Shinjuku Dessert & Café Bar tour – Top 5 picks

Indulge in sweet temptations and stylish spaces for a more enjoyable time in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area.
In the trend-setting zone of Shinjuku / Shinjuku-Sanchōme you’ll find café bars and dessert hotspots where the looks are as impressive as the taste. From late-night parfaits and vegan sweets to morning coffee spots and Japanese-style café bars… you’ll find a variety of styles that deliver “Instagrammable café moments”.
Here, we’ve selected five spots with high ambience and dessert quality, recommended especially for travellers from overseas to experience the best of Tokyo’s café bar & sweets scene.

Night Parfait Specialist Parfaiteria beL Shinjuku-Sanchōme

Address: 4F Cross Building, 3-8-2 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access: Toei Subway Shinjuku Line “Shinjuku-Sanchōme Station” 1 min on foot / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi & Fukutoshin Lines “Shinjuku-Sanchōme Station” 3 min on foot
Opening hours: Mon–Thu 17:00-24:00 (L.O. 23:30) / Fri & day before holiday 17:00-25:00 (L.O. 00:30) / Sat 15:00-25:00 (L.O. 00:30) / Sun & holiday 15:00-24:00 (L.O. 23:30)
Closed: None (Closed on December 31 & January 1)
URL: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13245627/

As a pioneer of the “night-parfait” boom, Parfaiteria beL is extremely popular. Their parfaits combine seasonal fruits and homemade gelato, with moderate sweetness that fits perfectly after drinks. Each component is crafted with care, resulting in visuals reminiscent of a jewelry box. The interior is relaxed and ideal for a night dessert stop. With late-night hours, it’s perfect as a post-dinner sweet destination.

The Jones Café & Bar

Address: 1F Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo, 3-4-7 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access: JR Shinjuku Station South Exit 10 min walk / Tocho-mae Station about 570 m
Opening hours: 7:00-22:00 (Food from 8:00, L.O. 21:00)
Closed: None
URL: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13251761/

An elegant café bar with New York vibes. In the morning you’ll enjoy aromatic espresso; at lunch the trendy “croffle (croissant × waffle)”; in the evening you can unwind with organic wine. Their standout “troffle” is a luxurious combination of a freshly baked croffle and the scent of truffle. It’s not just sweets—pasta and other food items are available too, making it a versatile café bar in Tokyo’s dessert scene.

Coto Café

Address: 2F Nakata Building, 5-17-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access: JR Shinjuku Station East Exit 8 min walk / Shinjuku-Sanchōme Station E2 Exit 1 min / Higashi-Shinjuku Station A1 Exit 8 min
Opening hours: Sun–Thu & holidays 11:00-20:00 (L.O. dish 19:00) / Fri, Sat & day before holiday 11:00-21:00 (L.O. dish 20:00)
Closed: None
URL: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13145454/

A hidden gem café tucked away in Shinjuku-Sanchōme’s backstreets. With large windows and antique furnishings, the interior invites you to linger. Seasonal fruit parfaits, white-sesame pudding Japanese-style parfaits, Basque cheesecake—you’ll find plenty of variety. Food menus are well-filled, making it ideal from lunch through dinner. The station access is great, and even on rainy days you can reach it with minimal exposure—perfect for comfortable café time.

TSUBASA COFFEE

Address: 1F Senju Building, 1-15-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access: Shinjuku-Gyoenmae Station 3 min walk / Shinjuku-Sanchōme Station 6 min walk / Shinjuku Station South Exit 12 min walk
Opening hours: Weekdays 08:30-17:00 / Sat, Sun, Holidays 08:00-17:00
Closed: Irregular
URL: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130402/13259936/

With the theme “Make mornings lovelier”, TSUBASA COFFEE is a modern morning café. The classic-modern interior houses excellent hand-drip coffee and sweets like tiramisu, seasonal fruit parfaits, and smooth pudding. Ideal for those who want a sweet start to the morning or a quiet café experience while travelling in Tokyo.

Kyoto Saryō Suisen Shinjuku Branch

Address: 1F Shinjuku Sumitomo Building, 2-6-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access: Toei Ōedo Line “Tochō-mae Station” direct / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line “Nishi-Shinjuku Station” 4 min walk / JR Shinjuku Station West Exit 8 min walk
Opening hours: 11:00-20:00 (L.O. 19:30)
Closed: None (Aligns with facility)
URL: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13247857/

A refined Japanese-style café from an established Uji Kyoto tea house. Featuring premium Uji matcha in luxurious sweets, and freshly made warabi mochi with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Matcha 3D art and hōjicha sweets round out the sensory experience. Ideal for tea lovers and those seeking an authentic Japanese dessert moment in Shinjuku.

Summary

The Shinjuku area is truly a hub of Tokyo’s café culture and dessert innovation. These cafés not only deliver great visuals for Instagram but also focus on high-quality ingredients and craftsmanship. During your Tokyo trip, make time for a sweet, stylish café break—the aroma of dessert and the ambience will refresh your travel spirit. On your next Tokyo visit, make sure to enjoy a special café time in Shinjuku’s dessert scene.