Tokyo has many crepe shops. You can try French-style crepes, Japanese-style crepes, and large dessert crepes with many toppings.
This article introduces five well-known crepe shops in Tokyo.
1. Tabane noshi – Japanese-Style Crepes
- Crepes with traditional Japanese flavors
- Matcha, black sugar, and other unique toppings
- Calm café atmosphere near Asakusa
Recommended menu: Kakegawa Matcha Brûlée Crepe
This crepe has matcha cream and a caramelized sugar topping.
- Location: about 5 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station
- Price: about ¥900 JPY and up
- Official website: Tabane no Shi
2. Gelato Pique Café – French-Style Crepes
- Classic French-style crepes
- Located inside a shopping mall
- Seasonal menu available
Recommended menu: Butter Sugar Crepe
A simple crepe with butter and light sweetness.
- Location: Omotesando Hills Main Building B2F
- Price: about ¥800 JPY and up
- Official website: Pique Café
3. PARLA – Premium Dessert Crepes
- Crepes made with selected ingredients
- Unique flavors such as truffle and rum
- Small takeaway stand
Recommended menu: Rum Raisin Crepe
A crepe with sweet rum-flavored raisins.
- Location: about 5 minutes on foot from Harajuku Station
- Price: about ¥1,500 JPY and up
- Official website: PARLA
4. Kotobuki Seian – Traditional-Style Crepe Café
- Crepes made with Japanese ingredients
- Quiet and relaxing café atmosphere
- A good place to take a short break during sightseeing
Recommended menu: Black Sugar Kinako Crepe
A Japanese-style crepe with roasted soybean flour and sweet black sugar.
- Location: about 5 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station
- Price: about ¥900 JPY and up
- Official website: Kotobuki Seian
5. VIRON Shibuya – French Crepes and Bakery Café
- French-style crepes made with imported flour
- Stylish bakery café environment
- Crepes served with bread and coffee options
Recommended menu: Banana Chocolate Crepe
A soft crepe with banana and chocolate sauce.
- Location: about 5 minutes on foot from Shibuya Station
- Price: about ¥1,000 JPY and up
- Official website: VIRON Shibuya
Japanese-style crepes are thin pancakes filled with cream, fruit, or other toppings and rolled into a cone shape. They are easy to hold and often sold at street shops.
Japanese crepes usually have many sweet toppings and are made for eating while walking. French crepes are often served on a plate with simpler toppings.
Yes. Some shops in Tokyo offer savory crepes with ingredients such as cheese, vegetables, or ham, in addition to sweet dessert crepes.
Most crepes in Tokyo cost between ¥700 and ¥1,500 (about $4.50–$10 USD), depending on the shop, size, and toppings.