Tricolore
トリコロール本店
Ginza · Kissaten
A vintage Japanese coffee shop, slow and local.
Tricolore is a Ginza kissaten founded in 1936, still drawing weekday-morning queues. Known for the theatrical iced café-au-lait, made to order at your table—you pick the milk ratio. A poised old establishment worth the trip.
⚠️ Note: Caption mentions prices (apple pie ¥750, iced coffee ¥1,250); verify current pricing on visit.
As seen on Instagram
Original post by @mkk_gourmet
How to visit
- Address
- 5-9-17 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Hours
- Mon, Wed–Sun 8am–7pm; closed Tue
- Price
- $$
- Rating
- 4.3 ★ (1490 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Not required
- Payment
- Credit cards, Debit cards
- Takeout
- Available
Place data via Google Maps
First-timer tips
- Best for
- Ginza shoppers and history lovers wanting the 1936 tableside iced café-au-lait ritual; also ideal for a refined morning breakfast set.
- Avoid if
- Expect 45–90 min waits at peak hours; closed Tuesday. Iced coffee ¥1,250+; not for those in a hurry or on a tight budget.
- Nearby pairing
- Pair with HIIRAGI Ginza (1 min south)
What makes it special
Ninety years old and counting. The signature iced café-au-lait is performed in front of you, a small ritual in an era of instant coffee. Quiet, composed, unapologetically analog—a noble kissaten in every sense. Apple pie at ¥750, the iced coffee at ¥1,250. It’s the kind of place locals guard.
How to visit
3 minutes walk from Ginza Station (A3 exit). Open 8am–7pm daily except Tuesday. Expect a queue on weekday mornings. No reservations; cash and card accepted. Japanese-only menu, but staff can guide you to the famous iced coffee.
FAQ
What's the signature drink?
Iced café-au-lait (¥1,250). The staff pour it tableside and let you choose how much milk. The post calls it a "performance."
Is it really always busy?
The post notes lines form even on weekday mornings. Tuesday is closed. Early arrival or off-peak weekday afternoons may be quieter.