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Best kissaten & cafes in Tokyo

Tokyo's kissaten survive in Jimbocho, Ginza, Asakusa and Shimokitazawa: siphon coffee, pudding and Napolitan in rooms unchanged since the 1960s. The specialty coffee scene is in Kiyosumi-Shirakawa and Nakameguro. Many of the old ones are cash only.

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Top-rated kissaten & cafes in Tokyo on Tabelog

The 15 highest-scoring kissaten & cafes restaurants in Tokyo right now, by Tabelog score. Open the map to see where each one is, its hours and whether it takes cards.

  1. SIROTAECake · Akasaka Mitsuke Sta. 163m
    3.793,262 reviewsLunch JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  2. CAFE DE L’AMBREKissa · Shimbashi Sta. 405m
    3.771,322 reviewsDinner JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  3. Kusa MakuraKissa · Uchisaiwaicho Sta. 286m
    3.77939 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  4. Chatei HatouKissa · Shibuya Sta. 204m
    3.762,282 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  5. Juichibo Coffee TenKissa · Ginza Itchome Sta. 149m
    3.761,425 reviewsDinner - JPY 999
  6. Takayama CoffeeKissa · Awajicho Sta. 202m
    3.761,023 reviewsLunch - JPY 999
  7. Tricolore HontenKissa · Higashi Ginza Sta. 195m
    3.752,305 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  8. Kayaba CoffeeKissa · Nezu Sta. 619m
    3.751,552 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  9. Seijo AlpsCake · Seijogakuen Mae Sta. 91m
    3.751,044 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  10. Cafe BachKissa · Minami Senju Sta. 723m
    3.751,014 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  11. MamezouCurry · Kichijoji Sta. 388m
    3.742,419 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  12. Coffee TeiKissa · Ikebukuro Sta. 304m
    3.742,214 reviewsLunch JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  13. MATTERHORNCake · Gakugei Daigaku Sta. 105m
    3.741,620 reviewsLunch - JPY 999
  14. KURUMED COFFEECafe · Nishi Kokubunji Sta. 160m
    3.741,004 reviewsDinner JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  15. AMANOYAKissa · Azabu Juban Sta. 364m
    3.74910 reviewsDinner JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999

Ranked by Tabelog score as of November 11, 2026, refreshed daily from Tabelog's ranking. Prices are Tabelog's per-person budget bands. Check hours and book with the restaurant before you go.

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Where to find the best kissaten & cafes in Tokyo

The neighborhoods where Tabelog's highest-rated kissaten & cafes in Tokyo clusters:

  • Jimbocho
  • Ginza the highest density of top-rated sushi and tempura counters in Japan, plus lunch omakase at a fraction of dinner prices
  • Asakusa century-old tempura, unagi, soba and sukiyaki houses near Senso-ji
  • Shimokitazawa the cult curry capital of Tokyo, plus vintage kissaten
  • Kiyosumi-Shirakawa

What kissaten & cafes costs in Tokyo

Lunch
¥500 to ¥1,200 for coffee and a set
Dinner
Most close by evening

How to order kissaten & cafes, reservations and etiquette are on the Kissaten & cafes guide.

Reading Tabelog scores for kissaten & cafes in Tokyo

Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Cafe scores are compressed; 3.4 and above is a notable kissaten and 3.6+ is a nationally known one worth planning around..

Kissaten & cafes in Tokyo: questions people ask

Where is the best kissaten & cafes in Tokyo?

Jimbocho, Ginza, Asakusa, Shimokitazawa and Kiyosumi-Shirakawa are where Tokyo's top-rated kissaten & cafes clusters on Tabelog. Tokyo's kissaten survive in Jimbocho, Ginza, Asakusa and Shimokitazawa: siphon coffee, pudding and Napolitan in rooms unchanged since the 1960s. TabeDog shows every listing in those neighborhoods on one map, sorted by Tabelog score, distance or price.

How much does kissaten & cafes cost in Tokyo?

Lunch: ¥500 to ¥1,200 for coffee and a set. Dinner: Most close by evening. TabeDog shows each restaurant's lunch and dinner price band before you go.

What is a good Tabelog score for kissaten & cafes in Tokyo?

Cafe scores are compressed; 3.4 and above is a notable kissaten and 3.6+ is a nationally known one worth planning around. Tokyo scores skew low because reviewers here have eaten everywhere. Treat 3.3 as good, 3.5 as excellent, and anything above 3.7 as worth crossing the city for. Tabelog's Hyakumeiten (Top 100) lists for Tokyo ramen, sushi, tonkatsu and yakitori are the most reliable shortlists in the city.

Which neighborhood in Tokyo should I stay in for kissaten & cafes?

Jimbocho. It is one of the main areas for kissaten & cafes in Tokyo. Ginza is the alternative.

Which kissaten & cafes in Tokyo accepts credit cards?

Many small kissaten & cafes shops in Japan are cash only. TabeDog shows whether each restaurant accepts credit cards, IC cards or QR payment, pulled from its Tabelog listing, so you know before you sit down.

Every kissaten & cafes shop in Tokyo, on one map.

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