Tokyo Food Page Listings - Coffee and Tea Shops

Intro (Takadanobaba - Coffee shop). 3200-4396

An old-fashioned "jazz kissa" where you can nurse your drink and nod your head to the music for hours on end.[feedback]

Takadanobaba 2-14-8, NT Bldg. B1F. Open noon-midnight daily.

Hua Tai Cha So (Shibuya - Tea shop). 5728-2551

A sister shop to the main Hamamatsucho branch, with a large tearoom and a retail shop selling tea leaves and equipment.[feedback]

Dogenzaka 1-18-6. Open 10:30am-8pm. Closed Tuesdays.

Mary Jane (Shibuya - Coffee shop). 3461-3381

A real jazz kissaten with thousands of records; their tastes often run towards free and experimental jazz that you won't hear elsewhere. There's coffee and drinks, and a small food menu (mainly spaghetti).[feedback]

Sakuragaokacho 2-3, 2F. Open to 11pm (midnight weekends) daily.

Satei Hato (Shibuya - Coffee shop). 3400-9088

If you're looking for real coffee - rich, strong, and with a kick - Satei Hato is the place. Hand-picked beans and careful preparation translate into superb quality. Not only are the brews top-notch, they're served in the world's most exquisite china. Savor your java in a Y190,000 cup from the porcelain kilns of Arita, while the aroma of freshly made chiffon cakes and gentle classical BGM help calm your nerves. [feedback]

Shibuya 1-15-19. Open 11am-11:30pm daily.

Thrush//Cafe (Shirogane-Takanawa - Coffee shop). 3443-3111

Sit on the veranda at Happo-En's Thrush//Cafe, nurse a cafe coretto and take in an exquisite 400-year-old Japanese garden. [feedback]

Shiroganedai 1-1-1. Open 11:30am-10pm daily.

Macchinesti (Azabu-Juban - Coffee shop). 5562-6118

A second branch of the Cafe Vivace-inspired coffee shop (the first is around the corner in Akabanebashi), with great coffee and light meals. [feedback]

Higashi-Azabu 2-23-12. Open 8am-10pm daily.

Macchinesti (Akabanebashi - Coffee shop). 3589-5602

Coffee worth going out of your way for, from the menu of Cafe Vivace in Seattle.[feedback]

Higashi-Azabu 2-29-8. Open 7am-9pm daily.

Mariage Freres (Ginza - Tea shop). 3572-1854

With 450 varieties of world teas from 32 countries, Mariage Freres in Ginza offers the tea aficionado a rare combination of elegance, atmosphere and quality. Only the "finest harvests" are offered to complement an excellent selection of light meals and sinful desserts. Non-smoking. [feedback]

Ginza 5-6-6. Open noon-8pm.

Fugetsudo (Ginza - Tea shop). 3571-5000

Watch the beautiful people stroll by at Ginza's Fugetsudo while enjoying a big chunk of kasutera and okawari ocha for under Y600. Don't leave without visiting the wagashi counter.[feedback]

Ginza 6-6-1. Open 11am-9:30pm daily.

Mother Leaf (Higashi-Ginza - Tea shop). 3545-1631

Mother Leaf brews aromatic teas from five varieties of Sri Lankan tea leaves in a peaceful, smoke-free atmosphere. [feedback]

Ginza 5-14-5. Open 11am-9:30pm (LO) daily.

Garden Lounge (New Otani) (Kioicho - Coffee shop). 5226-0246

If you'd like some scenery with your beverage, the Garden Lounge of the Hotel New Otani in Chiyoda-ku offers a stunning, panoramic view of a 400-year-old, perfectly maintained Japanese garden. Let your senses be transported to a different era as you enjoy a varied selection of coffees, teas, and seasonal desserts. Prices tend to be high, but the garden is a must-see. [feedback]

Kioicho 4-1, Hotel New Otani 1F. Open 6am-midnight daily.

Meikoukaku (Yokohama Motomachi - Tea shop). 045-201-4188

A tiny tea shop in Yokohama Chinatown serving over 40 different Chinese teas. If you've got the time and the inclination, the owner is happy to explain the various choices on the menu. There's also a small retail shop next door selling leaf tea (150 kinds), teacups and tea accessories. [feedback]

Yamashitacho 220. Open 11am-8pm (LO). Closed Mondays.