〒151-0053 Shibuya City, Yoyogi, 4 Chome, 20 番 10 号

Ⓜ️ sangubashi / hatsudai

newly opened fuglen outpost ideally located steps away from yoyogi, in the calm neighborhood of sangubashi. step into a beautifully renovated family home for a more traditional japanese ambiance, compared to the other fuglen shops that lean towards scandinavian vintage decor.

〒51-0063 Tomigaya Shibuya City, 2 Chome-43-15

Ⓜ️ yoyogi-hachiman

@littenapmusicstand

the larger of the two little nap locations, this shop also serves as a roasting site. it offers a few seating options and stands out with its wooden decor. don’t forget to check out their vinyl section.

〒150-0001 Shibuya City Jingumae, 3 Chome−14−17

Ⓜ️ meiji-jingumae/omote-sando

@baggage__2019

baggage coffee may be small, but it’s full of personality. you’ll find pele the frenchie, the shop mascot, here, along with lots of female soccer memorabilia, cute merch, and of course—great coffee.

〒153-0043 Meguro City, Higashiyama, 3 Chome−4−11

Ⓜ️ naka-meguro

@goodpeople_goodcoffee

another tiny coffee stop with both interior and exterior seating. the decor is thoughtful and cute, making it well worth the detour when you’re in the neighborhood.

〒111-0053 Taito City, Asakusabashi, 5 Chome−6−13

Ⓜ️ akihabara/asakusabashi

@dotcom_asakusabashi

dotcom coffee has multiple tokyo spaces but this one takes the cake as the most stunning one. this newly opened shop features an in house roastery and a nice view on the quiet neighnourhood green square, steps away from busy akihabara.

〒53-0051 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, 2 Chome-14-1

Ⓜ️ naka-meguro

@onibuscoffee

a tokyo staple, this onibus location has been all over social media for its romantic subway track views. the entire place is located in a beautiful, picturesque neighborhood and looks straight out of a pinterest board.

〒160-0023 Shinjuku City, Nishishinjuku, 7 Chome−21−12

Ⓜ️ nishi-shinjuku/shinjuku

@swamp_shinjuku

hidden away in a tiny residential side street of shinjuku, swamp is a quiet and calm gem within the bustling area. come here to wind down, enjoy some jazz, and of course, coffee.

〒150-0002 Shibuya, Shibuya City, 1 Chome-17-1

Ⓜ️ shibuya (exit b1)

@iaboutlifecoffeebrewers

about life is your coffee stop if you prefer bigger, open spaces and a very casual vibe—a rarity in the tokyo coffee scene. it transforms into a bar in the evening. conveniently located between shibuya crossing and cat street/harajuku.

〒153-0051 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, 2 Chome-45-12

Ⓜ️ naka-meguro/yutenji

@chiya_ba

straight up: chiya-ba does not serve coffee, but it deserves a spot on this list for obvious reasons—it’s surely one of the most beautiful and intimate shops in tokyo, offering incredible tea options.

〒107-0062 Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 3 Chome−15−9

Ⓜ️ omote-sando

@cafekitsune

cafe kitsune is a great starting point if you’re visiting tokyo. as an international chain, you may already know the trendy vibes from their paris locations. consider it a familiar refuge if you’re feeling lost in translation. it gets really busy.

〒151-0066 Nishihara, Shibuya City, 2 Chome-26-5

Ⓜ️ yoyogi-uehara/hatagaya

@paddlers_lou

paddlers is a well-known institution in the tokyo coffee scene, attracting a nice mix of regulars and hip tourists lured in via social media. it’s easy to find seating as the shop is quite big, and the outdoor seating options are a real bonus.

〒156-0051 Miyasaka, Setagaya City, 3 Chome-9-4

Ⓜ️ kyodo/matsubara

@rawsugar_roast

to put it simply: raw sugar is worth the detour. nestled in a quiet residential area, this coffee shop is a delightful discovery for anyone who enjoys beautifully brewed coffee and a perfect interior with plenty of seating options.

〒151-0066 Nishihara, Shibuya City, 3 Chome-19-3

Ⓜ️ yoyogi-uehara/hatagaya

@nadoya.katte

nadoya no katte operates on weekends only, but it’s absolutely worth a stop. hidden in an old family house and surrounded by a little garden in the upscale neighborhood of yoyogi uehara, sipping your coffee immersed in the minimal decor and quiet surroundings becomes an instant core memory.

〒151-0063 Tomigaya, Shibuya City, 1 Chome-16-11

Ⓜ️ yoyogi-koen/yoyogi-hachiman

@fuglentokyo

this original fuglen location is always cramped and packed—a true tokyo staple. the interior is an authentic take on your danish grandma’s decor (‘fuglen’ means ‘bird’ in danish), attracting curious visitors from abroad and hip locals alike.

〒155-0031 Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2 Chome−36−12

Ⓜ️ shimo-kitazawa

@bearpondespresso

bear pond takes pride in being unpolished and a little rough around the edges. don’t even try to pay with your credit card. unsurprisingly, it fits in perfectly with its surroundings—little streets full of vintage stores and vibrant, young people.

〒103-0024, 9-5 Nihonbashikabutocho, Chuo City

Ⓜ️ nihombashi/kayabacho

@stockholmroastjp

right above expensive ginza and not far from the insanely busy tokyo station, this little shop offers coffee during the day and wine in the evening, making it a true hidden gem. fewer crowds, more vibes.

〒106-0032 Roppongi, Minato City, 5 Chome-16-8

Ⓜ️ roppongi/roppongi-itchome

@vervecoffeejapan

one of many verve locations in the city and definitely the most impressive. this huge space is well frequented at any time of day and also boasts a large outdoor terrace. late opening hours are a bonus in case you want to refuel after work.

〒104-0061 Ginza, Chuo City, 2 Chome-16-3

Ⓜ️ ginza-itchome/shintomicho

@ginza_bongen

everything about bongen is fancy: the location, the decor, the snacks, the almost nonexistent seating options, and of course, the coffee. prepare for lines—this place is hyped.

1 Chome-12-32 Minamiaoyama, Minato City, 107-0062

Ⓜ️ aoyama-itchome / nogizaka sta.

@littledarling_coffeeroasters

little darling is a huge, warehouse-style coffee shop with an in-house roastery, located right between the bustling areas of aoyama and roppongi. in addition to great indoor seating, there is a terrace in summer with vast views. the space is also shared with all good flowers, a green oasis in the city. stop by for coffee and flowers.

〒155-0031 Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 1 Chome−30−3

Ⓜ️ higashi-kitazawa/ikenoue

@coffeecounty

coffee county is the new kid on the block, right off the busy streets of shimokitazawa. dim lights and earthy tones make this space feel conveniently isolating. it gets busy, especially on weekends.

〒150-0033 Shibuya City, Sarugakucho, 28−13

Ⓜ️ daikan-yama/naka-meguro

@lurf_museum

located in the trendy area of daikanyama, this multipurpose space hosts one of the most beautiful coffee spots in tokyo. it gets really chatty and crowded, but it’s charming.

〒155-0031 Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 3 Chome−19−20

Ⓜ️ shimo-kitazawa/higashi-kitazawa

@ogawacoffee_laboratory

hyper minimal and trendy coffee space focused on the art of coffee brewing. perfect for aspiring coffee connoisseurs. it tends to get busy and attracts a lot of passersby.

〒111-0042 Taito City, Kotobuki, 1 Chome−17−12

Ⓜ️ tawaramachi/kuramae

@lucentcoffee

stop at lucent’s minimal but cozy space before or after diving into the hyperbusy asakusa madness. very limited seating, no tables.

〒111-0032 Asakusa, Taito City, 2 Chome-6-15

Ⓜ️ asakusa/tawaramachi

@fuglenasakusa

fuglen’s asakusa outpost tries to mimic the vibe of the original fuglen in yoyogi but actually serves a whole different purpose. the big space in the middle of asakusa attracts all sorts of people and is not only focused on coffee; it rather serves as a bustling meet-up spot in an area where coffee shops are almost nonexistent.

〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 4 Chome-14-8 VORT

Ⓜ️ higashi-ginza

@glitch_coffee

glitch is a tokyo staple and definitely serious stuff. don’t go here for a casual matcha latte—this isn’t your spot. hyper-focused on the art of coffee brewing and offering multiple taste profiles, sitting down here is truly a sensory experience.

〒150-0013 Shibuya City, Ebisu, 4 Chome−20−7

Ⓜ️ ebisu/meguro

@vervecoffeejapan

spacious verve outpost in the heart of ebisu. relaxed, warm, but minimal interior, optimal for a midday break. while calm during the week, this spot tends to get busy on weekends when people like to catch up here.

〒155-0033 Setagaya City, Daita, 2 Chome−36−12

Ⓜ️ setagaya-daita/shimo-kitazawa

@nikki_tsukihi

cute little shop nestled on the outskirts of busy shimokitazawa. located in the new building complex called ‘bonus track,’ you can shop for books and sip on coffee here, sitting outside in the common terrace space. great for summer, but no inside seating.

〒152-0004 Meguro City, Takaban, 2 Chome−15−22

Ⓜ️ gakugei-daigaku/yutenji

@hummingbird_coffee_tokyo

one train stop away from trendy yutenji, you’ll find this quiet, typically japanese coffee spot. somewhere between a kissaten and a coffee shop, it’s perfect if you want a glimpse of a more traditional approach to coffee culture. cash only.

〒101-0054 Chiyoda City, Kanda Nishikicho, 3 Chome−16

Ⓜ️ jimbocho/awajicho

@glitch_coffee

another glitch outpost, this time in the charming and authentic bookstore area of jimbocho. this space attracts regulars and tourists alike and tends to be crowded due to their insanely good coffee. definitely serious stuff.

〒111-0051 Kuramae, Taito City, 4 Chome-20-2

Ⓜ️ kuramae

@coffeewrights_kuramae

kuramae is an up-and-coming, charming little neighborhood right off the busy streets of asakusa. you’ll find a nice selection of coffee shops here, but coffee wrights stands out with its typical japanese minimal yet functional style interior and cute seating space on the first floor.

〒152-0023 Yakumo, Meguro City, 4 Chome-10-20

Ⓜ️ toritsu-daigaku/komazawa-daigaku

@onibuscoffee

onibus has become a tokyo staple, running multiple shops in the south of the capital. this outpost serves as a roastery and stuns with its beautiful, bright wooden interior and cozy seating spots. perfect for catching up with friends.

〒135-0023 Hirano, Koto City, 2 Chome-16-14

Ⓜ️ kiyosumi-shirakawa/monzen-nakacho

@koffee_mameya_kakeru

congrats, you’ve just entered tokyo’s holy temple of specialty coffee. with a ritualistic, upscale, and super minimal approach to brewing, this shop isn’t just a stop on your way but a destination. come here to stun your taste buds, but don’t expect a casual matcha latte—you’ll get stares and, shocker, no matcha latte.

〒130-0004 Honjo, Sumida City, 1 Chome-8-8

Ⓜ️ ryogoku/kuramae

@leaves_coffee_roasters

〒130-0025 Sumida City, Chitose, 2 Chome−6−9

Ⓜ️ ryogoku/morishita

@kissalaundry

〒154-0023 Wakabayashi, Setagaya City, 1 Chome-2-1

Ⓜ️ nishi-taishido/sangenjaya

@obscuracoffeeroasters

5 Chome-4-12 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, 101-0021

Ⓜ️ akihabara/okachimachi

@shiten_coffee

shi-ten coffee is a quiet and minimalist café, located right between the bustling areas of akihabara and ueno. the interior boasts an inviting, somewhat quirky atmosphere with natural wood accents. the menu features well-crafted espresso and pour-over options, prepared with care. it’s a cute spot to unwind and enjoy a quality cup of coffee.

第一共和ビル 1F, 1 Chome-29-4 Taito, Taito City, 110-0016

Ⓜ️ akihabara

@kielocoffee

kielo is a lowkey coffeeshop right outside the ultra busy and touristy akihabara area. it’s a nice little hangout spot with typical japanese wooden design accents and is widely unknown by tourists, just in case you want to wind down a little, all while sipping a good cuppa.

〒150-0001 Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−19−19 エリンデール神宮前 B1F

Ⓜ️ harajuku / meiji-jingumae-harajuku sta.

@dotcomspacetokyo

walk down unassuming stairs in the heart of harajuku, and you’ll find yourself standing in front of dotcom space—a spacious industrial-style coffee shop with plenty of seating options and even a little garden offering outdoor seating in the summer. the style is minimal and bright, and despite being located on a lower ground floor, the view of the outside space makes it enjoyable and airy.