Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan

Tricolore Honten

Name: Tricolore Honten
Address: 5 Chome-9-17 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: +81 3-3571-1811

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Ginza Coffee House

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About Tricolore Honten

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.

Looking for a Tokyo venue with a verified, straightforward profile? Tricolore Honten is listed in Tokyo with casual dress, a typical spend of JPY 1,000-JPY 1,999, operating hours from 8 AM to 7 PM on every day except Tuesday, when it is closed. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022. Beyond those points, specific details such as menu items, seating layout, reservation policy, payment methods, service format are not verified here, so plan with the basics and confirm any finer details directly before visiting.

Verified Profile

Tricolore Honten appears in the kissaten category through its Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition, but this guide does not have verified details on particular drinks, desserts, brewing methods, beans, seating, or ordering format. Treat it as a casual Tokyo stop with a modest listed price range rather than a page built around unverified menu claims. 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 verified schedule is simple: Tricolore Honten is open Monday and Wednesday through Sunday from 8 AM to 7 PM, it is closed on Tuesday. No verified last-order time, crowd pattern, holiday schedule, neighborhood landmark, or seasonal wait estimate is available here. 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 here 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: this page only verifies Tricolore Honten’s price range, hours, casual dress, Tokyo location, Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 listing. For more Tokyo dining, see our full Tokyo restaurants guide.

Reservations: Not verified here; 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 verified here; confirm directly with the venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tricolore Honten good for solo dining?

Solo suitability is not specifically verified here. The confirmed details 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?

Group accommodation, seating layout, reservation policy are not verified here. If you are visiting with others, confirm directly with the venue before going.

What should a first-timer know about Tricolore Honten?

Use the verified basics: 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 verified 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 verified here.

Is Tricolore Honten good for a special occasion?

The verified dress code is casual, so Tricolore Honten is best framed as a casual Tokyo option based on the data available here. For a more occasion-focused comparison, you may also consider Tokyo En or L'AFFINAGE, but this guide does not verify a specific special-occasion format for Tricolore Honten.

What are alternatives to Tricolore Honten?

Allowed Pearl comparisons include Sawada, L'AFFINAGE, Tokyo En, Honten Yamashina, Noto Kanazawanosachi Ginza Furuta. This guide does not verify that those venues 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 verified for Tricolore Honten. The verified details are the Tokyo location, casual dress code, JPY 1,000-1,999 price range, hours, Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 listing.

Location

5 Chome-9-17 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan

Tokyo, Japan

Compare Tricolore Honten

How Easy to Book: Tricolore Honten vs. Peers

Venue	Cuisine	Price	Booking Difficulty
Tricolore Honten		JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Easy
L'AFFINAGE	French	¥¥¥	Unknown
Sawada	Japanese	¥¥¥¥	Unknown
Tokyo En			Unknown
Noto Kanazawanosachi Ginza Furuta	Japanese	¥¥	Unknown
Honten Yamashina		JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999	Unknown

Side-by-side comparison to help you decide where to book.

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

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.