Your Favourite Coffeshops In Tokyo?

[SweetBree]

I'm a bit of a coffee nerd and will be in Tokyo Nov 12-16 and would love to hear from TAG members where they like to go. I always prefer one-off shops to chains, but am open to suggestions.
Will be primarily in Shibuya-ku, Meguro-ku, Minato-ku and Chiyoda-ku.

xoxo Bree

 

[Black Mage]

Hi,

There are many (and I will add more), but just from the top of my head some favuorites:

- http://fuglen.com/
- http://ooo-koffee.com/
- http://sarutahiko.co/
- http://c-c-coffee.ne.jp/

I do enjoy Fuglen the most, usually.

Black.

 

[TAG Manager]

I've never even bothered to to remember the names, I just remember where it is and what I like there.

Personally, I prefer some of the more classic coffee shops -- I think some of them are owned by a chain, but you really couldn't tell when you walk in. I've got one or two favorites spread across Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Shinjuku and Marunouchi/Kanda.

 

[meiji]

It's been a while since I've been there, but Fuglen is great. A bit of Norway in the center of Tokyo.

 

[TAG Manager]

It's been a while since I've been there, but Fuglen is great. A bit of Norway in the center of Tokyo.

My only problem with them is that the coffee house transforms after 19:00. I've never been in the evening hours, but the daytime is a nice experience. That said, I've been like once before.

 

[Midlife Crisis]

The south-east area from Omotesando Station (on Aoyama Dori) towards Aoyama Gakuin University, those back streets are packed with interesting, beautiful, unique little cafes. My personal favorite is actually part of a high-end florist shop, really nice for discreet dates:
http://www.nicolaibergmann.com/en/locations/locations-nicolai-bergmann-nomu
http://thetokyostreet.com/item/nicolai-bergmann-cafe/

 

[Whateveryouwant]

Try

Little Nap Coffee Stand http://www.littlenap.jp/#1

The iced lattes are excellent.

 

[User#6246]

I don't drink coffee but the last time I had one was at mister donut and it tasted just fine. It's all the same to me.

 

[TAG Manager]

I don't drink coffee but the last time I had one was at mister donut and it tasted just fine. It's all the same to me.

It's just not the taste of the coffee, it's the experience and atmosphere. I don't like the bright modern atmosphere you find in the common ones. I like the darker more classic styles... it's like taking a step back in time.

It's a personal taste, so it's not for everyone.

 

[SweetBree]

My first criteria for coffee shops is the quality of the coffee... and then of course the atmosphere. I tend to prefer quiet side streets. I really don't mind modern or classic. Thank you so much to all for your suggestions... and keep them coming!

 

[SweetBree]

The south-east area from Omotesando Station (on Aoyama Dori) towards Aoyama Gakuin University, those back streets are packed with interesting, beautiful, unique little cafes. My personal favorite is actually part of a high-end florist shop, really nice for discreet dates:
http://www.nicolaibergmann.com/en/locations/locations-nicolai-bergmann-nomu
http://thetokyostreet.com/item/nicolai-bergmann-cafe/

And thank you so much for these links. I need to be in this neighbour hood on two occasions on this trip and so can punctuate the visits with each of these lovely looking spots.
xoxo