Tricolore Honten
Chūō, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 1936 Ginza kissaten serving hand-dripped cloth-filter coffee and cakes, Tricolore Honten earned consecutive Tabelog Kissaten 100 honors (2021-2022). Breakfast through dinner service, walk-in only, JPY 1,000-1,999 range. Counter and sofa seating for 49, closed Tuesdays. Three-minute walk from Ginza Station.
About Tricolore Honten
Looking for a Tokyo venue with a straightforward profile? Tricolore Honten is in Tokyo, has casual dress, a typical spend of JPY 1,000-JPY 1,999, operates from 8 AM to 7 PM on every day except Tuesday, when it is closed. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022. For specific details such as menu items, seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, service format, plan with the basics and confirm any finer details directly before visiting.
Profile
Tricolore Honten appears in the kissaten category through its Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition, but details on particular drinks, desserts, brewing methods, beans, seating, or ordering format are not available. It is a casual Tokyo stop with a modest listed price range. If a specific item, table type, or service detail matters to your visit, check the venue directly before you go.
Timing and Seasonal Considerations
The schedule is simple: Tricolore Honten is open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 8 AM to 7 PM, it is closed on Tuesday. Last-order time, crowd pattern, holiday schedule, neighborhood landmark, or seasonal wait estimate are not available. For the most reliable visit, use the listed hours as the baseline and confirm same-day operations if timing is important.
Compared with more formal or higher-commitment Tokyo dining plans, Tricolore Honten is best understood through its casual dress code, Tokyo location, JPY 1,000-JPY 1,999 listed price range. If you are comparing it with allowed Pearl venues such as L'AFFINAGE, Sawada, or Noto Kanazawanosachi Ginza Furuta, avoid assuming the same format: details provided for Tricolore Honten include its price range, hours, casual dress, Tokyo location, Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 listing. For more Tokyo dining, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Reservations: Not available; confirm directly with the venue. Dress: Casual. Budget: JPY 1,000-JPY 1,999. Hours: Monday, Wednesday-Sunday 8 AM-7 PM; closed Tuesday. Getting There: Tokyo. Payment: Not available; confirm directly with the venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 5 Chome-9-17 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
- Website
- tricolore.co.jp/ginza_trico
- Phone
- +81 3-3571-1811
Venue details
Ambiance
A nostalgic pre‑war kissaten atmosphere with red brick exterior, warm wood interiors, cozy two‑floor layout, and quietly bustling locals enjoying carefully brewed siphon coffee and classic pastries in soft natural and lamp lighting.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Antique Blend coffee
- Apple pie
- Eclair
- Morning set (toast, salad, coffee)
Planning details
Location
5 Chome-9-17 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- L'AFFINAGE, French, ¥¥¥
- Sawada, Japanese, ¥¥¥¥
- Tokyo En, Notable alternative
- Noto Kanazawanosachi Ginza Furuta, Japanese, ¥¥
- Honten Yamashina, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000-1,999, Tricolore Honten undercuts most Ginza cafés that charge closer to JPY 2,500-3,500 for coffee and dessert. L'AFFINAGE delivers French pastry precision at ¥¥¥ but requires more advance planning and a higher budget; Tricolore's walk-in model and lower price make it the better choice for spontaneous coffee stops or travelers on tighter schedules. Sawada operates in the ¥¥¥¥ kaiseki tier and demands reservations weeks out, an entirely different category. If you want award-recognized kissaten with minimal friction, Tricolore is easier to access than Sawada's formal dining room.
Noto Kanazawanosachi Ginza Furuta sits at ¥¥ for Japanese meals but focuses on lunch and dinner rather than all-day coffee service, so it's not a direct substitute if you're chasing the traditional kissaten experience. Tokyo En offers another Ginza dining option but lacks the coffee-and-cake format that defines Tricolore. For value-conscious travelers who want heritage credentials (Tabelog 100, 90 years in operation) without paying premium prices or navigating reservation systems, Tricolore Honten delivers the most straightforward path. If you prefer French technique or kaiseki formality, L'AFFINAGE and Sawada justify their higher costs, but for classic Tokyo coffee culture at an accessible price, Tricolore remains the better fit.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tricolore Honten good for solo dining?
Solo suitability is not specified. Details available are that Tricolore Honten is in Tokyo, has a casual dress code, lists a JPY 1,000-1,999 price range.
Can Tricolore Honten accommodate groups?
What should a first-timer know about Tricolore Honten?
Tricolore Honten is in Tokyo, dress is casual, the listed price range is JPY 1,000-1,999, hours are 8 AM-7 PM Monday and Wednesday-Sunday, with Tuesday closed.
Is Tricolore Honten worth the price?
That depends on what you are looking for. The price range is JPY 1,000-1,999, the venue is listed in Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022. Specific menu items and service details are not available.
Is Tricolore Honten good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, so Tricolore Honten is best framed as a casual Tokyo option. For a more occasion-focused comparison, you may also consider Tokyo En or L'AFFINAGE, but a specific special-occasion format for Tricolore Honten is not available.
What are alternatives to Tricolore Honten?
Allowed Pearl comparisons include Sawada, L'AFFINAGE, Tokyo En, Honten Yamashina, Noto Kanazawanosachi Ginza Furuta. Those venues may not share Tricolore Honten’s format, price, or service style, so compare current details directly before choosing.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Tricolore Honten?
A tasting menu is not available for Tricolore Honten. Details available include the Tokyo location, casual dress code, JPY 1,000-1,999 price range, hours, Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 listing.
