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Apart from electronics, anime, and video games, Tokyo also whips up amazing crepes to satisfy your sweet tooth
The upbeat and modern Tokyo attracts many visitors yearly. The place where all things electronic may be found, Tokyo has another trick up its sleeves—desserts. From fluffy Japanese pancakes to traditional wagashi (traditional Japanese confection), there is one for every sugar craving episode. True to the city’s abundant dessert reputation, crepe stores are popular among both locals and tourists, with plenty of stores available on Takeshita Street.
Revamping the French crepes into sweet, rolled-up pastries with a variety of fillings in the middle, Japan is your ticket to some of the best crepes you’ll ever eat. Filled with toppings like pudding, fruits, whipped cream, and ice cream, the selections are endless at these crepe stores in Tokyo, Japan. Scroll on for our list of the best crepe shops in the city.
Marion Crepes
Established in 1976, Marion Crepes started out as a humble food truck before finding a brick-and-mortar shop on Harajuku’s Takeshita Street. Its founder, Iwao Kishi, had come back to Tokyo after seven years in France.
Influenced by his time in France, he brought back with him his rendition of the French crepe. The now quintessential Harajuku street food is recreated by Marion Crepes into many menu selections including strawberry, matcha, azuki bean, and cheesecake crepes.
Marion Crepes, Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−6−15 ジュネスビル 1F, +81 3-3401-7297
Cafe Crepe Club
One of the few crepe stalls in Tokyo offering in-store dining, have a seat and rest your tired legs after walking around Harajuku. This small European-style architecture shop along Takeshita street is decorated with a deep blue colour and smooth checkered floors.
Cafe Crepe Club is led by crepe superstar Mizuki Ono, who is hailed as a pioneer of Harajuku-style crepes. Apart from sweet, delectable crepes, you can find crepes filled with leafy greens, avocados, and shrimp (perfect for those seeking a healthier alternative to crepes).
Cafe Crepe Club, Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−8−3, Ishikawa, 1F
Cafe Crêpe Laforet Harajuku
The sister crepe shop of Cafe Crepe Club, Cafe Crepe Harajuku (Strawberry House) is the flashier sibling among the two. Located conveniently in the heart of Takeshita street, tourists and locals alike may have their crepes on the go.
Offering over a 100 crepe combinations to choose from, this crepe shop is the go-to for crepe lovers. Find both simple and sophisticated crepes on their menu, including the hot custard banana crepe, matcha cheesecake crepe, and hot pork pastrami and cheese crepe.
Cafe Crêpe Laforet Harajuku, Japan, 〒150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae, 1 Chome−11−6 ラフォーレ原宿 一階
Creperie Tirol
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Previously featured on Japanese television, this crepe shop has been attracting crowds because of its unique crepes. Located in Setagaya City, it’s a stone’s throw away from the Shibuya area.
Choose from the shop’s many Instagrammable crepes on the menu, including ones with high-quality seasonal fruits and soft-serve ice cream. The stall also has monthly seasonal crepes and customers can choose from three types of fresh cream to pair with their crepes (Whipped cream, Hokkaido fresh cream, and soy milk cream). The best part? Some of their crepes come with super kawaii characters to top off the dessert bouquet.
Creperie Tirol, 8 Chome-7-17 Kinuta, Setagaya City, Tokyo 157-0073, Japan
Honey Bee Crepe
A crepe cafe located outside Harajuku, find Honey Bee Crepe on the quieter, less touristy streets of Tokyo. Apart from crepes, the cafe also serves a selection of coffee and tea.
Have a seat in cafe while munching on its unique crepes which include nuts, fruits, jam, chocolate, and more. Pair your crepe with a cup of iced coffee and a dollop of your favourite ice cream flavour on top.
Honey Bee Crepe, 3 Chome-35-24 Koenjikita, Suginami City, Tokyo 166-0002, Japan
Sweet Box
Sweet Box’s crepes come with a perfected crispy thick skin from the various trial and error done by the shop (it is also handmade by staff everyday). The shop also selects quality whipped cream that melts in the mouth.
The massive menu at the shop includes original crepes (cake and cream), ice crepes (ice cream of your choice and cream), and hot crepes (from hot glazes to pizza tuna).
Sweet Box, 1 Chome-17-5 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
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