Kotabi
Alley Cats

Alley Cats

★ 3.8 | 258 reviews
Yutenji neighborhood cafe · Relaxed coffee spot · Casual local vibe
📍 1-chōme-23-19 Yūtenji, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0052, Japan
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Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Sunday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The full picture

A cozy neighborhood cafe in Yutenji specializing in savory American-style brunch and well-crafted sandwiches.

It suits brunch enthusiasts and a younger crowd looking for casual, non-pretentious food.

Visit on a weekday morning before noon to avoid the long queues common on weekends.

💡 Make sure to bring physical currency as this establishment only accepts cash.

Visitors love
  • well-crafted smash burgers
  • fresh avocado toast
  • reasonable prices
  • cozy hipster atmosphere
  • delicious tomato sandwiches
Some note
  • bread can become soggy
  • cash only policy
  • long peak hour waits
  • standard service quality

Good to know

Is it good for kids?
Not mentioned in reviews
Is it OK on a rainy day?
Not mentioned in reviews
How long to stay?
Roughly 45 to 60 minutes for a meal.
Is a reservation needed?
Not mentioned in reviews
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Visitor reviews

★★★★★Niki Camelia · 10 months ago
The restaurant is tucked away in a more quiet area, only a couple minutes away from naka meguro, filled with other cozy cafes and restaurants. I personally love sandwiches, tomatoes, and anything brunch food related, so this spot hits. One downside if you order the tomato sandwich is that the bread does get soggy by the end of it. There might be line if you come on peak hours or the weekends, but I went on a weekday brunch time and immediately got seated. The smash burger was also really good! They deffo know what they are doing, and they are doing it right!
★★★★Mathieu Deflem · 7 months ago
It's a nice place really, but indeed it can be very crowded and you may have to wait. We were lucky and were seated quickly (the last table!). We had a lunch, which was good solid food. Nothing special but very good nonetheless. By Japanese standards, the service is indeed not quite excellent, but it's still very nice. It's a very hipsterish place, of course. To each their own. It's probably best suited for a younger crowd. Cash only.
★★★★★Sergio Rey · 3 months ago
Came in on a weekday for brunch, so luckily there was no wait. We had the egg and tomato sandwiches that were delicious. The rest of the menu also looked very good. Cash only spot. Overall would recommend for a quick stop if you are in the area.
★★★★A Z · 10 months ago
We came on a weekday before 12pm, and had no wait to enter the store. The atmosphere was very American-like! We had the tomato ricotta cheese open toast and the avocado toast - both delicious! I particularly liked the combination of the ingredients of the avocado toast.
★★★★★Liv Boote · a month ago
I don't understand the low reviews for this place. It's hard to find brunch spots in tokyo beyond pancakes/French toast and this place does it well. It isn't overpriced at all. I had the special smash burger and it was a very reasonable price of 1,200 yen ish. In Tokyo, i would say that is very cheap. It came quickly and it was delicious. The menu is small but well crafted and well executed. Nothing pretentious here. Just good food.

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