Best cafes in Tokyo

A retro basement kissaten in the New Shimbashi Building with a sweeping photo of Mount Fuji on the wall and decor unchanged since the 1960s. It serves cola floats and old-style dishes.

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A stylish tea shop serving Kyoto-sourced matcha, sold in sachets packed inside literal passports. It is recommended as a first-date spot.

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A cafe in Tokyu Plaza Shibuya staffed by dozens of SoftBank Pepper robots that serve and entertain customers.

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A one-of-a-kind cafe where robot avatars serve you food and drinks. The robots are remotely controlled by people with disabilities or health challenges, letting them engage with society from home.

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One of Yanaka's oldest classic kissaten, with traditional tatami seating on the second floor. It is known for a soft, fluffy egg sandwich served with soup and salad, and booking ahead is recommended.

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A themed animal cafe where visitors can hang out with micro pigs.

"A themed animal cafe where visitors can hang out with micro pigs."

A small, cozy cafe pairing handmade doughnuts with specialty coffee. Hokkaido ingredients give the doughnuts a light, fluffy texture, and the host rates it possibly the best doughnut shop in Tokyo.

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A Final Fantasy XIV themed cafe with detailed interiors and dishes based on the game. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends.

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Bakery with a large range of fresh sweet and savory baked goods. Highlights include a crispy curry bread, a fluffy pistachio cream bun and a peppery, cheesy egg sando.

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Norwegian-style café styled like a modern log cabin, with a second floor at this branch. It serves great coffee and Norwegian waffles with seasonal toppings.

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Moody post-war kissaten open since 1948 that feels like stepping back in time. It is known for classic coffees and a fantastic coffee jelly, though prices are high.

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Part coffee shop, part streetwear store in residential Shibuya, with comfy leather couches. It serves a great salted caramel latte and matcha.

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High-end specialty coffee shop with a dazzling range of single-origin beans. Pourovers are recommended for tasting how each origin differs.

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Japan's oldest bakery, established in 1869, famous for anpan sweet rolls. Fillings include cream cheese, sweet potato, chestnut and red bean with sakura.

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Tea house in Shinjuku Gyoen serving teas and daifuku mochi, such as red bean or fig and rare cheese. Guests sit on tatami amid trees with views of the skyline.

"Tea house in Shinjuku Gyoen serving teas and daifuku mochi, such as red bean or fig and rare cheese."

Tea shop famous for matcha ice cream in seven strengths, including what it claims is the world's strongest. It also sells matcha-topped dango.

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