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    Tabelog 2022

    Daphne

    Minato, Tokyo

    Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

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    Price

    - JPY 999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown

    Why go

    A cash-only, six-seat kissa in Shiba that's earned back-to-back Tabelog Kissaten 100 placements (2021, 2022) while keeping every visit under JPY 999. Walk-in only, takeout available, best visited before 2:30 PM to avoid the smoking-allowed hours. A reliable, low-cost stop near Mita Station rather than a destination café.

    About Daphne

    Daphne is a Tokyo venue listed in the Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 selection, with a price point of JPY 999. Daphne is in Tokyo, it keeps daytime hours, it is closed on Wednesdays.

    What You're Paying For

    Daphne's price is JPY 999, placing it at the accessible end of Tokyo dining. Its hours are 10 AM–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 AM–5 PM on Saturday and Sunday; and closed on Wednesday. Beyond that, specific details such as seating count, reservation policy, payment methods, smoking rules, menu items, service format are not available.

    For context, Daphne can be considered alongside other comparisons listings such as Chuogo Hanten Mita, Mon-Rico, Mita Basara Honten, Horumon Masaru, Chinese Hanten Mita ten, though each serves a different purpose for diners. Daphne's value proposition is straightforward: a Tokyo venue with a JPY 999 price point and a 2022 Tabelog 100 Kissaten listing.

    Takeout and Off-Premise Strategy

    There is no takeout or delivery information for Daphne, so do not plan around off-premise service unless you confirm directly with the venue. What is clear is the operating schedule: 10 AM–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 AM–5 PM on Saturday and Sunday; closed Wednesday.

    Because specific menu items are not listed, it is safest to treat Daphne as a Tokyo kissaten listing with limited public detail rather than assume particular coffee, pastry, or light-meal offerings. If you are planning a visit, use the hours and price as the reliable baseline.

    For visitors comparing options, Daphne fits into a lower-cost Tokyo stop based on its JPY 999 price point. If you are exploring Tokyo's restaurant scene more broadly, keep in mind that booking rules, table count, payment policy, smoking policy, dietary accommodations are not specified.

    The Tabelog recognition is the 2022 Tabelog 100 - Kissaten listing. That recognition is useful context, but it should not be expanded into claims about exact scores, multiple-year placement, menu quality, or service style. Compared with Tokyo's cocktail bars or upscale hotel lounges, Daphne is best understood from the facts alone: a Tokyo kissaten listing with daytime hours and JPY 999 pricing.

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    Restaurant contextTokyo, Japan
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    Planning details

    Location
    5 Chome-10-11 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0014, Japan
    Website
    daphne-coffee.jp
    Phone
    +81 3-3451-9440
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    Venue details

    Ambiance

    A classic kissaten atmosphere with just a few tables, a calm and relaxed feel, and a ‘hideout’ vibe where guests quietly enjoy serious coffee rather than a bustling café scene.

    Tags

    Vibe

    QuietClassicCozy

    Best For

    SoloAfter WorkCasual Hangout

    Experience

    StandaloneDesign Destination

    At the Table

    Noise Level
    Quiet
    Service Style
    Counter Service
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Intimate

    Signature Dishes

    • Apollon (bitter blend coffee beans)
    • Daphne (mild blend coffee beans)
    • Sweet Briar (light sour blend)
    • Single-origin Kilimanjaro medium roast
    • Single-origin Mandheling dark roast
    Planning details

    Location

    5 Chome-10-11 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo 108-0014, Japan · Directions

    +81 3-3451-9440

    daphne-coffee.jp

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    Also Consider

    • Mon-Rico, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Chuogo Hanten Mita, Ramen, Ramen
    • Chinese Hanten Mita ten, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
    • Horumon Masaru, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 - JPY 999
    • Mita Basara Honten, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
    Restaurant context

    At under JPY 999, Daphne operates at the floor of Mita's pricing spectrum. Mon-Rico (JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch) and Mita Basara Honten (JPY 10,000–14,999 dinner, JPY 2,000–2,999 lunch) deliver sit-down service and multi-course menus; Daphne delivers coffee and takeout efficiency. If you're optimizing for cost and convenience, this is the clear pick. For a quick lunch under JPY 2,000, Chuogo Hanten Mita (ramen) or Horumon Masaru (grilled offal, under JPY 999 at lunch) offer more substantial meals; Daphne is better suited to coffee breaks than hunger fixes.

    Booking difficulty is non-existent, Daphne doesn't take reservations. Walk in during weekday mornings or early afternoons for the best chance at a table. Chinese Hanten Mita ten (JPY 15,000–19,999 dinner) requires advance planning and handles groups more comfortably. If you're a solo traveler or pair looking for a low-commitment stop, Daphne's six-seat, walk-in format works in your favor. For groups of three or more, the lack of capacity makes this a poor choice; redirect to Mon-Rico or Mita Basara Honten instead.

    The two-year Tabelog Kissaten 100 placement (2021, 2022, 3.70 score) puts Daphne in a small cohort of consistently vetted neighborhood spots. It's not the splurge, that's Chinese Hanten Mita ten at the high end or Mon-Rico for a mid-tier sit-down. It's the reliable, repeatable option when you're near Mita Station and want a Tabelog-vetted address without the lead time, the dress code, or the multi-thousand-yen check. If you're deciding between this and Horumon Masaru for a quick lunch, Horumon Masaru edges ahead on food volume; Daphne wins if you're prioritizing coffee or a quieter, smoke-aware environment (before 2:30 PM).

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I wear to Daphne?

    No specific dress-code information is available for Daphne. Use general casual Tokyo daytime attire unless the venue states otherwise.

    How far ahead should I book Daphne?
    Is lunch or dinner better at Daphne?

    Daphne's hours are daytime only: 10 AM–6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 10 AM–5 PM on Saturday and Sunday; closed Wednesday. No dinner service is indicated by the hours.

    What should a first-timer know about Daphne?

    Daphne is in Tokyo, has a price of JPY 999, is listed in the Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 selection. Seating, payment, smoking, reservation, menu details are not available.

    What should I order at Daphne?

    Specific menu items and preparation methods are not available. Ask the venue for current recommendations when you visit.

    Is Daphne good for solo dining?

    Solo-dining suitability is not available because seating layout and service format are not specified. The facts are the Tokyo location, daytime hours, JPY 999 price, 2022 Tabelog 100 Kissaten listing.