Hidden gem near Shibuya. Cafes in Shibuya can get very crowded and busy, especially on weekends, but this new spot is a bit away from the center and wasn't busy at all on a weekend afternoon. Lots of food and drink options, although no plain black tea available.
A decent spot near Nakameguro, serving drinks and some food. It seems like a popular spot on weekdays, since most seats filled up by around 1-2pm. I tried the avocado toast, which was pretty good, but not really filling enough as a lunch.
A very small spot, with only a couple of counter bar seats that are particularly suitable for working. On a weekend afternoon it was surprisingly not very busy. There was a sign saying "no working remotely" but I asked the staff it was ok to use my laptop and they said it was. Beverage options are very focused on coffee (not plain ice or hot tea offered).
A small and compact cafe with both indoor and outdoor seating. Besides the seating shown in the photos, there's also a larger shared worktable, and a couple of counter style seats (with power outlets). The morning set is a very good deal, and the baked goods are very tasty.
A nice spot to grab a drink and get some work done. WiFi works well on the first floor, but wasn't really usable on the second floor. Staff was friendly and speaks good english.
A Swedish cafe located in the outskirts of Tokyo on the east side of the city. It is a very cozy and relaxing place, with a large outdoor terrace overlooking the river. The menu offers Swedish open-face sandwiches, pastries, coffee, and tea. Definitely worth taking a trip out there! Restrooms are just next to the cafe (public restrooms).
A very compact cafe in Ebisu. There are some seats inside, and also a couple of tables outside. It seems like a place where most people get take out, but it is definitely workable, with fast WiFi and power outlets.
One of my favorite spots to work in the morning since they offer free toast with a drink until 11am. To be fair though, the drinks are pricey, so you don't really save any money. The vibe is quite old school with a mix of locals, tourists, and workers. My favorite seats are the counter seats overlooking the street below.
This lobby cafe is located inside the OMO5 hotel on the 14th floor. Use the hotel entrance and take the elevator up. The cafe is large and spacious, with great views. The menu is fairly small, but has some basic drinks and food. There is also a large outdoor seating area.
A small cozy spot that's good for working. It seems like a popular brunch spot for the local aunties, other than that not very busy at all. I tried the waffles, which were ok. Pretty good drinks though.