Japan is one of the ideal destinations in the world because of its local cuisine, rich culture and their appreciation for art. The Japanese food scene is incredibly prominent in or out of the country, and aside from the obvious food-trips of famous ramens, sushi, and tempuras, Tokyo’s coffee scene is also something everyone should get a taste of. After all the walking and sightseeing, it is nice to just relax and unwind with a cup of coffee in hand. Coffee is not just any beverage, it is an experience and you will definitely encounter some crazy and unusually themed restaurants here in Tokyo. Forget about your commoner coffee shops and sip locally and internationally brewed coffees in these 10 cafes in Tokyo while you take a break from wandering around town.
1. L’Occitane Cafe
Watch and observe hundreds of people leading to different paths at the busiest intersection in Tokyo over a French dessert and tea at L’Occitane Cafe. Situated at Shibuya station, L’Occitane Cafe is a quiet haven against the bustling Shibuya crossing. Although L’Occitane is known for its body and face cosmetics, they are slowly getting recognised for their savoury French meals and desserts too. The shop has three floors, the first floor is their retail shop while the cafe occupies the rest of the floors. Designed with orange-themed interiors and surrounded by pot plants, it is definitely an Instagram-worthy cafe. With their wide variety of menu, you can pick from their dessert platters, creme brulee, croque monsieur or even niçoise salad. If you’re looking for a French meal, pastry, or coffee in Japan, this the perfect place to get your cravings fixed.
L’Occitane Cafe
Address: L'Occitane Shibuya store Bouquet de Provence 2-3-1 Dogenzaka Shibuya-ku 1st floor of Shibuya Ekimae building - 150-0043 Tokyo
Website: L’Occitane Cafe
Hours: 10am–9pm
Average price: Under 2,000 JPY (18 USD)
2. Suzu Cafe
Suzu cafe is the recommended place to dine in with friends for lunch or for an afternoon tea and dessert. Even though it is located at the busy district of Ginza, you will remain undisturbed as they are located on the 6th floor of the building and the cosy interior will make your visit worthwhile. They serve Western dishes, sweets, cocktails, and sangrias. They also have simple comfort foods to pair with their reasonable priced coffee and tea.
Suzu Cafe
Address: Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chūō, Ginza, 2 Chome−6−５ 銀座トレシャス
Website: Suzu Cafe
Hours: 11am–11:30pm
Average price: 2,001-4,000 JPY (18- 36 USD)
3. Streamer Coffee Company
One of the most famous coffee shops in Tokyo is owned by the latte art champion, Hiroshi Sawada. Streamer Coffee Company can be found all over Japan but the original one is located approximately seven minutes away from Shibuya station. The place is just like any normal cafes but this particular coffee house is constantly jam-packed with customers, which shows how good the coffee is. The cup of coffee is also served with Sawada’s decorative latte art. Besides that, the cafe has a warm and cosy atmosphere making this place a staple and a go-to coffee shop for all the coffee lovers.
Streamer Coffee Company
Address: 1 Chome-20-２８ Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan
Website: Streamer Coffee Company
Hours: 8am–6pm
Average Price: Under ¥2,000 (18 USD)
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4. Lo Spazio
Savour Italian coffee beans in the neighbourhood of Tokyo. Lo Spazio’s space, vibe, and the interior are similar to the vicinities in Italy, it is a fusion of an Italian bar and coffee shop. It offers the best tasting coffee from Alberto Verani beans that are imported from northern Italy, so you will get a taste of Italy with every sip. You can pair your hot cup of espresso or Italian wine with their appetizing meals and a plate of dessert to follow.
Lo Spazio
Address: 3-3-5 Takaban, Meguro-ku Tokyo
Website: Lo Spazio
Hours: 11:30am–1am
Average price: 1,000-3000 JPY (9 -27 USD)
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5. Bongen Coffee
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Bongen Coffee proudly demonstrates a Japanese themed cafe with its minimalist interior and a 100-year-old bonsai plant displayed indoors. They serve organic coffee, latte, espresso, and tea. They also sell their own products like Bongen Sunflower Tote, fragrance, and mugs. Because of its small space, it can only cater to a few customers while the minimalist Japanese infused interior, sho-sugiban details, make this place look elegant and stylish.
Bongen Coffee
Address: 2 Chome-16-3 Ginza, Chūō, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Website: Bongen Coffee
Hours: 10am–8pm
Average price: 999 JPY (9 USD)
6. Floto
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Coffee and gelato in a cup, it’s the best of both worlds. You’d never think that the mixture of bitter coffee and sweet gelato would be a great pair. Upon walking into the store, you will be welcomed by a range of gelato flavours and colours. Floto serves great tasting coffee float or their affogato with your choice of gelato. Floto’s coffee beans are sourced from the well known Aalto Coffee and the Rooster in Tokushima. For their gelatos, they have all the classic flavours such as chocolate, caramel, and fruity flavours like peach, kiwi, and the fragrant Japanese beni hoppe strawberry.
Floto
Address: 4 Chome-12-6 Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan
Website: Floto
Hours: 9am–7pm, closed Wednesday & Thursday
7. afe
If you ever consider having a coffee after a life-changing haircut, this is the right place for you. The pet-friendly, 76Cafe is right above a hair salon called Number76, that was born in 2001. The hair salon and cafe concept is such a smart idea for people who get hungry when they get their hair done. 76Cafe serves international cuisines, authentic Japanese food and of course, cakes with coffee or tea as a thirst quencher.
76Cafe
Address: Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingumae, 4 Chome−9−２ 神宮前ＭＭビル
Website: 76Cafe
Hours: 11am–11pm
Average price: 1,000- 2,999 JPY (9 - 27 USD)
8. Little Nap Coffee Stand
Nestled near Yoyogi Park, Little Nap Coffee Stand manifests a laid-back and quaint atmosphere near the greeneries. They don’t only serve good tasting coffee, they offer a space for interaction and art in the form of music. The owner of this coffee house, Daisuke Hamada, is a music lover who organises music events like Little Nap Music Stand. Aside from coffee in jars, they also serve small bites such as muffins, doughnuts, hot dogs, and ice creams.
Little Nap Coffee Stand
Address: 5 Chome-65-４ Yoyogi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0053, Japan
Website: Little Nap Coffee Stand
Hours: 9am–7pm, closed on Mondays
Average price: Under 2,000 JPY (18 USD)
9. Brick Lane
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Located at Setagaya, this independent cafe serves innovative drinks and pastries that will surely make you keep coming back for more. Brick Lane serves their best selling ‘cupcakes’ that are only available on weekends and holidays, which shows how specially made these cupcakes are. Unlike ordinary cupcakes, Brick Lane’s fluffy and spongy cupcakes topped with whipped cream are served in cute paper cups. They also have different coffee mixtures and drinks like caramel nut latte, coffee jelly float, and espresso tonic. If you want to bring home the taste of their coffee, they also started selling beans from Nagasaki’s Kariomons Coffee Roaster.
Brick Lane
Address: 1-15-14 Setagaya, Setagaya-ku Tokyo
Website: Brick Lane
Hours: 11am–7pm, closed on Tuesdays
Average price: 999 JPY (9 USD)
10. Kawaii Monster Cafe
Harajuku is known for its oddly and offbeat fashion culture making Kawaii Monster Cafe fit into the vibe of this area. Just like Harajuku, this cafe is vibrant, loud, wacky, and out of this world - it is nothing like any normal cafes so you’ll be in awe if you step foot in here. There are four dining areas that offer very different themes namely, The Mushroom Disco, The Milk Stand, Bar Experiment and Mel-Tea Room. This cafe offers a wild experience, however, the menu is limited and weird-looking like the Colourful Rainbow Pasta, Colourful Poised Cak, and Colourful Poison Parfait. Nevertheless, this cafe is still a must-visit for a one of a kind dining experience.
Kawaii Monster Cafe
Address: Shibuya-ku Jingumae 4 - chome 31 - 10 YM Square 4 F
Website: Kawaii Monster Cafe
Hours: Lunch: 11:30 – 16:30 (last entry 15:30, last orders 16:00) – seats are available for up to 90 minutes Dinner: 18:00 – 22:30 (last orders 22:00) – seats are available up to 2 hours
Average price: 2,001-4,000 JPY (18- 36 USD)
Experience the coffee scene in Tokyo, Japan
Whether it’s iced or hot, bitter or sweet, one these coffee shops in Japan will be your ultimate go-to cafes when you’re in town. Pair your drinks with their tasty pastries and desserts, because there will always be room for those.
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