Tokyu Hands Shibuya
As most people who have been to Tokyo will tell you: this is a must visit (especially at the end of the trip as you can get all souvenirs there easily).
As most people who have been to Tokyo will tell you: this is a must visit (especially at the end of the trip as you can get all souvenirs there easily).
If drinking coffee while listening to classical music blasting through a great speaker system is your thing: this is your place. It was a special experience walking through the busy streets of Shibuya and then ending in this venue that seems a bit out of touch with everything in the area.
It took me a while to find the entrance to this place, but once inside it is a great break from the busy streets of Shibuya. James Freeman, CEO of Blue Bottle Coffee, said: I’m sure I think about Chatei Hatou every single working day.
This bar is filled with vinyl records. Have a drink while listing to a great selection of Jazz, Blues and Soul played by owner Kobayashi-san. There is a sign asking for people not to talk too loudly (which is a general good advice for Japan).
I’m not really into latte art, but this is the place to go to.
A cafe/bar in Tomigaya near Yoyogi Park. It’s nice to sit at the window counter and watch people going by while having a coffee or a drink (the Negroni is especially great).
There are more branches of this ramen chain, but this is sadly the only one I’ve visited. Loved the ramen, especially the brooth is great.
A bit hidden in Tomigaya. The menu is Japanese only, but the staff is very helpful and the food is awesome. There is a nice little store upstairs as well. I wish I came here more often.
This small bakery in Tomigaya makes the best bread I’ve found in Tokyo. They only have limited seating inside, but if it’s full or the weather is nice: pick up some pastries here, grab a coffee at Little Nap and head to the nearby Yoyogi Park.
A great burger place on the top floor of Omotesando Hills. There are more branches throughout the city, but this is the one I’ve been to the most.
A nice building in Daikanyama with a gallery and coffee place located inside.
This was one of my favorite coffee places. The shop is quite small, but you can sit outside or take the coffee to the nearby Yoyogi Park.
Located in Daikanyama this place serves great (and huge) sandwiches.