347 Café

Relaxed Italian dining at this upstairs hideaway in the heart of Shibuya, whose patio centerpiece is a swimming pool.

Nearest stn: Shibuya. 347cafe.com

A-Bridge

This funky rooftop café features artwork, occasional live music, and possibly the tastiest sweet potato fries ever.

Nearest stn: Sangenjaya. a-bridge.jp

Ask A Giraffe

Tucked behind a restaurant/eclectic home goods store, this delightful patio features rotating specials of honest, down-home café fare.

Nearest stn: Kunitachi. meturl.com/askagiraffe

Bissori

Homestyle Korean cuisine served on an enchanting covered patio, featuring warm wooden decor. Additional location in Yutenji.

Nearest stn: Ebisu. bissori.jp

Cicada

This wine bar/restaurant with a covered terrace takes “atmospheric” to a new level. Bakery and casual dining café also on the premises.

Nearest Stn: Omotesando. tyharborbrewing.co.jp/en/cicada

Eco Farm Cafe 632

Roomy Harajuku café terrace featuring a veggie-inspired menu along with an assortment of desserts and coffees.

Nearest stn: Harajuku. facebook.com/ecofarmcafe632

Konamon

Lovers of okonomiyaki and rustic wooded settings: get thyselves to this hidden Setagaya gem. Café/patisserie also on the premises.

Nearest stn: Sakura-shinmachi. meturl.com/konamon

Marunouchi House

Enjoy lunch in peaceful solitude on the seventh floor terrace of the Shin-Marunouchi building—but in the evening arrive early to beat the crowds.

Nearest stn: Tokyo. marunouchi-house.com

Mio

Italian-trained chef crafts imaginative dishes using ingredients sourced mainly from organic farms. Gyoza in flavors including spicy tomato and ham & cheese.

Nearest stn: Komazawa Daigaku. miomiomio.me

Pagliaccio

Watch the Marunouchi shopping crowd stroll by while enjoying Italian fare at this bustling sidewalk café/trattoria.

Nearest stn: Tokyo. meturl.com/pagliaccio

Savoy

Tender, authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pies consistently rated within Tokyo’s top tier. Two additional branches in Azabu Juban.

Nearest stn: Yutenji. meturl.com/savoy