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Best Coffee Shops in Tokyo From Locavore Eats | Varedelo
This guide turns TOKYO Food Guide | 40 Places to Eat & Drink (With Prices!) from Locavore Eats into a practical cafe map with 38 saved spots around Shinjuku City, Shibuya, and Taito City. The mapped places include a cafe stop, a restaurant stop, and a bakery stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Locavore Eats was particularly impressed by the elevated ramen at Ramen Afro Beats, noting that the unique orange espuma and refined broth took the dish to the next level. They also highly valued the intimate, cozy experience of watching a master chef prepare high-quality tempura at Chiba. Despite the tourist crowds, the channel found the fresh seafood and diverse street food at Tsukiji Fish Market to be a worthwhile highlight of their Tokyo journey.
What this map is good for
- Planning a coffee shop stop or short itinerary in Shinjuku City.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 38 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Ramen Afro Beats
Ramen Restaurant in Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 1-chōme−16−１０ カテリーナ･ネオハイツ 103, 16, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Cafe Luigi
Coffee Shop in 4-chōme-31-1 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan, 31, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Asakusa Menchi
Deli in 2-chōme-3-3 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan, 3, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Saito’s Fish Market
Food Store in 4-chōme-10-5 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan, 10, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - 浅草茶屋たばねのし原宿 Tabanenoshi Harajuku Crepe 和クレープ専門店
Tourist Attraction in WITH HARAJUKU B1, 1-chōme-14-30 Jingūmae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan, 14, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Butagumi
Japanese Restaurant in 2-chōme-24-9 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0031, Japan, 24, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Udatsu Sushi
Sushi Restaurant in 2-chōme-48-10 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0051, Japan, 48, Meguro City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - BAGGAGE COFFEE
Coffee Shop in Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya, Jingūmae, 3-chōme−14−１７ 1F, 14, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Rakuu-tei Tea House
Tea House in 11 Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0014, Japan, Naitōmachi, Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - SHIBUichi BAKERY
Bakery in Japan, 〒150-0002 Tokyo, Shibuya, 1-chōme−23−２６ 網野ビル 1階, 23, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Tokyo Curry Pan
Bakery in 1-chōme-20-4 Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan, 20, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan
Hours: Hours available - Kanazawa Maimon Sushi
Sushi Restaurant in Japan, 〒150-0042 Tokyo, Shibuya, Udagawachō, 15−１ 渋谷PARCO7階, 15, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - 26 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- dried mackerel breakfast set
- pistachio cream bun
- menchi katsu
- unagi rice ball
- cheese curry pan
- melon pan with matcha ice cream
- tendon bowl with angel prawns
- chanko nabe
- 2 more included in the app.
Experiences captured
- explored Tokyo's hole-in-the-wall eateries
- visited a traditional Japanese bakery in Shibuya
- went on a street food tour in Asakusa
- watched a chef prepare tempura in an intimate space
- dined at an age-old chanko nabe institution
- tried unique ramen with neon orange espuma
- navigated the crowds at Tsukiji Fish Market
- experienced a standing sushi bar
Planning notes for Tokyo
Tokyo is the capital of Japan and was historically known as Edo. In 1603, the city became the seat of the Tokugawa shogunate, transitioning from a fishing village into a major administrative center. By 1720, Edo was the world's most populous city. In 1868, it was renamed Tokyo and established as the imperial capital. The city's historical heritage is preserved in sites such as Senso-ji, founded in 628 as Tokyo's oldest temple, and the Imperial Palace.
Must-try foods nearby
- Edomae Sushi
The quintessential Tokyo experience, specifically featuring 'shari' seasoned with aged red vinegar (akazu). - Monjayaki
Tokyo's answer to okonomiyaki, particularly iconic in the Tsukishima district. This savory. - Abura Soba
Literally 'oil noodles,' this soupless ramen is a cult favorite in Tokyo. It relies on a base of soy sauce and lard, which diners customize at the table with vinegar and chili oil. - Kaisendon (Seafood Bowls)
While the wholesale market moved to Toyosu, the Tsukiji Outer Market remains the premier spot for these bowls. - Yakitori (Omoide Yokocho style)
Skewered grilled chicken seasoned with salt or 'tare' sauce. The most iconic way to experience this is in the smoke-filled, narrow 'Memory Lane' (Omoide Yokocho) in Shinjuku.
When to go: The best times to visit Tokyo are during spring (late March to April) for cherry blossoms or autumn (November to early December) for vibrant foliage and mild, dry weather. Summers are intensely hot and humid with frequent rain.
Local tips
- Load a digital Suica or Pasmo card onto your smartphone's wallet for seamless tap-to-pay access on all trains, buses, and at most convenience stores.
- Maintain silence on public transportation by keeping your phone on silent mode and avoiding phone calls or loud conversations.
- Carry a small bag for your personal trash as public garbage cans are rare, and littering is strictly frowned upon.
- Never leave a tip at restaurants or for services, as it is not part of the culture and may even be politely declined.
What travelers are noticing
- PokéPark Kanto: The world's first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park, featuring immersive 'Pokémon Forest' and 'Trainers’ Market' areas at Yomiuriland.
- Edo-Tokyo Museum Grand Reopening: The iconic museum returns after a multi-year renovation, showcasing massive scale models and 400 years of history with upgraded digital exhibits.
- Takanawa Gateway City: A futuristic 24-hour district opening with 'MoN Takanawa' (Museum of Narratives), featuring high-tech cultural spaces and over 200 new shops.
Extra place context
- Shiba Park
While many tourists flock to the crowded Tokyo Tower observatory, savvy local photographers prefer the sprawling lawns of Shiba Park for its unobstructed, low-angle views of the tower’s iconic orange latticework.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from TOKYO Food Guide | 40 Places to Eat & Drink (With Prices!), with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this cafe map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.