Hoshino Coffee at Go Harajuku
Location: 1 Chome-19-11 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Harajuku, Tokyo
A beloved Japanese café chain serving hand-dripped coffee and Western-style dishes in a warm, retro-inspired setting.
A beloved Japanese café chain serving hand-dripped coffee and Western-style dishes in a warm, retro-inspired setting.
Hoshino Coffee is one of Japan's most recognised café chains, and its Harajuku branch delivers the same reliable quality and comforting atmosphere that has made the brand a nationwide favourite. The café is known for its dedication to hand-dripped coffee, prepared tableside with care and precision, alongside a menu of Western-influenced dishes.The food menu extends well beyond typical café fare, offering soufflé pancakes, Dutch baby pancakes, pasta dishes, and generous sandwich plates. The soufflé pancakes in particular have earned something of a cult following, with their impossibly fluffy texture and delicate sweetness drawing queues at peak times.
The interior channels a cosy, European-influenced aesthetic with warm wood tones and soft lighting, creating a space that feels equally suited to a casual breakfast or a leisurely afternoon break. Located within easy reach of Harajuku Station, it is a dependable choice for visitors wanting a sit-down meal in familiar, comfortable surroundings.
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Overall Rating
Based on 475 Google reviews
Negative Reviews
J C
Came here coz many places not yet open for breakfast at 930am. Worst coffee I had in years! It’s tasteless, doesn’t taste like coffee at all. The soufflé pancake taste more like cake… will never try another hoshino again!
JK
I had been in japan for almost two weeks and ate at lot if restaurants and cafes but this place was the worst Cafe I had been too, we stopped by to grab a meal on our way home, I ordered chicken katsu curry and a melon soda, the staff took …
Positive Reviews
Justin Chew
Excellent service with tasty food. Thank you.
Hunter Harris
Coffee is fantastic, and pancakes are very tasty. Atmosphere is top tier, i would love to stay here and relax longer. Service is a little slow for seating, and pancakes take 20 minutes, so don't come if you're in a hurry. But if you need to pass some time and rest this is a great spot.
Shannon Jacobs
I like to estimate the size, but all I can say is "large". I was seated quite near the entrance, where I can see 20 seats, and I could see much deeper down the aisle. From the menu and cups I'm sure it's the same chain I've tried before, …
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Hoshino Coffee
Coffee Shop Entrance with Signage
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Hoshino Coffee Entrance
Exterior view of Hoshino Coffee storefront featuring brick wall with framed signage, wooden door, glass elevator doors, and a menu board on stand near entrance.
Japanese Restaurant Menu Page
A printed menu page featuring seasonal dishes and desserts, including pasta with cream sauce, beef stew, and various sweets like Montblanc ice cream and mini pancakes.
Japanese Cafe Interior Display
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Japanese Restaurant Table Setting with Menu
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Pancake with Butter
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Hoshino Coffee Cup with City View
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Street Scene with Coffee Shop Signage
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Dessert with Soba Noodles and Ice Cream
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Takeshita Street Entrance
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Shrimp Pasta with Side Dish
A plate of shrimp pasta in a creamy orange sauce, accompanied by a small salad with dressing, a bread roll topped with cream cheese, and a small cup of dark liquid (possibly wine or syrup). The meal is served on a white rectangular tray with cutlery placed beside it.
Breakfast at a cafe
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Copper Mug with Iced Coffee
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Coffee and Iced Tea on a Wooden Table
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Hoshino Coffee Interior
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Caramel Pudding with Whipped Cream
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Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce and Peppers
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Iced Coffee with Ice Cream
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Strawberry Dessert with Ice Cream and Cracker
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Interior of a cozy cafe with wooden decor and leather seating
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Club Sandwich Cut in Half
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Coffee Shop Interior
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Hoshino Coffee Cup
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Takeshita Street Pedestrian Walkway
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Pouring Syrup on Pancake
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Soul Food with Custard and Ice Cream
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Waffle Dessert with Ice Cream
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Iced Coffee in Copper Mug
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Urban Street Scene with Crowds and Modern Architecture
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