Bagelcafe88 — Restaurant in Tokyo

I’ve eaten bagels all over Japan, and they’ve all tasted like a round version of white bread to me, lacking the sinewy chewiness and depth of flavor that I crave when having bagels. I was hoping that Bagel Cafe 88 would have something closer to what I remember eating, and I was pleasantly surprised when diving into their Everything bagel, the closest facsimile to a bagel from the US I’ve had in more than a decade in Japan. The amount of seeds and onion was glorious and supremely tasty. Some of the flavors are seasonal, lending themselves to Japanese palates, but the lynchpins of western bagels are also represented. The store is compact, and the there are a few places inside to sit and enjoy bagel sandwiches or coffees and teas, but on a good weather day, you could happily sit outside on some of the stools provided for customers. The service was speedy and friendly, and the prices were reasonable. If you’re passing through this neighborhood in Tokyo and are craving a delicious bagel, I highly recommend checking...

Tried the maple cheese bagel lox sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. You can really taste the maple flavor and then the toasted bits of cheese give it a nice savory touch. My friend got a blueberry bagel with cream cheese and she also loved it. For drinks we got the peach iced tea and hazelnut latte, which we enjoyed. Came here because I’d never tried bagels before, and I wasn’t disappointed. Only downside is they make you order a drink if you want to eat in, but I still give it 5 stars because everything was delicious. Love this place, will...

I ordered their roast beef sandwich and iced caramel latte. The caramel latte was very sweet (which I like), but the bagel was way too tough and hard to eat, which stops me from giving the place a full 5 stars. I was pretty disappointed when I picked it up and it wasn’t at all soft or warm. The atmosphere of the place, however, is lovely, and I could totally see myself spend a day doing work here. The staff were also nice, despite being swamped with so many...