Cafe de Lambre Ginza
CafeKanto(Tokyo)
Price Range
Moderate(¥800 — ¥1,500)
Opening Hours
12:00-19:00
Reservation
Walk-in OK
Legendary Ginza kissaten since 1948, known for aged coffee beans and meticulous nel drip brewing.
Cafe de Lambre is a legendary kissaten (traditional Japanese coffee house) in Ginza, founded in 1948 by the late Ichiro Sekiguchi, a pioneer of Japanese coffee culture. The cafe specializes in aged coffee beans, some stored for over a decade, which produce a remarkably smooth and mellow cup. The vintage interior, with its dark wood counters and retro atmosphere, feels like stepping into a time capsule of mid-century Tokyo.
Signature Dish
Aged Coffee (vintage beans)
Menu Highlights
Old coffee (aged beans, signature); Demitasse (concentrated small cup); Cafe au lait; Iced coffee (hand-drip); No. 1 blend
Access
2-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Ginza Station Exit A12 or JR Shimbashi Station Ginza Exit. Located on a quiet side street behind the main Ginza-dori avenue.
Tips for Visitors
Small capacity (about 15 seats)—short waits may occur. The aged "old coffee" is the must-try specialty, though pricier than standard coffee (¥800-1,500). No food served, coffee only. A sacred experience for coffee enthusiasts. Open 12:00-19:00, closed Sundays.