Get your fancy on at these 6 luxurious brand cafés in Ginza!
It seems a waste to come to an upscale area such as Ginza and settle for a regular chain coffee experience. Now, you can expect to do more than just shop at many of the luxury brand flagships in the area. This article will show you which shops offer something more: A place to relax and enjoy some café time. Prepare yourself for interior design that will likely make your jaw drop!
【GUCCI Cafe】
You’ll find this lovely café on the 4th floor of the Gucci Building. The high ceilings make for a special atmosphere; there’s a spacious, yet cozy, feel to the place. As for the menu, although there’s a strong focus on drinks and desserts, a selection of light meals can be enjoyed as well. Gucci fans won’t want to pass up on the chance to relax surrounded by the guccissima pattern. It’s on the menu, bill, and more.
You can’t go wrong with this tiramisu featuring the famous Gucci logo. (1,600 yen)
And how about one of these impressive cappuccinos?
- Address
- Gucci Ginza 4F 4-4-10 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Business Hours
- 11:00-20:00
- Closed
- Open everyday
- TEL
- 03-3562-8112
【BVLGARI La Terrazza Lounge】
An open-air terrace situated on the top floor of the Bulgari Ginza Tower. Hop out of the elevator on the 11th floor, and brace yourself for the magnificent view of this rooftop cafe. You’ll forget you're still in the city for a couple hours as you enjoy the resort-like atmosphere.
Bulgari Afternoon Tea Box (4,300 yen + service charges) (Available from 12:00-17:00) “Beautifully arranged in three layered boxes like jewels in a prized collection.”
In one box you’ll find mini sandwiches, sliders, and chilled tomato soup, among other things.
In another, mini croissants, scones, and quiche.
And the dessert box contains lemon cake, macarons, chocolate, and more!
It even comes with your choice of coffee or tea.
- Address
- Bulgari Ginza Tower 11F 2-7-12 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Business Hours
- 12:00-24:00
- Closed
- No scheduled holidays
- TEL
- 03-6362-0555
【Le Jardin de Tweed】
Introducing the Chanel Ginza Building rooftop terrace! After you step out of the elevator on the top floor, you’ll find yourself in a paradise in the middle of the city.
For a limited time only: SAKURA BOX (2,700 yen + service charges)
Availability Period: April 1st~October 30th, 2016
- Address
- Chanel Ginza Building 10F 3-5-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Business Hours
- 11:30-15:00 (L.O.) / 17:30~20:30 (L.O.)
- Closed
- Monday&Tuesday
- TEL
- 03-5159-5500
- URL(Japanese)
- http://www.beige-tokyo.com/ja/
【AQUARIUM at ALFRED DUNHILL】
Visit the bar counter on the 2nd floor, or have a light meal at the lounge on the 3rd. The antique sofas really add something to the already high-class atmosphere. Our writer recommends taking the relaxing café route and heading to the 3rd floor. The study-like interior is very distinguished.
Afternoon Set (Available from 11:00-17:00)
Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake with Drink Set 1,900 yen
- Address
- MEIDI-YA Ginza Building 2-6-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Business Hours
- Monday~Saturday 11:00-24:00 Sundays and holidays 11:00-22:00
- Closed
- Open everyday
- TEL
- 03-3562-1680
【Puiforcat cafe】
This café is located in the back of the 2nd floor of HERMES. Quiet and tranquil, it’s the perfect spot to kick back and relax away from the outside noise.
Coffee with Kelly bag-shaped chocolates for 1,050 yen.
The menu offers a variety of light dishes as well as desserts.
- Address
- HERMES GINZA 2F 5-4-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Business Hours
- Monday~Saturday 11:00-20:00 Sunday 11:00-19:00
- Closed
- No scheduled holidays
- TEL
- 03-3289-6811
【ARMANI / RISTORANTE】
This café is located in the back of the 2nd floor of HERMES. Quiet and tranquil, it’s the perfect spot to kick back and relax away from the outside noise.
Step inside to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and beautifully designed tableware and cutlery. For lunch, choose a course meal from 4,500 yen (+ service charges).
Here’s a peek at some of the menu items.
Snow crab soup with a colourful presentation.
Succulent veal cheek simmered in beer. It is beyond delicious. The course comes with bread as well.
Tiramisu cake topped with cream cheese for dessert—yes, please!
And finally, a cappuccino worth waiting for.
- Address
- Armani Ginza Tower 10F 5-5-4 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Business Hours
- Lunch 11:30-14:00 (L.O.) Dinner 18:00-21:30(L.O.) ※Sundays and holidays 21:00 (L.O.)
- Closed
- The New Year holiday (Dec. 29 to Jan. 4)
- TEL
- 0303-6274-7005
- URL(Japanese)
- http://www.armani-ristorante.jp/
Author
Birth place: Kanagawa prefecture
Kenji Nishiyama - Ginza de Lunch
In addition to running an IT consulting firm, I spend my lunch hours scouring the nearby Ginza area for the best places to eat.