Amid the skyscrapers and office parks of Roppongi hides a wonderful sanctuary from the hum of corporate energy. Common is a relaxed cafe by day, a music lounge by night, seamlessly transitioning from digital nomads working in the day to an international social crowd in the evenings. It’s impressive, honestly, how a space wedged into building on a busy street can feel so removed from its surroundings. Up a short set of stairs, the cafe is an open space that allows light and air to filter in. Some retail in the front, and a counter to order that extends back into a bar and open kitchen. On the other side, seats and tables flow organically in the space, a contemporary design that feels simultaneously spacious and cozy with the warm palette. In the back, a DJ set up sits in the corner, and lounge seats surround, inviting mingling.

The menu skews western. Breakfast and brunch dishes by day, paired with locally roasted coffee. And a curated bar menu of elevated bites and cocktails in the evening. For an all day kind of place, it really does deliver on its mission, open from morning well into the night, it’s a reliable retreat from the bustle of the city, even if you’re here for business.