Progress Life Style Coffee

A specialty coffee and baked goods shop in Tokaichimachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima. Opened in November 2023, this is a takeout-only operation. There is no indoor seating. The coffee is roasted on-site at the back of the shop, and the daily rotating filter is 500 yen. A few outdoor benches sit in front of the shop. The nearest park is a short walk away and functions as the default eating spot for regulars.

The coffee quality is the draw. Reviewers describe it as light and clean, with slight acidity and a good aftertaste. One regular called it top three of any coffee they have ever had. The baked goods match the coffee in ambition. Cream puffs with a not-too-sweet vanilla filling and a crunchy exterior are the most mentioned item, along with pudding, madeleines, coconut snowballs, and marble pound cake. The shop also offers gift sets and direct mail-order delivery. Payment accepts PayPay. Tuesday is closed. All other days are 10:00 to 18:00.

This is not a laptop cafe. There is no indoor space, no wifi, and no place to sit and work. Think of it as a coffee and snack stop on the way to or from a coworking space rather than a destination to work from. Dietary options are not confirmed in any review. No mentions of non-dairy milk, vegan food, or gluten-free items.