Nice quiet spot for a pit stop while walking in Yanaka Ginza. Came here cos wife likes coffee and caramel pudding. I like how everything has a mild sugary flavour . Our drinks and desserts came with some complimentary pretzels

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Kissa Nito opened in 2018 but has a beautiful, vintage Japanese cafe "Kissaten" vibe. It’s a small, intimate space with only around 10 seats. Please note that they don't offer an espresso menu. ​Key things to keep in mind at Nito: ​The "Backup" Table: There is one table near the door (not against a wall, has shop cards on it) with two chairs, but it’s actually for one person only. It’s a bit of an overflow seat. If that’s the only spot left, they won't seat a group. Don't take it personally or think they’re being rude—it’s just their policy to maintain a quiet and cozy atmosphere. No Small Kids: They don't allow infants or toddlers. Personally, it’s the only policy I’m not a huge fan of, but it’s fairly common in tiny shops like this in Japan. Most "Kissaten" prioritize a quiet, cozy atmosphere for reading and coffee over high-volume service. ​If you want to talk loudly, stay for a long time when it’s crowded, charge your phone, or strike multiple poses for Instagram photos, you’d be better off going to a larger, more modern cafe. I’ve been coming here for 6 years, and it’s always neat and clean. The coffee and sweets are consistently amazing. If you want a quiet, authentic Japanese coffee experience, this is the perfect place. Just respect the vibe.

If you’re expecting a lively New York or Tokyo-style café buzzing with conversation, this isn’t it. Here, you’ll find a calm, intimate atmosphere behind a frosted window—just you (and your company), your drink, and a slice of cake. Go for the French roast press and chocolate cake. A must-try.

I was really looking forward to visiting this café during our trip to Japan, but unfortunately, our experience was incredibly disappointing. We arrived a little early and were waiting outside with our baby when I tried to feed them discreetly. The owner came out and told us off, making it very clear that we weren’t welcome. As a parent, it was upsetting and disheartening to be treated so unkindly for simply feeding a baby while waiting for the business to open. If you’re traveling with a little one, I’d recommend avoiding this place — it’s definitely not baby-friendly.

If I could give this place 0/5 stars, I would. When my sister advised that we should have a coffee at this beautiful looking cafe, we came a little early and decided to wait patiently outside of the venue to open with my brother-in-law and 6-month niece. Taking advantage of the time, my sister began to bottle feed her daughter while we wait to be greeted in. However 2 minutes before opening, we were rudely interrupted by the owner pointing centimetres away from my niece’s face telling us to leave immediately. Even when my brother-in-law tried to explain that we were waiting to come in, he completely ignored him and motioned us to move along. I can completely understand that we are foreigners, and even more so having a small child that might cause some noise sometimes are not welcome to venues, however I have never felt more ashamed and embarrassed than when we were harshly attacked by the presumably cafe owner. We had no intention of making the man angry, we just wanted to have a coffee and enjoy the experience that other customers had. If you are a foreigner or a parent, I advise you stay away from here to avoid the horrendous experience we had.