Materiel
Itabashi, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
A 10-seat pâtisserie in residential Itabashi, Materiel has held a Tabelog Sweets TOKYO 100 spot since 2018 for precise, French-leaning cakes at JPY 1,000–2,000. Seasonal parfaits (June–October only) add sit-down appeal, but the core format is takeaway. Limited hours (closed Wednesday/Thursday) and a small case mean timing and flexibility matter; worth the trip if you're already north of Shinjuku or chasing Tabelog's sweets shortlist.
About Materiel
Materiel is a Tokyo venue listed in the Tabelog 100 Sweets TOKYO 2023 selection. Plan around its posted hours: 10 AM to 6 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, with closures on Wednesday and Thursday. Spending ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999.
For seating, menu format, service style, specific dishes, dietary accommodations, reservations, take-out, delivery, or exact location within Tokyo, check current details directly before making a special trip.
Planning Around the Confirmed Hours
Materiel’s schedule is straightforward: Monday 10 AM–6 PM, Tuesday 10 AM–6 PM, Wednesday closed, Thursday closed, Friday 10 AM–6 PM, Saturday 10 AM–6 PM, Sunday 10 AM–6 PM. Confirm the latest opening status before visiting, especially around holidays or special closures.
Plan conservatively and use the posted hours and spending ranges as the main practical anchors.
Price, Practicality, Peer Context
Materiel’s spending ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, placing it in a modest-to-mid spending band. For comparison planning, you may also look at Pinocchio, CRIOLLO Honten, China Soba Osada, Asahi Chonai Kai, or other Tokyo dining options, without assuming they share Materiel’s format or offering. For a broader city view, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
The Tabelog 100 Sweets TOKYO 2023 listing is Materiel’s key recognition. Check directly for current details on rankings, scores, neighborhood positioning, specific products, or the size and layout of the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 21-6 Oyamacho, Itabashi City, Tokyo 173-0023, Japan
- Website
- patisserie-materiel.com/index.html
- Phone
- +81 3-5917-3206
Venue details
Ambiance
A quiet, low-key cake shop with just a handful of indoor seats and a small terrace, giving it a cozy, neighborhood feel rather than a busy cafe atmosphere.
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- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Planning details
Location
21-6 Oyamacho, Itabashi City, Tokyo 173-0023, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- China Soba Osada, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- JUICY ALL STARZ, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Pinocchio, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
- Asahi Chonai Kai, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- CRIOLLO Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Materiel's Tabelog Sweets 100 pedigree (seven consecutive years) and 3.78 rating place it above neighbourhood pâtisseries in technical execution, but its 10-seat format and limited hours (closed Wednesday/Thursday, 10 AM–6 PM otherwise) make it less accessible than Pinocchio or CRIOLLO Honten, both of which operate longer schedules and seat more guests. At JPY 1,000–2,000 per item, all three sit in the same price tier; Materiel's edge is consistency and the quiet recognition that comes with repeat Tabelog selection.
For sit-down dessert with a wider menu, Pinocchio and CRIOLLO offer more flexibility. For takeaway cake with Tabelog-verified precision, Materiel is the pick, but only if you can work around the midweek closures and the small inventory. China Soba Osada and Asahi Chonai Kai serve budget savoury meals in the same neighbourhood (JPY 1,000–2,000), but neither competes on format or category, they're lunch stops, not sweets destinations.
JUICY ALL STARZ operates in a different lane entirely (casual counter service, no Tabelog recognition), making it a fallback for quick bites rather than a. If you're mapping a Tokyo sweets crawl and Materiel's hours don't align, pivot to Pinocchio or CRIOLLO; if the schedule works and you're chasing Tabelog's shortlist, Materiel justifies the detour.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Materiel handle dietary restrictions?
Contact Materiel directly before visiting if you have a dietary requirement, allergy concern, or need information about vegan, gluten-free, or customized options.
What should I order at Materiel?
Materiel appears in the Tabelog 100 Sweets TOKYO 2023 selection, so use the venue’s current menu information when deciding what to order.
Is Materiel worth the price?
Materiel’s spending ranges are JPY 1,000–1,999 and JPY 2,000–2,999, it appears in the Tabelog 100 Sweets TOKYO 2023 selection. Whether it is worth it depends on your interest in visiting a Tokyo venue with that recognition and its current offering.
Can I eat at the bar at Materiel?
For bar, counter, terrace, or seat-count details, contact Materiel directly. The posted hours are Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM, with Wednesday and Thursday closed.
What are alternatives to Materiel in Tokyo?
For comparison planning, consider venues such as Pinocchio, CRIOLLO Honten, China Soba Osada, Asahi Chonai Kai, JUICY ALL STARZ, or browse other Tokyo dining options. Do not assume these venues share Materiel’s menu, format, price, or recognition without checking their own current details.
