Tokyo is one of Japan's largest cities and home to a rich coffee scene, making it a coffee lover heaven. Tokyo's coffee culture is recognised for its careful attention to detail, unwavering focus on quality, and beautiful aesthetic, making it one of the world's most unique and innovative coffee cultures. Tokyo offers a diverse range of specialty coffee houses that cater to every taste and preference. Each coffee shop has its unique style and approach to coffee, reflecting the creativity and passion of Tokyo's coffee scene.

In this guide, you will find a curated list of seven of Tokyo's best specialty coffee houses. Whether you are a coffee connoisseur or just looking to explore Tokyo's vibrant coffee culture, these coffee houses are worth a visit!

1) Koffee Mameya

If you seek the ultimate coffee-tasting experience, Koffee Mameya is the place to be. With their three-course offerings starting from ¥3,500 (~SGD32.00), you can relish various roasts prepared using different brewing methods, including cold brew, milk brew, filtered, and espresso shots. The courses accompany Koffee Kashi, small sweets that complement your selected brew. The coffee is served by expert baristas dressed in lab coats, which add to the unique and memorable experience. Moreover, Koffee Mameya regularly announces its pop-ups and more on its social media, so be sure to follow them

Koffee Mameya
Location: 日本、〒135-0023 東京都江東区平野２丁目１６−１４
Opening Hours: Daily 11:00AM - 7:00PM
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2) Single O Hamacho

Single O Hamacho is a coffee shop chain highly popular among coffee lovers. It originated in Sydney, Australia and is known for its unique self-serve Freepour Coffee On Tap Bar concept. Here, you can indulge in a great cup of coffee for just ¥350 (~SGD3.20). If you prefer traditional café latte, they offer a Single O signature blend, Reservoir, as the mainstay expresso. Moreover, they also have rotating single origins for more adventurous taste buds. You can enjoy your coffee with their signature Banana Bread with Espresso Butter (¥650[~SGD6]) and Australia's favourite hot sandwiches (¥550[~SGD5.50]). The cafe has a peaceful ambience and offers indoor and outdoor seating.

Single O Hamacho
Location: 東京都中央区日本橋浜町3丁目16-7 3-16-7 Nihonbashi Hamacho Chuo Tokyo
Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 7:30AM - 7:00PM, Sat - Sun 08:00AM - 7:00PM
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3) Café Reissue

Looking for some Instagram-worthy lattes? Head to Café Reissue! This café specialises in creating adorable 2D and 3D coffee art using milk foam or chocolate sauce, with prices starting from ¥1200 (~SGD10.95). At Café Reissue, you can select from a library of artworks that includes animals like cats and dogs and beloved anime characters such as Totoro and Pokémon. Furthermore, if the design you have in mind is not on the menu, you can show the barista artist an image or video of your choosing and let them know if you want it in 2D or 3D. Head to Café Reissue and snap some Instagram-worthy photos of your latte!

Cafe Reissue
Location: 〒150-0001 東京都渋谷区神宮前３丁目２５−７
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 10:00AM - 7:00PM
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4) Whitely Café

Source: Whitely Café

Another Instagram-worthy coffee house is Whitely Café. They have a more minimalistic style boasting white walls and a feature corner made of raw stone titles and a mini waterfall. Whitely Cafe's drinks are more premium, like the Dubai Latte [¥1880 (~SGD17.15)], made with soy milk and dusted with gold flakes. Another drink that stands out is the Honey Latte [¥1880 (~SGD14.50)], served with a honeycomb cube on the top of the drink. Enjoy these drinks with photogenic dishes like the Italian Croffle [¥2180 (~SGD19.90)] that comes with prosciutto ham and mozzarella cheese or the Caramel Croffle [¥1980 (~SGD18.10)], served with ice cream, granola and caramel sauce. Overall, Whitely Café is a must-visit for coffee lovers and those seeking a trendy and stylish café experience.

Whitely Café
Location: 〒150-0041 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jinnan, 1 Chome−6−14 ジョルディビル 1F
Opening Hours: Daily 10:30AM - 10:00PM
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5) WR.

WR. offers a chic atmosphere with industrial concrete walls, wooden tabletops, and seasonal flowers. The café serves high-quality Australian-style coffee [¥450-¥500 (~SGD4.10-SGD4.60)], including classics like cold brew and flat white. If you like the roast, Haneda-based Swim Roastery, you can purchase bags of the coffee beans to bring home. Besides the classics, WR also offers seasonal specials, bringing different roasts from around the world to share with patrons. The menu also features a rotating selection of Craft Beers starting from ¥900 (~SGD8.25) – a mix of local and imported brews. With ample seating, free Wi-Fi, and electrical points, WR is great for travellers looking for a morning cuppa or after a long day of walking around.

WR.
Location: 〒152-0004 Tokyo, Meguro City, Takaban, 3 Chome−5−7 MT357 1F
Opening Hours: Daily 10:30AM - 10:00PM
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6) Tailored Café Shibuya

Tailored Café Shibuya offers a more straightforward drinks menu consisting of Pour Over, Latte, Espresso and a seasonal drink. The show's star is its coffee beans, with over ten unique and select flavours to choose from. You can select the beans that best suit your taste and enjoy a perfectly brewed coffee. Additionally, you can indulge in their hot sandwiches and homemade sweets, made with carefully selected ingredients to ensure the highest quality. The café's menu changes seasonally, so follow them on social media to stay updated on their latest offerings.

Tailored Café Shibuya
Location: 〒150-8330 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Udagawacho, 21−1 西武渋谷店P館1階 CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA内
Opening Hours: Daily 11AM - 9:00PM
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7) Leaves Coffee Roasters

As the name suggests, Leaves Coffee Roasters roast their coffee beans in-house, and you can watch the magic happen as you try their coffees. The Espresso Temperature Experience is unique to the store as they serve a digital thermometer above the espresso shot, monitoring its temperature while you drink. The reason for this is that as the espresso changes its temperature, the taste changes. Those truly passionate about coffee need to visit Leaves Coffee Roasters, as they serve beautiful coffee and hold events and seminars about coffee. Additionally, their Instagram account is very informative about the beans they import and how they roast, and occasionally will have special promotions!

Leaves Coffee Roasters
Location: 〒150-8330 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Udagawacho, 21−1 西武渋谷店P館1階 CHOOSEBASE SHIBUYA内
Opening Hours: Daily 11AM - 9:00PM
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In conclusion, these coffee houses in Tokyo are immersive experiences that celebrate the artistry of coffee-making. Koffee Mameya and Leaves Coffee Roasters are on my personal to-try list for their unique style of serving coffee. I'm looking forward to seeing coffee roast in person and try the different types of roasts.

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