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coffee in Tokyo

you get every independent in Tokyo, ranked by what locals rate rather than what pays for placement. no chains, so what you see is what you would queue for.

2,828 cafes · 252 roasters · avg nri 42

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the best specialty cafes in Tokyo are Chiruinseibuikebukuroten, Yadorigi Cafe, and Ninja Cafe & Bar Asakusa. they lead 2,828 independent coffee shops here, ranked by the natural ranking index, a 0-100 merit score blending review quality, local credibility, and web presence. no chains.

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every specialty cafe in Tokyo, ranked by nri

1,929 results

Chiruinseibuikebukuroten

Chiruinseibuikebukuroten

elite
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.9(1,335)
trending
local cred80%
nri score96
Yadorigi Cafe

Yadorigi Cafe

elite
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.9(2,920)
new wave
nri score94
Ninja Cafe & Bar Asakusa

Ninja Cafe & Bar Asakusa

elite
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.9(1,524)
trending
nri score93
Owl Village Cafe Harajuku

Owl Village Cafe Harajuku

elite
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.9(5,082)
nri score90
BONGEN COFFEE Tokyo Ginza

BONGEN COFFEE Tokyo Ginza

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.6(938)
local cred88%
nri score83
Happo-en

Happo-en

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.4(3,696)
local cred87%
nri score81
Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama

Honda Welcome Plaza Aoyama

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.4(2,671)
local cred80%
nri score80
Galaxy Harajuku

Galaxy Harajuku

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.4(2,547)
nri score79
Kamata Cafe

Kamata Cafe

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.6(437)
nri score78
Green Square 英会話

Green Square 英会話

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
5(70)
local cred76%
nri score77
THE ROASTERY BY NOZY COFFEE

THE ROASTERY BY NOZY COFFEE

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.4(1,747)
nri score77
中野コンセプトカフェ&バー*うさとぴあ*

中野コンセプトカフェ&バー*うさとぴあ*

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.9(88)
local cred90%
nri score76
Sasazuka Manga Cafe 100yen

Sasazuka Manga Cafe 100yen

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.6(157)
local cred88%
nri score76
The Peak Lounge

The Peak Lounge

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.4(718)
nri score76
Turret Coffee Tsukiji

Turret Coffee Tsukiji

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.6(1,342)
nri score76
Micro Tea Cup Cafe

Micro Tea Cup Cafe

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.7(311)
nri score76
REWILD OUTDOOR TOKYO

REWILD OUTDOOR TOKYO

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.5(170)
local cred80%
nri score75
Akha Ama Coffee Kagurazaka

Akha Ama Coffee Kagurazaka

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.5(389)
nri score75
All Seasons Coffee

All Seasons Coffee

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.4(849)
nri score75
GOOD COFFEE FARMS Cafe & Bar

GOOD COFFEE FARMS Cafe & Bar

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.7(242)
nri score75
Gallery Okubo

Gallery Okubo

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.8(154)
nri score75
Little Nap Coffee Stand

Little Nap Coffee Stand

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.5(784)
nri score74
Cat Living Shelter Cafe

Cat Living Shelter Cafe

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.7(136)
nri score74
Café Façon Nakameguro

Café Façon Nakameguro

featured
Tokyo, Japan|cafe
4.3(383)
local cred83%
nri score73

faq

what is the best cafe in Tokyo?

Chiruinseibuikebukuroten is the top-ranked cafe in Tokyo, scoring 96/100 on the natural ranking index. it is ranked on review quality, local credibility, and web presence, with chains excluded.

how many specialty coffee shops are in Tokyo?

2,828 independent specialty coffee shops in Tokyo, all ranked by the natural ranking index. chains are excluded by default.

where do locals get coffee in Tokyo?

中野コンセプトカフェ&バー*うさとぴあ* draws the highest share of local regulars in Tokyo, with a local-credibility score of 90/100, the proportion of reviewers who live in town rather than visiting as tourists.

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