Matterhorn
★ 4.2 ｜ 1,420 reviews
Historic Meguro patisserie · Retro cafe · Famous baumkuchen
📍 Japan, 〒152-0004 Tokyo, Meguro City, Takaban, 3-chōme−5−１ カワムラビル
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Hours
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 6:30 PM
About
Snug bakery with artworks & chandeliers, selling handmade chocolates & cakes, plus coffee.
The full picture
A historic patisserie and cafe dating back to 1952, famous for its European-style pastries, handmade chocolates, and signature illustrated packaging.
It suits fans of nostalgic sweets, solo diners, and those looking for a traditional Tokyo cafe experience at reasonable prices.
Expect a short wait throughout the day as it is a highly popular local spot.
💡 Carry cash for lunch service and be aware that the cafe may allow indoor smoking.
Visitors love
- reasonable prices
- classic European style
- charming illustrated packaging
- excellent seasonal chestnut cream
- dog friendly atmosphere
Some note
- cash only for lunch
- indoor smoking allowed
- high crowd volume
Good to know
- Is it good for kids?
- Not mentioned in reviews
- Is it OK on a rainy day?
- Yes, it is a snug indoor bakery and cafe with chandeliers and a comfortable seating area.
- How long should I stay?
- Most visitors stay for 30 to 60 minutes to enjoy a cake and coffee.
- Is a reservation needed?
- Not mentioned in reviews
Visitor reviews
★★★
Matterhorn is a long-standing patisserie and café that has been a local favorite since 1952. Known for its classic European-style pastries and charming illustrated packaging, the shop has built a strong reputation over the decades as one of the area’s most beloved sweets spots.
Despite its history and popularity, the prices are surprisingly reasonable for Tokyo, making it an easy place to stop by for dessert.
We tried their famous Demier cake along with a Savarin, both of which were enjoyable—perfect treats while exploring the neighborhood.
★★★★★
Another highly popular café. The entrance area is for take-out with the café in the backend. Mot of the café options are ice cream or sherbert, but I opted for the seasonal chestnut cream. With a strong scent of chestnuts and sweet cream, enjoyed a fantastic dessert. For guys, best if you go with a female companion.
Crowd Size: Very High (5min wait)
Serving Speed: Average
Payment Method: Cash Only (lunch)
★★★★
S Swiss Bakery with good choices for cakes (big and small) and cookies. The shop is very popular but they also have a Café area where cake can be ordered together with delicious coffee.
★★★★★
Nice cafe serving lunch with a rotating menu. Dog friendly, lots of magazines and good food. Watch out that it allows smoking inside.
★★★★★
My best patisserie from childhood.