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$4.82/oz
Out of stock
Honduras / Edgardo Tinoco
Washed lot with Stone Fruit, Plum, and Prune in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
MediumStone FruitPlumPrune+1
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.69/oz
Out of stock
Colombia / Diego Andrade Chambaco [Pink Bourbon]
Expect Floral, Peach, and Passionfruit from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
MediumFloralPeachPassionfruit+2
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.60/oz
Out of stock
Colombia / Jesus Antonio Saavedra [Castillo]
Washed lot with Mandarin Orange, Persimmon, and Herbal in the cup.
Tolima, CO · Washed
MediumHerbOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.95/oz
Out of stock
Peru / La Palestina [Geisha]
Expect Jasmine Tea, Floral, and Muscat from this natural lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Natural
MediumJasmineFloralGrape+1
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$4.37/oz
Out of stock
Brazil / Inacio Urban [Aramosa]
Expect Tropical Fruit, Berry, and Milk Chocolate from this anaerobic natural lot.
Cerrado, BR · Anaerobic Natural
Tropical FruitBerryMilk Chocolate
Well-reviewed roaster
73CBI
$2.36/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda / Mibirima 2503 (Soil Project Lot)
Washed lot with Citrus, Cacao, and Sugarcane in the cup.
Gakenke, RW · Washed
MediumCitrusCocoa PowderSugarcane+1
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$2.69/oz
Out of stock
MediumGrapeFloralGrapefruit
Well-reviewed roaster
72CBI
$3.19/oz
Out of stock
MediumTropical FruitCherryHoney
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$3.26/oz
Out of stock
Peru / Merci Fernández [Bourbon]
Stone Fruit, Citrus, and Japanese Pear on a washed lot.
Cajamarca, PE · Washed
MediumStone FruitCitrusPear+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda / Nkara 0404 - Soil Project Lot
Mandarin, Apricot, and Cacao on a washed lot.
Gakenke, RW · Washed
MediumTangerinePeachCocoa+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia / Worka Sakaro Ripe Cherry
Expect Nectarine, Berry, and Black Tea from this washed lot.
Gedeb, ET · Washed
MediumNectarineBerryBlack Tea+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
El Salvador / Fito Montiel, Satos Arnulfo Diaz
Grape, Tropical Fruit, and White Peach on a natural lot.
Chalatenango, SV · Natural
MediumGrapeTropical FruitPeach+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.48/oz
Out of stock
Honduras / Feliciano Sabillon
Stone Fruit, Walnut, and Well Balanced on a washed lot.
Santa Barbara, HN · Washed
MediumStone FruitWalnut
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
Honduras / Angel Arturo Paz Ramirez [SL]
Anaerobic Washed lot with Walnut, Tropical Fruit, and Green Apple in the cup.
Santa Barbara, HN · Anaerobic Washed
MediumWalnutTropical FruitApple+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.01/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda / Nkara, Michel Dusengimana
Washed lot with Dried Apricot, Citrus, and Brown Sugar in the cup.
Gakenke, RW · Washed
MediumApricotCitrusBrown Sugar+1
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.24/oz
Out of stock
Rwanda / Ruli 1704 (Soil Project Lot)
Expect Citrus, Plum, and Floral from this washed lot.
Gakenke, RW · Washed
MediumCitrusPlumFloral+2
Well-reviewed roaster
71CBI
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
Kenya / Ndundu AA
Expect Grapefruit, Dark Cherry, and Black Tea from this washed lot.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
MediumGrapefruitCherryBlack Tea+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$2.69/oz
Out of stock
MediumBlack CurrantLycheeHerb+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
Kenya / Gachika
Expect Pink Grapefruit, Cassis, and Sweet Finish from this washed lot.
Kiambu, KE · Washed
MediumGrapefruitBlackcurrantOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$2.13/oz
Out of stock
Mexico / Rosa Elisa Morales Sampieri
Expect Orange, Apricot, and Syrupy Texture from this washed lot.
Veracruz, MX · Washed
MediumOrangeApricotOverall Sweet
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$3.78/oz
Out of stock
MediumLemonHerbBlack Tea+1
Well-reviewed roaster
70CBI
$2.69/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Cult favorite· sentiment 86/100
Two independent Reddit threads provide limited but strongly positive evidence for Onibus Coffee. One commenter called Onibus legitimate while noting its location away from usual tourist routes. A separate detailed report called its Ethiopian Chelelectu fantastic in both a cafe V60 and a hotel Aeropress, prompted a bag purchase, and ranked it as the writer's best Ethiopian coffee to date.
Tokyo cafe recommendationEthiopian ChelelectuV60 and Aeropress results
Threads cited (2)
- r/Coffee · 98↑ · Coffee shops in Tokyo and Kyoto?
Yes Onibus is legit, although they’re located a bit away from usual tourist spots. Also try Glitch for fanciest stuff ever, Mameya for a one-of-a-kind experience and Maruyama Specialty Store Omotesando to be spoiled by choice. Cafe de L’Ambre or Chatei Hattou for an authentic Japanese coffehouse experience (and if you.
- r/Coffee · 4↑ · Onibus Ethiopian Chelelectu is the bomb.
I am visiting Tokyo, so I went a About Life Coffee Brewers in Shibuya. Tjhey serve Onibus coffee, and some coffee from a few other roasters. I tried the washed Ethopian Chelelectu, it was so fantastic so I bought a bag (980 yen for 100g). I just made it again in my hotel room via Aeropress with a Hario Skerton hand gri
Press · Sprudge
- Seattle: Bonanza and ONIBUS Link Up To Take Over The La Marzocco Cafe2019-06-07·sprudge
For their next residency, the La Marzocco Cafe invites an international collaboration.
- In Tokyo, Onibus Nakameguro Brings Coffee Full Circle2016-03-10·sprudge
Onibus in Tokyo, Japan.
- Onibus Coffee: A Hub For Neighborhood Connection In Tokyo2015-07-16·sprudge
A little red roaster, pop music, and neighborhood connection.
- The Facts Of About Life, A Multi-Roaster Coffee Window In Tokyo2014-10-23·sprudge
About Life Coffee, a tiny stand from Onibus Coffee, opened quietly this May in Dogenzaka in Shibuya, an area more synonymous with nightlife than…
Flagship cafe
ONIBUS COFFEE 中目黒駅前店
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