Anniversaire Café

Harajuku & Aoyama


This is Omote-sandō's prime people-watching spot, a Parisian-style cafe with terrace seating. The weekday lunch specials (a croissant sandwich or Niçoise salad for ¥1620, drink included) are good value, considering drinks cost around ¥1000 otherwise.


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