CAFE ALPS — Restaurant in Tokyo

New favorite burger joint in Tokyo! For around 1100~1800 yen, you can choose from a selection of fairly generous sized burgers. I ordered the bacon cheese burger and was pleased that the meat was not over cooked and quite juicy and moist while the sesame bun was toasted and the lettuce and tomato were fresh. Although I wished the bacon was a bit more crispy, the garlic mayonnaise really stood out to me which is served on each burger.

I also enjoyed the collection of 60s~70s American rock and r&b playlist jamming out in the background of the rustic log ambiance — for someone from the states, it felt quite familiar and if I didn’t look around at the other tables and only focused on my burger and fries, I could have sworn I was home.

Servers were attentive and refilled water which is always a plus and the food came out impressively fast. Cash only was the only downside if you can even call it a negative point — just remember to bring cash and enjoy a damn good burger tucked away on the 2nd floor of a fairly residential...

Great burger shop!!!

The owner obviously loves mountain climbing as the interior is arranged with mountain posters. He must be particular about burgers. The meat is fantastic. They serve the HEINZ ketchup with the fried potatoes which I tremendously love. Also it seems this shop is by a family-run. The adorable and old lady will serve you the food.

One of my best...

Very decent burger experience with a surprisingly excellent espresso: they have a lever espresso machine, i think a la pavoni, and know how to use it!

If I came again, I’d be keen to know if it’s possible to have the burger done medium rare, as it was a bit too well done for my tastes. But still it was a good...