Great for Breakfast! 9 Restaurants in Tokyo That Open Early in the Morning Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Guide-

Update-date: Nov 08 2023

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Tokyo

Great for Breakfast! 9 Restaurants in Tokyo That Open Early in the Morning

Even during a trip, you want to make proper plans to eat at a good breakfast too. There are several different kinds of restaurants in Tokyo with early opening hours. Here's a list of 9 restaurants in Tokyo that are open early!

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1. Torito Branch (Tsukiji / Japanese Cuisine)

4. Torito Branch (Tsukiji / Japanese Cuisine)

This restaurant uses over 100 years of knowledge for preparing their chicken dishes. It has the atmosphere of a restaurant with a long history, but it also has the feel of a shop offering set meals that you can casually drop by. Their most popular dish is their [Oyako-don] (800 JPY), a truly special delight in which concentrated chicken stock perfectly coats the tender chicken and fluffy eggs. Also, make sure to try the [Bonjiri with Soft-Boiled Egg] (800 JPY), which uses bonjiri (chicken tail) that's cooked on a charcoal grill.

Torito Branch

Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays]7:30 am - 2:00 pm
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY
Access:
Address: 4-8-6 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Map
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2. Garden Kitchen Karumera (Shibuya / Western Cuisine)

1. Garden Kitchen Karumera (Shibuya / Western Cuisine)

This hotel restaurant serves a fusion of Western and Eastern cuisine. It's adjacent to a garden, so the abundance of greenery just outside the large windows gives it a soothing atmosphere. Since they open from 6:30 am, it's the perfect place for those who want to have an early start! You can choose from 3 different choices - the extremely filling [Morning Buffet] (3,326 JPY), the [American Breakfast] (3,326 JPY) with your choice of egg dish or ham, and the [White Omelette Breakfast] (3,457 JPY), which uses only egg whites.

Garden Kitchen Karumera

Open: Lunch 11:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. /Dinner 5:00 p.m.- 12:00 midnight (last order 11:00 p.m.) /Breakfast 6:30 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. (On weekends and holidays open until 10:30 a.m.)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Lunch] 2,057 JPY
Access: Five minute walk from JR Shibuya Station West Exit. 290m away from the station
Address: 26-1 Sakuragaoka-cho , Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

3. The Tavern Grill & Lounge (Toranomon / Western Cuisine)

2. The Tavern Grill & Lounge (Toranomon / Western Cuisine)

At this restaurant that specializes in grilled cuisine, you'll be able to enjoy carefully selected domestic ingredients and rare cuts of top-quality meat. The morning sun filters in through the tall glass ceilings, giving the shop an open atmosphere. From the seats by the window, you can see the Tokyo Imperial Palace and Sky Tree, and from the private rooms, you'll have a bay view of Odaiba. The buffet-style breakfast is slightly extravagant with a price tag of 4,844 JPY (including service fee). They have an open kitchen so that you can enjoy the charismatic chefs' performance on the side of an elegant breakfast!

The Tavern Grill & Lounge

Open: Breakfast: 6:30 am - 11:00 am (L.O. 10:30 am), Lunch 11:30 am - 3:30 pm (L.O. 3:00 pm), Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from the exit No.1 of Tokyo Metro [Toranomon Station] / 6 minutes walk from the exit No.3 of Tokyo Metro [Kamiyacho Station] / On the 51th floor of Toranomon Hills
Address: 51F, ANdAZ Tokyo, Toranomon Hills, 1-23-4 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo (Map)
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4. APRON The DINER (Kanda / Western Cuisine)

3. APRON The DINER (Kanda / Western Cuisine)

This popular restaurant serves healthy dishes and makes sure to pay close attention to the quality of their ingredients. With a warm wooden interior, the shop has both a casual, yet refined and mature, atmosphere. The morning buffet takes nutritional balance into consideration and is all-you-can-eat for the fresh vegetables and small dishes. You can get in without a reservation, but if you reserve beforehand, you'll get a small price deal with adults for 1,300 JPY and children for 700 JPY (free for under 3 years of age)!

APRON The DINER

Open: 7:00 am - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm), Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:30 pm, Breakfast 7:00 am - 10:00 am, Happy Hour 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm [Sunday, National Holidays] Breakfast 7:00 am - 10:00 am (L.O. 9:45 am) *open in the morning only on Sunday and National Holidays
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Kanda Station, located on first floor of APA Hotel Kanda Ekimae.
Address: 2-10-3, Kaji-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

5. The Lobby (Hibiya / Cafe)

The Lobby is a symbolic restaurant of the Peninsula Hotels. When you enter the hotel, you'll be greeted with a calming atmosphere where you can have a relaxing moment to yourself, making you question if you're still in Tokyo. The head chef selects the seasonal ingredients used in [The Peninsula Breakfast], which is a bit of a splurge for breakfast at 4,200 JPY. If you're exhausted from sightseeing, definitely stop by for some traditional afternoon tea and live entertainment.

The Lobby

Open: Breakfast 6:30 am - 11:00 am, Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Afternoon Tea 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm, Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
[Monday - Thursday, Sunday] Cocktail Time 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
[Friday, Saturday] Cocktail Time 10:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 3,000 JPY
Address: 1-8-1, Yuraku-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Map
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6. Sakura Cafe (Jimbocho / Western Izakaya)

A cute cafe restaurant with an exotic atmosphere that has its doors open 24 hours a day. This charming shop has a red and white color scheme, and you can eat traditional food from countries around the world. The breakfast recommendation is the [Tamago Kake Gohan Set] (800 JPY), which is a dish of raw egg mixed in rice topped with soy sauce. This set comes with two types of eggs for you to compare - the creamy aodama egg, and the mild and refined akadama egg. Another option is the morning buffet, which you can order from as early as 4:30 in the morning.

Sakura Cafe

Open: Breakfast 4:30 am - 11:00 am, Cafe / Bar 11:00 am - 4:30 am
Open 24 hours (24 hour jogging station / rental shower)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 2-21-4, Jimbo-cho, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Map
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7. Sarabeth's Tokyo Branch (Tokyo / French Cuisine)

As the Tokyo location of a restaurant known as "The Breakfast Queen of New York," this restaurant is a relaxing space that has a stylish interior accented with a beige-colored theme. You'll be able to feast on dishes recreated from recipes brought over from New York. The most popular item on the menu is the [Classic Eggs Benedict] (1,450 JPY), which features runny poached eggs. If you're looking for something sweet, try the [Fluffy French Toast] (1,250 JPY).

Sarabeth's Tokyo Branch

Open:　2F Restaurant Floor / [Weekdays] 8:00 am - 11:00 pm (Lunch L.O. 4:30 pm, Dinner L.O. 10:00 pm) *On weekdays 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, only orders for drinks are available. / [Saturday] 9:00 am - 11:00 pm (Lunch L.O. 4:30 pm, Dinner L.O. 10:00 pm), /[Sunday, National Holidays] 2F Restaurant Floor 9:00 am - 10:00 pm (Lunch L.O. 4:30 pm, Dinner L.O. 9:00 pm)

8. glams cafe (Oimachi / Cafe)

This cafe is known for its bread and coffee. You can take a break in this stylish yet relaxing space. The shop is filled with small and easy-to-eat bread and filling sandwiches. Breakfast starts at 430 JPY. For those who want to have a proper breakfast, try the [Morning Plate] (680 JPY), which comes with salad, yogurt, and coffee, or the [French Toast Plate] (860 JPY).

glams cafe

Open: Breakfast 7:30 am - 11:00 am, Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, Tea Time 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm *Tea time set is a great deal
[Weekdays] 7:30 am - 7:00 pm
[Weekends and National Holidays] 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: 500 JPY
Address: 1F, Brillia Oimachi La Vie En Tower, 1-16-2, Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

9. MARUKICHI (Asakusa / Japanese Cuisine)

At MARUKICHI, you'll have your choice of nutritionally balanced meals with quality ingredients. The sunlight shines in through the windows into the open space of the restaurant. Its spacious interior makes it great for kids, too! There are loads of vegetable side dishes in the [Morning Buffet], which is extremely reasonable at just 1,000 JPY! The menu changes every day, and for an additional fee, you can access the drink bar. It's in a great location just 2 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station, so try it out if you're traveling through Asakusa!

MARUKICHI

Open: Breakfast 6:30 am - 10:00 am (L.O. 9:30 am), Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) *Reservations required for dinner
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 2F, Red Planet Hotel Asakusa, 1-11-6, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo

Whether it's a Western-style breakfast like a hotel buffet or a balanced Japanese-style breakfast, Tokyo has many restaurants that open early for breakfast! Be sure to start your morning off with breakfast before you start off on your trek to see the city!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.