Sustainable cafe Blue Globe Tokyo opens In Omotesando

Blue Globe Tokyo is a new sustainable cafe located in Omotesando, Tokyo, that opened its doors in September.

This cafe has a mission to promote an ethical lifestyle while fostering an environment filled with smiles. This calling is reflected in the cafe’s concept. It prides itself on its one-of-a-kind menu that is not only delicious but good for your health and the earth. This multi-faceted establishment offers a cafe, deli, desserts and baked goods.

The deli at Blue Globe Tokyo embraces five keywords: vegan, beauty, healthy, athlete, guilt-free. It translates these components into the use of seasonal ingredients and seasonings, providing nutrition and benefits to the body. One should not leave out the cafe’s signature item: Seasons Vegan Plant Base. This dish is inspired by earth, land and soil, hence its five different layers. Each layer is a blend of seasonal organic vegetables, herbs, spices, fruits and nuts.

Another noteworthy item on the menu is the shot-glass desserts made with seasonal fruits and superfoods. They crafted the ten different flavors based on the 17 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) theme.

Customers can also find over 25 kinds of original hard bread at the bakery, such as pain de champagne and baguettes. This bread is available for takeout, allowing customers to enjoy them at home. Coffee at Blue Globe Tokyo is roasted in-house. Customers can savor pour-over coffee in a variety of blends.

Blue Globe Tokyo also does its part to be sustainable beyond its menu. The team has two main initiatives that target the environment and society.

The cafe practices the 4Rs (refuse, reduce, reuse, and recycle) in the day-to-day business. Examples include using toilet paper made from recycled milk tetra packs, switching to green cling wrap, and furnishing the cafe’s interior with vintage furniture. The team also volunteers their time with clean up organizations such as greenbird.

Furthermore, the cafe is registered in the TABETE app, which connects customers with restaurants to buy/sell surplus meals at affordable prices to reduce food waste.

Blue Globe Tokyo is also a partner with JOICFP, a Japan-based international NGO active in sexual and reproductive health and rights. The cafe donates 10 yen for every purchase of items such as coffee and desserts.

The rise in sustainable cafes gives us the luxury of options, making it easier for us to make sustainable food choices. Slowly but surely, sustainability is making its way into our everyday lives.