Tokyo Restaurants

Ben’s Cafe

#161 of 690 things to do in Tokyo

#3 of 33 café restaurants in Japan

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Good for: atmosphere, food, Groups, Solo Travellers, service

  • Address
    • 1-29-21 Takadanobaba Shinjuku-ku
  • Transport
    • JR Yamanote Line to Takadanobaba (main exit), Tozai Line to Takadanobaba (exit 5)
  • Phone
    • 03 3202 2445
  • Price
    • dishes ¥500-980
  • Hours
    • 11.30am-11.30pm Sun-Thu, 11.30am-12.30am Fri & Sat

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Lonely Planet review for Ben’s Cafe

Local Waseda students and expats come to Ben’s to quell cravings for quiche, cappuccino or Belgian beer – or just to chill. There’s no smoking indoors, and the patio out front is a good place to sip wine and watch life amble by on warm evenings. Ben’s also hosts poetry readings and exhibitions by local artists, and it has wi-fi access. Head uphill to the left of Big Box, turn left at the corner where you see New Yorkers Café and right at the next corner.

 

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    It was closed down.

    kilkennyjp does not recommend this,

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    If you are getting homesick...

    mtbn0mad recommends this,

    Ben's Cafe is the perfect place to go for a respite from the crowds of Shinjuku or Ikebukuro. They boast one of the best cappuccinos in Tokyo. I enjoy their Belgian waffles for breakfast, and for lunch, the sandwiches are scrumptious. The staff are attentive and most can speak English. I go in the morning or afternoon when the sun is on the patio. Many interesting and knowledgeable ex-pats hang out there, so it can be a good networking location.

    Good for: atmosphere, food, Groups, Solo Travellers, service

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