Tricolore coffee — Restaurant in Tokyo

Looking for a timeless café experience in the heart of Ginza? Tricolore delivers a classic atmosphere with a touch of elegance that instantly transports you to another era. With its retro-style interior and calm music playing in the background, this café is perfect for those who appreciate a slower, more refined coffee break.

The service was warm and attentive, and everything we tried was delicious! The iced café au lait is prepared right in front of you in true old-school fashion—watching the process is half the fun, and it tastes just as good as it looks!

The highlight for us, though, was the orange savarin—a soft sponge cake soaked in orange syrup and alcohol. Rich, fragrant, and perfectly balanced. It’s a dessert that leaves a lasting impression!

One thing to note: Tricolore is quite popular, and you’ll likely have to wait 30–60 minutes to get a seat during peak hours. But don’t let that stop you! Grab a ticket and explore the nearby Ginza streets while you wait—trust us, it’s worth every minute.

Definitely a must-visit if you're in Ginza and in the mood for a classy...

This place is great for brunch and the decor within the cafe is really classy (so expect the cost to be high).

We had the smoked duck sandwich (with four half sandwiches of smoked duck, orange marmalade, lettuce and tomatoes) and smoked salmon sandwich (with four half sandwiches of smoked salmon, lettuce and tomatoes). The bread is soft and the tomatoes are sweet though there isn’t much meat for the price (~3,000 yen) and comes with a plate of salad.

The main star of the cafe is the orange Savarin (the Saverin is soaked well with orange brandy and baked well). We also ordered their signature apple pie (delicious since the apple bits are plenty and crust crispy) and their cheese tart (quite normal like usual cheese tarts). The desserts are priced slightly below 1,000 yen each.

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TRICOLORE provides delicious breakfast. Crispy and soft toast, spread with cream and strawberry jam, served with mini salad and coffee, the price is reasonable. TRICOLORE still insists on using flannel filter cloth to brew coffee making their coffee smooth and flavourful. Desserts here are talked about by Tokyoites who love tea shops, and hot apple pie is the first choice. However, on this day, we have a special liking for alcohol, so the Savarin Orange with alcoholic sweet syrup is naturally the best choice. We also chose a dark chocolate cake to balance it out. We ate the two alternately and sipped the coffee. The tastes...