☕ Seven Café
7-Eleven's Self-Serve Coffee Bar
Seven Café is Japan's most popular convenience store coffee. Freshly brewed to order, surprisingly delicious, and incredibly cheap — starting at just ¥140 a cup!
☕ How to Order Seven Café (Step-by-Step)
1
Pick your drink
Choose your drink type and size from the café machine menu near the register.
2
Pay at the register
Tell the staff your order or tap the touchscreen panel. Pay and receive an empty cup.
3
Use the machine
Place your cup under the nozzle on the self-serve machine and press the button for your drink.
4
Wait & enjoy!
The machine brews your coffee fresh in about 30 seconds. That's it — enjoy!
💡 Tips for First-Timers
- R = Regular, L = Large. R is roughly 180ml, L is about 240ml.
- For iced drinks, the machine dispenses coffee or espresso — the ice is already in your cup when you receive it.
- Don't put a Hot cup in the Iced slot (or vice versa) — they are different cup sizes!
- You can add your own milk or sugar from the condiment station nearby.
- Seven Café is available 24 hours — perfect for an early morning or late-night coffee fix.
☕ Hot Coffee
セブンカフェ ホットコーヒー
Seven Café Hot Coffee
The classic. Freshly ground and brewed to order using 100% Arabica beans. Rich aroma, smooth flavor, and surprisingly deep for a convenience store coffee. This is what made Seven Café famous.
| Size | Volume | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (R) | ~180ml | ¥140 | 7 kcal |
| Large (L) | ~240ml | ¥220 | 9 kcal |
★ Premium
セブンカフェ 水素焙煎コーヒー ホット R
Hydrogen-Roasted Coffee (Hot Regular)
Seven Café's premium option. The beans are roasted using a special hydrogen-based process that removes bitterness and brings out a fruity, mellow acidity. Noticeably smoother than regular coffee — worth trying at least once!
| Size | Volume | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (R) | ~180ml | ¥160 | 7 kcal |
🧊 Iced Coffee
セブンカフェ アイスコーヒー
Seven Café Iced Coffee
Freshly brewed espresso-style coffee poured over ice. Bold, refreshing, and not watered down — the dark roast holds up beautifully against the ice. Perfect for hot summer days in Japan!
| Size | Volume | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (R) | ~220ml | ¥140 | 9 kcal |
| Large (L) | ~300ml | ¥250 | 15 kcal |
🥛 Hot Café Latte
７カフェ ホットカフェラテ R
Hot Café Latte Regular
Espresso and steamed milk — Japan's go-to "coffee with milk." The machine blends them together for a smooth, creamy result. Great choice if you prefer a less bitter coffee.
| Size | Volume | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (R) | ~180ml | ¥220 | 81 kcal |
７カフェ ホットカフェラテ L
Hot Café Latte Large
The larger size of the café latte — more milk, more coffee, more satisfaction. If you like lattes and plan to sit and relax, the Large is worth the extra few yen.
| Size | Volume | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large (L) | ~240ml | ¥280 | 122 kcal |
🧊 Iced Café Latte
７カフェ アイスカフェラテ R
Iced Café Latte Regular
Cold espresso and cold milk poured over ice. Refreshingly smooth — less bitter than iced coffee, with a creamy richness that comes through even when cold. A summer staple in Japan.
| Size | Volume | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular (R) | ~220ml | ¥270 | 71 kcal |
| Large (L) | ~300ml | ¥340 | 107 kcal |
🍵 Non-Coffee Picks
☕ Not a coffee fan? No problem!
Green Tea (Bottled)
Japan is famous for its green tea. Grab a chilled bottle from the drinks fridge — it's calorie-free, refreshing, and very Japanese.
Café au Lait (Carton)
Pre-mixed café au lait cartons are available in the chilled drinks section — sweet, milky, and great if you're in a hurry.
Fruit Juice
Look for 100% orange or apple juice in the refrigerated section. Great for a morning boost alongside breakfast foods.
Canned Cocoa
Warm canned cocoa drinks are available near the hot drink dispenser — comforting and sweet, especially in winter.
📋 Full Seven Café Menu at a Glance
| Drink | Size | Price (tax incl.) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Coffee | R | ¥140 | 7 kcal |
| Hot Coffee | L | ¥220 | 9 kcal |
| Hydrogen-Roasted Coffee (Hot) | R | ¥160 | 7 kcal |
| Iced Coffee | R | ¥140 | 9 kcal |
| Iced Coffee | L | ¥250 | 15 kcal |
| Hot Café Latte | R | ¥220 | 81 kcal |
| Hot Café Latte | L | ¥280 | 122 kcal |
| Iced Café Latte | R | ¥270 | 71 kcal |
| Iced Café Latte | L | ¥340 | 107 kcal |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Seven Café really as good as a café coffee?
It's genuinely impressive! Seven Café uses freshly ground beans and brews to order — you can actually hear and smell the grinding process. It won't replace a specialty café, but for convenience store coffee it is exceptionally good and consistently rated highly by both locals and tourists.
Q. What is "R" and "L"?
R stands for Regular (small size) and L stands for Large. Note that iced drinks come in slightly larger cups than hot drinks at the same size designation, because the ice takes up space.
Q. Can I use the machine by myself if I don't read Japanese?
Yes! The machine has very simple controls. After you receive your cup, look for the large button panel — each button has an icon showing the drink type. Match the cup type (hot or iced) to the slot, place it under the nozzle, and press the button for your drink. The machine does the rest.
Q. What is "水素焙煎" (hydrogen-roasted) coffee?
Hydrogen-roasted coffee is a relatively new process where the beans are roasted in a hydrogen atmosphere instead of open air. This reportedly reduces harsh compounds that cause bitterness while preserving fruity, delicate flavors. The result is a noticeably smoother, cleaner-tasting cup compared to traditionally roasted coffee.
Q. Can I bring my own cup?
Seven Café uses specific cup sizes that fit the machine's slots. Unfortunately, you cannot use your own reusable cup with the self-serve machine at this time. The disposable cups used are designed to fit exactly in the machine.
※ Prices include 10% consumption tax (税込). Product availability and prices may vary by location and season.
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※ 商品情報出典: sej.co.jp/products/a/sevencafe/ | 情報は変更になる場合があります