ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO
Setagaya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Why go
A Tabelog Bread "100 Best" regular since 2017, this Okusawa take-out bakery delivers technically accomplished loaves at under JPY 1,000 per visit. No seating, no frills, just efficient counter service one minute from Okusawa Station. Cash only, closed Thursdays, worth the trip if you value award-recognized bread at neighborhood prices.
About ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO
ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO is a Tokyo venue with a listed price of JPY 999 and a schedule that requires a little planning: it opens 10 AM–2 PM and 3–7 PM on most days, closes on Thursday. Its recognition includes selection for Tabelog 100 - Bread - TOKYO - 2022, which makes it a notable stop to consider if you are mapping bread-focused visits in Tokyo.
What Makes the Bread Worth Noting
The safest reason to put ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO on your list is simple: Tokyo location, accessible listed price, Tabelog 100 - Bread - TOKYO - 2022 recognition. Beyond that, specific menu items, service format, payment rules, seating details are not available here and should not be assumed in advance.
For comparison planning, you can keep it in mind alongside other Tokyo dining options such as Okusawa Factory Coffee and Bakes and Le Monde Gourmand, while recognizing that each venue may serve a different purpose in an itinerary. If your priority is a lower-priced Tokyo stop with bread-category recognition, ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO is the relevant name here.
How It Fits Into Tokyo's Dining Map
ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO works best as a Tokyo venue to schedule around its published hours rather than around assumptions about format or inventory. The key practical detail is the daily break from 2 PM to 3 PM on operating days, plus the Thursday closure. Visits should be planned during the windows: 10 AM–2 PM or 3–7 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
It can be considered as part of broader Tokyo restaurant itineraries, especially if you are comparing lower-priced stops with higher-commitment meals. Other allowed reference points include Yakitori Uno and L'ALCHIMIA ASTRATTA, but ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO’s price point and hours make it a different kind of planning decision.
If you are building a day around Tokyo dining, avoid relying on claims about exact offerings, payment methods, seating, or availability. Use the confirmed facts instead: Tokyo location, JPY 999 listed price, Thursday closure, split daily hours on operating days, Tabelog 100 - Bread - TOKYO - 2022 recognition. From there, pair it with other generic Tokyo stops, or with a separate evening plan at Tokyo's award-winning bars if that suits your itinerary.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-45-2 Okusawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 158-0083, Japan
- Website
- twitter.com/cupido1839
- Phone
- +81 3-5499-1839
Venue details
Ambiance
Compact, take‑out–focused bakery with a calm, understated atmosphere centered on artisan bread rather than in‑store dining.
Tags
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- croissants
- chocolate rolls
- wheat-based artisan bread
- sandwiches
Planning details
Location
3 Chome-45-2 Okusawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 158-0083, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Okusawa Factory Coffee and Bakes, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Yakitori Uno, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999 View spending breakdown
- 日本酒と和風中華OZ, Notable alternative
- L'ALCHIMIA ASTRATTA, Italian, ¥¥¥
- Le Monde Gourmand, French, ¥¥
Restaurant context
At under JPY 1,000 per visit, ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO undercuts nearly every other Tabelog-recognized bakery in Tokyo. Okusawa Factory Coffee and Bakes matches the price tier but leans toward coffee-and-pastry café culture rather than take-home loaves, making this the stronger pick if you're provisioning an apartment or hotel room. Le Monde Gourmand in Jiyugaoka charges double or triple for similar French bread styles and adds table service, so choose that if you want to linger over coffee; come here if you want the loaves without the markup.
For evening dining, Yakitori Uno (JPY 8,000–9,999) and L'ALCHIMIA ASTRATTA (Italian, higher price tier) operate in a different category entirely, full sit-down meals with wine pairings and reservation requirements. This bakery exists in the practical layer of your Tokyo trip: walk-in access, no English needed, Tabelog credentials that justify the detour from Jiyugaoka's busier streets. If 日本酒と和風中華OZ is your dinner destination, stop here midday to stock bread for the next morning.
The no-seating format and cash-only policy make this less convenient than hotel concierge bakery deliveries, but the price-to-quality ratio beats department-store bread counters across the board. For budget-conscious travelers or Tokyo residents who treat bread as a weekly staple rather than an occasional splurge, the six-year Tabelog streak provides enough assurance to route your morning errands through Okusawa.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO?
The venue does not specify particular items. Treat it as a Tokyo bread-category venue with Tabelog 100 - Bread - TOKYO - 2022 recognition, check what is available during the posted opening windows.
What should I wear to ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO?
There is no dress code. Wear whatever is comfortable for a Tokyo stop planned around the venue’s listed hours.
How far ahead should I book ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO?
Reservation details are not available. The confirmed hours are 10 AM–2 PM and 3–7 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday; Thursday is closed.
Is ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO worth the price?
The listed price is JPY 999, the venue has recognition from Tabelog 100 - Bread - TOKYO - 2022. Whether it is worth it depends on your itinerary, but those are the grounded points to consider.
Is the tasting menu worth it at ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO?
A tasting menu is not part of the information. Plan based on the confirmed Tokyo location, listed price, hours, 2022 Tabelog bread-category recognition instead.
Is lunch or dinner better at ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO?
The hours are split into two daily windows on operating days: 10 AM–2 PM and 3–7 PM. Choose a visit time based on those posted windows.
Can I eat at the bar at ARTISAN BOULANGER CUPIDO?
Bar seating is not available. The reliable planning details are the Tokyo location, JPY 999 listed price, Thursday closure, the operating windows of 10 AM–2 PM and 3–7 PM on open days.
