Tokyo Restaurant Guide

Cafes In Tokyo

Tokyo's cafe scene offers a spectrum of culinary approaches, with no single style dominating the twelve establishments we scored. From the hearty Shakey's Special Pizza to comforting Mac and Cheese and crispy Fried Chicken, diners will find a diverse array of options, with Starbucks (スターバックス) leading the field among those we reviewed.

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Starbucks

visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 7 creator posts.

CafeCoffee

Naka-meguro Sta. · 10 min walk

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Kooriya Peace
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Kooriya Peace

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it highly. Featured in 1 creator post.

Kakigori

Japan, 〒180-0003 Tokyo, Musashino, Kichijōji Minamichō, 1-chōme−9−9 吉祥寺じぞうビル 1F

5 CROSSTIES COFFEE 渋谷スクランブルスクエア
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5 CROSSTIES COFFEE 渋谷スクランブルスクエア

visitors rate it highly; locals rate it modestly.

CoffeePastriesSandwiches

2-chōme-24-12 Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002, Japan

Afternoon Tea•LOVE &TABLE Omotesando
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Afternoon Tea•LOVE &TABLE Omotesando

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

CafeAfternoon Tea

4-chōme-3-2 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan

Machida Shoten
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Machida Shoten

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it well. Featured in 1 creator post.

Iekei Ramen

Tokyo Station · 3 min walk

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ALLEY CATS YŪTENJI

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.

American HamburgersCafe

1-chōme-23-19 Yūtenji, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0052, Japan

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Shakey's
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Shakey's

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

PizzaAmerican Cuisine

Ikebukuro Station · 4 min walk

Rāmen Butayama Musashikosugi-ten
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Rāmen Butayama Musashikosugi-ten

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 2 creator posts.

Jiro-kei Ramen

Musashi-Kosugi Sta. · 1 min walk

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Saboru

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

Cafe Style PastaCoffee

Minami-asagaya Station · 8 min walk

Lemari Coffee
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Lemari Coffee

visitors rate it very highly; locals rate it modestly. Featured in 1 creator post.

Specialty Coffee

Kita-sando Sta. · 9 min walk

Yoshinoya
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Yoshinoya

visitors rate it modestly; locals rate it modestly.

GyudonJapanese Cuisine

Meidaimae Station · 1 min walk

Cafe in Tokyo, answered

What is the best cafe in Tokyo?
Starbucks rates highest of the 11 cafe restaurants we scored in Tokyo, Tokyo, known for its barrel-aged cold brew.
How much does cafe cost in Tokyo?
Most cafe restaurants we scored in Tokyo, Tokyo sit around ¥1,000~¥1,999 per person for dinner.
How long does a cafe meal take?
Allow 30 to 60 minutes at most of these restaurants. Cafe is generally eaten quickly here, and counter seats turn over fast, so a queue often moves faster than it looks.
Are these cafe restaurants small?
Yes, mostly. 3 of the 6 with seating data hold 20 covers or fewer, and 2 have counter seating. Expect to queue at peak times, and to be split up if you are a larger group.