Tabelog (https://tabelog.com/), the restaurant search and reservation service operated by Kakaku.com, Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: 村上 敦浩), has announced the "Tabelog 100 Best Kissaten 2026" on June 23, 2026 (Tuesday). The list celebrates the kissaten (Japanese-style cafes) that have earned the highest user ratings on the platform.
Official announcement site: https://award.tabelog.com/hyakumeiten/kissaten/2026
About "Tabelog 100 Best Kissaten 2026"
Under the concept "If you want to eat something delicious right now, go to these restaurants," the Tabelog 100 Best is a gourmet award that spotlights 100 highly rated establishments in each genre. The award has been presented across numerous genres since 2017, with the Kissaten edition now in its third year.
Looking at the breakdown by prefecture, Tokyo accounts for 58 of the selected establishments — more than half. In the Kansai region, known for its deep-rooted kissaten tradition, 12 establishments were chosen from Osaka Prefecture and 11 from Kyoto Prefecture.
Selection Criteria
Selection reference date: April 21, 2026
Establishments whose primary genre is listed as "Kissaten" on the selection reference date were eligible, with the top 100 ranked by score selected from among those.
11 First-Time Selections in 2026
This year's edition welcomes 11 establishments that appear on the list for the very first time.
Among the new entries are Café Lapin (Taitō-ku, Tokyo), celebrated for its aromatic nel drip coffee and thick-cut toast topped with a generous heap of eggs; Kissaten Satera (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo), known for its signature pudding crafted from condensed milk and cream cheese for an exceptionally smooth and creamy texture; and Jikabaisenkohian (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo), which offers carefully hand-roasted coffee alongside hotcakes grilled on a copper plate to order, plus a caramel-scented crème brûlée.
Also newly selected is Café Terrace Pont Neuf (Minato-ku, Tokyo), where diners can enjoy thick, chewy aged noodles and a house-made hamburger steak made with coarsely ground onion.
From Osaka Prefecture, ザ・ミュンヒ (The Münch, Yao City, Osaka) earned its first selection. The café is renowned for its ultra-concentrated coffee brewed over more than an hour, and for a legendary aged coffee — priced at over ¥100,000 per cup after 30 years of maturation.
Full List of First-Time Selections (11 Establishments)
| Shop Name | Prefecture |
|---|---|
| カフェ ウィーン 日本橋三越本店 | Tokyo |
| カフェテラス ポンヌフ | Tokyo |
| カフェ・ラパン | Tokyo |
| 喫茶サテラ | Tokyo |
| 銀座ブラジル 浅草支店 | Tokyo |
| 月光茶房 | Tokyo |
| 自家焙煎珈琲庵 | Tokyo |
| 珈琲 王城 | Tokyo |
| 七つ森 | Tokyo |
| ミロンガ ヌオーバ | Tokyo |
| ザ・ミュンヒ | Osaka |
Establishments that have relocated or undergone a complete renovation are also counted as first-time selections.
Any establishment appearing on a Tabelog 100 Best list for the first time across any genre is counted as a first-time selection.
About Tabelog 100 Best
Tabelog presents the "The Tabelog Award" annually to recognize Japan's most exceptional restaurants and, alongside it, releases the 100 Best lists across a wide range of genres to help users find great spots for every need and occasion. Additional genres — including bread and eel — are also scheduled for announcement later this year.
