From traditional kissaten to afternoon teas, Tokyo is full of cafés waiting to be discovered. But it can be difficult to pick out the perfect café when there seem to be so many on every corner. We’ve made your job easier and selected some wonderful cafés around Tokyo, all with their own unique charm and menu offerings that go beyond the average latte.
Urn Chai and Tea Urn Chai and Tea (stylized as uRn.chAi&TeA) is every tea-lover’s dream. Urn Chai and Tea has three locations, including in Ebisu, Lumine Shinjuku and Coredo Muromachi 3, a shopping complex full of enticing eateries.
Urn’s original chai uses a blend of uva and assam tea, as well as six types of spices and brown sugar for a perfect balance of sweet, aromatic and spicy. The cafe also has fun twists on the classic chai, like matcha chai and Amazon cacao chai, and perfectly blended teas and tea lattes as well as sandwiches and tea cakes for those who are feeling peckish. Each location has its own special menu items as well, with the Coredo location offering cake sets, chai floats and seasonal beverages like a fragrant orange citrus tea.
Guàng If you’re looking for a relaxing spot with beautifully presented meals and cakes, you’ve met your match with Guàng . Located in Nihonbashi, Guàng has an affordable, hearty lunch menu, including curry, omurice and sandwiches, served alongside a generous helping of vegetables. Guàng is also known for its picture-perfect cakes and ice cream floats, and its d.