Tricolore
トリコロール本店
Tokyo Core · kissaten
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-chōme-9-17 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061
- Hours
- Mon, Wed–Sun 8am–7pm; closed Tue
- Price
- $$
- Rating
- 4.3 ★ (1490 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Not required
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. The caption notes “高貴な喫茶店” (noble kissaten)—quiet, composed, unapologetically analog. 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
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.