Recommended! 23 Stylish Cafes in Jiyugaoka Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Mar 06 2020

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Jiyugaoka, Denenchofu, Nakameguro Cafe

Recommended! 23 Stylish Cafes in Jiyugaoka

With its rich nature and quiet atmosphere, Jiyugaoka is one of Tokyo's most popular date spots, full of interesting restaurants. Sure, there are lots of variety shops and lunch spots too, but here’s a virtual tour of the cafes in Jiyugaoka. See if you find the one for you among these 23 recommended places!

See full listings of Cafe restaurants found in and around Jiyugaoka, Denenchofu, Nakameguro.

1. SEADAS FLoWER CAFFÈ

This is a cafe that specializes in [Seadas], the world's oldest sweet, and a traditional sweet of Sardinia, Italy. If you search for seadas restaurants around the world, SEADAS FLoWER CAFFÈ is the only one. Sardinians themselves are frequent customers of this place. In Sardinia, they only serve the plain version of this sweet, but at SEADAS FLoWER CAFFÈ, you'll get to try several original seadas topped with different ingredients, like Italian honey.

SEADAS FLoWER CAFFÈ

Open: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed: Monday (if it falls on a national holiday, they will be closed on Tuesday instead)
Average price: 2,001 JPY - 2,500 JPY
Access: Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 2-16-11, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

2. SHUTTERS Jiyugaoka

Despite being just a cafe, at SHUTTERS Jiyugaoka, you can enjoy genuine cuisine as well. They're popular for their cafe-style [Apple Pie] or their extraordinary [Apple Pie à la Mode], topped with plenty of ice cream. You can pick your favorite from 6 different sauces and pour it on this wonderful mix of piping-hot pie and freezing-cold ice cream. On the other hand, they also have delicious, tender spare ribs and other unusual dishes that you'll rarely find in a cafe.

SHUTTERS Jiyugaoka

Open: [Monday - Friday] Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Dinner 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Access: Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 1F, Jiyugaoka Soleil Bldg., 5-27-15, Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

3. Hana Kyabetsu

At Hana Kyabetsu, you won't find ordinary pancakes! Their original recipe is the result of thorough development of each of the 50 items on their menu. The [Hot Apple Pie and Caramel Vanilla Pancake] is the most popular. These pancakes' special quality is their incredible fluffiness. Take a bite - they melt in your mouth! Plus, the obligatory maple syrup that accompanies the pancakes is 100% Canadian.

Hana Kyabetsu

Open: 9:30 am - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: 1,001 JPY - 1,500 JPY
Access: Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 1-7-3, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

4. Today's Table

Today's Table is a cafe-restaurant that's managed by the owner of Jiyugaoka's most famous variety store, Today's Special. Its appeal is due to its design, which is typical of a variety store, as well as their lunch plates made with seasonal products. Moreover, they serve alcohol at night! It's a cafe, but their lunch options are varied and authentic: from Italian dishes like [Roast Pork] and [Penne Arrabiata], to cafe-style [Lemon Cream Pie] and [Salt Vanilla Ice Cream], which are not only delicious, but also pleasing to the eye.

Today's Table

Open: [Sunday - Thursday] 11:00 am - 12:00 am
[Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 4:00 am
(Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm)
Closed: Beginning and end of the year
Access: Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 3F, Calm Hills Jiyugaoka, 2-17-8, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

5. TWG Tea Jiyugaoka

TWG Tea Jiyugaoka is a top-class tea salon that originates from Singapore. They offer a variety of over 800 different black teas, which you can pair with black tea-based original sweets. They sure know how to interpret black tea! Plus, you can also order light meals like the [Kani Risotto] or [Sandwich], which go perfectly with black tea. There are lots of sweets as well, like the [Noko Choco Cake] and the [Ichijiku no Tarte].

TWG Tea Jiyugaoka

Open: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: None
Access: 1 minute walk from South Exit of Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 1-9-8, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

6. Tenma Jiyugaoka Branch

Tenma Jiyugaoka Branch is a curry restaurant that's only a 3-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station. They serve many different curries that are made with a collection of spices from all over the world. Their top item is the [Curry Bread], but you may prefer to try their numerous genuine curry dishes: from the thick type that's generally consumed in Japan, to authentic Indian recipes like [Keema Curry] and [Soup Curry]. All these curries are sophisticated and unconventional. Come here if you're a curry lover and have either casual food like the [Curry Bread] filled with a soft-boiled egg, or their spicy, authentic dishes made with carefully selected curry.

Tenma Jiyugaoka Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Access: 1 minute walk from South Exit of Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 1F, Maruei Bldg., 1-7-15, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

7. TC Cafe Jiyugaoka Branch

You will find TC Cafe Jiyugaoka Branch inside of the general store, TIMELESS COMFORT, in Jiyugaoka. Their unique quality is that they have 212 bagels directly imported from Los Angeles. These bagels are made with no artificial colorings or preservatives. They have a fluffy texture to match the Japanese palate. A vegetable expert developed the menu, so it's rich in healthy dishes, making it very popular among ladies. Of course, they also have other highly appreciated options like the [Hamburger Steak] and [Berry Berry Pancakes], which have lots of strawberries on top.

TC Cafe Jiyugaoka Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm)
Closed: None
Access: Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 2-9-11, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

8. Blue Table

At Blue Table, you can enjoy real food. Large groups are welcome, as they often have seasonal banquet courses and private parties. Being a bar, they have a large offering of drinks, such as cocktails, shochu, and sake (both are types of Japanese alcohol). They also have terrace seats for you to appreciate the view while enjoying your drink. For lunch, you may want to try some of their creative dishes like the colorful [Green Curry Lunch], [Taco Rice], or [Avocado Maguro-don].

Blue Table

Open: [Monday - Friday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
[Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
[Monday - Thursday, Sunday] 12:00 pm - 2:00 am
[Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 2:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: 3,001 JPY - 3,500 JPY
Access: Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 1F, Shoei Bldg., 5-28-15, Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

9. New New York Club

New New York Club is a cafe and general store whose cuisine is a reproduction of the taste of New York's food trucks. It's been often talked about on TV as a unique gourmet restaurant. Their [Chicken Over Rice], which is extremely popular in New York, is highly recommended. No one else in Japan reproduces such flavors. Hot tip: don't miss their Saturday limited-edition [Rainbow Bagel], which is the trend of the year in New York!

New New York Club

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday] 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
*Standard opening hours are as mentioned above, but check the official website, Facebook, or Instagram for variations.
Closed: Tuesday (open if it's a national holiday) *Check the official website, Facebook, or Instagram.
Average price: 501 JPY - 1,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from North Exit of Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 1F, Furukawa-so, 2-15-14, Midorigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

10. BeaverTails Jiyugaoka Branch

Come to BeaverTails Jiyugaoka Branch if you want to try a unique Canadian sweet. Before Japan, this cafe opened in other countries, like the USA and Korea, to offer the world a taste of its sweets, better known in Canada as "pastries". Apparently, the former USA President, Barack Obama, liked them a lot, which was why they became so popular. These sweets, shaped like the tail of a beaver, are deep-fried to order and topped with sweet ingredients, such as chocolate, banana, and cinnamon sugar. Alternatively, you can have these fried buns with savory condiments, like basil and garlic.

BeaverTails Jiyugaoka Branch

Open: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: 501 JPY - 1,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Main Exit of Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 7-4-12, Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

11. Bareburger Jiyugaoka Branch

Bareburger Jiyugaoka Branch is an organic hamburger restaurant from New York. Their dishes are all made with organic meat and vegetables, offering you rich and fulfilling hamburgers for a reasonable price. All their hamburgers are beautifully made, and the buns have a fluffy and unique texture as well, making each dish so tasty that you'll definitely notice the difference from fast food burgers!

Bareburger Jiyugaoka Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Main Exit of Jiyugaoka Station. Located to the back of Tomorrowland Jiyugaoka Branch.
Address: Inside Maple Farm, 2-16-10, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)

12. Blue Books Cafe Jiyugaoka Branch

Blue Books Cafe Jiyugaoka Branch is the new book cafe offered by Blue Note Japan. Their professionally prepared dishes will fill your stomach and please your heart with their simple and nostalgic taste. You can choose what to read from around 1,000 different books selected by the book director, or if you prefer, you can buy them! For lunch, they have a variety of old-school dishes, such as the [Naporitan] and [Macaroni Gratin].

Blue Books Cafe Jiyugaoka Branch

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (Food L.O. 10:00 pm, Drinks L.O. 10:30 pm), Tea Time 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: 2,001 JPY - 2,500 JPY
Access: 5-minute walk from Main Exit of Jiyugaoka Station
Address: B1F, Eureka Bldg., 2-9-15, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

13. also Soup Stock Tokyo

As the name suggests, also Soup Stock Tokyo is a restaurant specializing in soups. Their theme is "Holiday Soup Stock Tokyo". For brunch, you can have a one-plate meal with soup and 3 different appetizers. Their soups are made with lots of seasonal ingredients that have been slowly simmered together since early in the morning. They really do have all kinds of soups, many of which are quite impressive, like the rich [Acqua Pazza] made with seasonal fish, and the [Borscht] made with seasonal vegetables stewed in red wine. Of course, they also have alcohol to match with each soup.

also Soup Stock Tokyo

Open: 11:30 am - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Access: Jiyugaoka Station
Address: Pool, 1-26-13, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

14. Mellow Brown Coffee Jiyugaoka Main Branch

Mellow Brown Coffee Jiyugaoka Main Branch is a cafe managed by the major coffee brand, UCC. As you would expect from a prestigious coffee maker like UCC, their concept is to let you taste the uniqueness of coffee beans by offering you different products from various countries, but then roasting and extracting all the coffee in the same manner and place. However, you get to choose how to extract the coffee. That said, you can't fully enjoy coffee without something to eat! Their delicious and filling [Beef Stroganoff] and [Chicken Fricassee], as well as their sweets like the [Waffle Pancakes], are all must-tries!

Mellow Brown Coffee Jiyugaoka Main Branch

Open: 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: 1,001 JPY - 1,500 JPY
Access: Okusawa Station
Address: 2-12-10, Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

15. Rusa Ruka Tokyo Jiyugaoka Branch

Already famous in Kokura, Fukuoka, Rusa Ruka has opened in Jiyugaoka, Tokyo, too! Specializing in pancakes, this restaurant will offer you tons of versions of this all-time favorite. To give you an idea of the variety, they have sweet versions like the [Ichigo Mille-feuille Pancake], as well as unique versions like a savory stack of 5 pancakes topped with melted cheese that you can have as a full meal. Moreover, regardless of which one you pick, you get to have as many plain pancakes as you like! If you like pancakes, what are you waiting for? Visit them today!

Rusa Ruka Tokyo Jiyugaoka Branch

Open: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Access: Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 1F, 1-20-19, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

16. Dalloyau Jiyugaoka Branch

Have a French lunch, dinner, or sweet at Dalloyau Jiyugaoka Branch. The original Dalloyau in France dates back 300 years. It strives to constantly keep evolving to offer new and revised recipes. This place has always been famous for its [Macarons]. Since they're constantly refining the recipe, they are more delicious than ever now - to the extent that you'll be shocked by how good they taste! Of course, it's not just about macarons: at the restaurant and the 2nd floor cafe, you get to taste authentic French cuisine endorsed by their 300-year-old history.

Dalloyau Jiyugaoka Branch

Open: 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: 501 JPY - 1,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Main Exit of Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 2-11-2, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

17. Potage

In this small and cozy wooden restaurant called "Potage", you can find takeout pastries and cakes. Their menu mostly consists of soups and quiches, but they also have set meals for lunch. For example, you can have a set with soup, bread, a small salad, and a drink for 850 JPY. This is a nice place to taste delicate dishes, such as the satsuma-imo (sweet potato) and soy milk potage, or the ginger-flavored soup topped with Daisen chicken and root vegetables that's paired with a nice and fluffy bagel.

Potage

Open: 8:00 am - 10:00 am, 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
Closed: Wednesday, 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month
Average price: [Lunch] Up to 999 JPY
Access: Okusawa Station
Address: 4-28-4, Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

18. Bons Moments

Bons Moments is a handmade-pie cafe. Their original pie is the result of over 20 years of research, which has made this place famous on TV! Starting from their signature [Apple Pie], where the flavor of apple is enhanced to the fullest, they will pamper you with not only sweet pies like the [Cheesecake Pie], but also savory alternatives like the anchovy, tomato, and mozzarella quiche, which is crispy and suitable as a full meal.

Bons Moments

Open: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Closed: Monday (if it falls on a national holiday, they will be closed on Tuesday instead)
Average price: [Lunch] 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 1F, A&D House, 2-15-10, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

19. The Tokyo Fruits

The Tokyo Fruits offers fruit sweets. Its wholesaler is the same as Ginza Sembikiya, so they use premium domestic fruit to make their luxurious and delicious sweets. Enjoy the seasonal and fresh fruit on top of their genuine [Kakigori], made with natural ice and topped with peaches and syrup, or their rich [Parfait] made with a perfectly ripe mango.

The Tokyo Fruits

Open: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Closed: Wednesday (if it falls on a national holiday, they will be closed the next day) *Open during Golden Week
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Address: 1F, 5-37-9, Okusawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

20. Madeleine Lapin

As you may have guessed, at Madeleine Lapin, you can have preservative-free and artificial sweetener-free madeleines. Generally, madeleines are sweet and can be enjoyed with sweet ingredients like vanilla, black tea, blueberries, and so on, but this place offers more than that. Here, you can have savory madeleines too, like ones filled with onions or corn and mayonnaise. You can also have lunch at the cafe, so you can try their madeleines alongside an actual meal.

Madeleine Lapin

Open: 11:00 am - 7:30 pm (L.O. 7:00 pm)
Closed: Beginning and end of the year
Average price: [Dinner] Up to 999 JPY / [Lunch] Up to 999 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Main Exit of Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 1F, Miyazaki No. 2 Bldg., 2-9-15, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

21. Café Ikanika

Café Ikanika is located in a detached house. Easily overlooked, this cafe truly feels like a secret hideout. The inside is surrounded with greenery and flowers. They put amazing care in each and every dish, and offer you different ones for every season, like the [Takenoko Gohan] in spring and yuzu-based drinks in the summer. Here, you won't just have a creative and tasty meal, but you'll also get to relax for a while. Hide from your everyday life and forget about the flow of time here!

Café Ikanika

Open: 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm (L.O. 6:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday, Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY - 2,999 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Access: 12-minute walk from Kuhonbutsu Station
Address: 6-40-7, Todoroki, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

22. Palms Cafe

Try Palms Cafe's famous American-style [Omurice] and [Hamburger]. Elected as the most delicious in Jiyugaoka, their omurice (omelet and rice) is made by plunging a spoon in the soft-boiled egg and letting it melt, which makes it wrap around the rice. The hamburgers are all thick and juicy. Everything is delicious here. The meat inside is well grilled and the tomatoes are sliced thick, offering you a filling meal in just one burger. Plus, there are several options to choose from, so you'll need to visit more than once. However, you'll never get tired of their hamburgers!

Palms Cafe

Open: 11:30 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 2F, Mochida Bldg., 1-29-17, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

23. Lindt Chocolat Café Jiyugaoka Branch

This Swiss chocolate brand has cafes in over 100 countries all over the world, and Lindt Chocolat Café Jiyugaoka Branch is one of them. They sell truffles and cakes made with Lindt chocolate, pleasing your nose with the strong aroma of cocoa. If you're a chocolate addict, you just can't miss a visit to this chocolate paradise. In addition, on the 3rd floor, dogs are welcome! They also have an open terrace, meaning that they thought of all types of customers when designing their cafe.

Lindt Chocolat Café Jiyugaoka Branch

Open: 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
Closed: None (except for the beginning and end of the year)
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY - 1,999 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Main Exit of Jiyugaoka Station
Address: 2-9-2, Jiyugaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo (Map)
Source: hitosara (Japanese)

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.