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Founded in 1949, this iconic pure coffee shop in Jimbocho's used book district was the first in Japan to serve Viennese coffee. The brick interior with French chanson playing embodies Showa-era elegance. A beloved gathering spot for writers and intellectuals, where a famous mystery author awaited his Naoki Prize notification.
Many regulars say 'I always stop by when I'm in Jimbocho' and 'I've been coming for decades.' Tabelog 3.71/1,124 reviews, Kissaten Hyakumeiten 2022. Yahoo rating 4.36.