Pinocchio

Wonderful pancakes! Not overly sweet. They’re freshly made, so you have to come at the right time to be sure to get a batch. Lovely couple run the place and they’re very kind. Little English but enough to communicate and order. I know I’ll be thinking about them 🥞 when I leave Japan.

Amazing little restaurant! The owners are extremely cute and their food is delicious! The place is getting more and more popular so be ready to wait a little to get inside! Very worth it I recommend!

Delicious pancakes, a very quaint place, adorable couple of owners prepparing everything fresh. An original immersion in deep 80's Japan 🥰😊🙏

Came here for the pancakes and they did not disappoint. They have a crunch on the outside and are fluffy inside. Great deal for about ¥500. The host/chef is also very kind and spoke English well.

Very cozy coffee shop run by the kindest old couple making you feel like you are at grand parents house. Coffee and their pancakes (hot cake) are the best.

Delicious soufflé pancakes, the couple that own the cafe are extremely friendly and have great customer service. Very welcoming to tourists and had a chat with us about our holiday in Japan. Love this place, will definitely go back next time we're in Japan.

A mom & pop shop located in a quiet residential area.
The cafe has a lovely ambience and I really liked the retro interior!
The hotcakes and coffee were delicious; I would like to try their pilaf on my next visit.

This place was great. The owner was very polite, and attentive, he spoke English to us and made conversation. I would definitely recommend it to any traveler looking for good pancakes in Tokyo.

I like the pancakes 🥞!!!!!
You must to try it
It really a lovely shop😍

This place was amazing! As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by the warmest owner. There are no English menus but fret not, the best places are ones with no English menus. You’re going for the pancakes anyways so you don’t need a menu. But if you are curious, the owner does speak English! I had the pancakes, of course, and hot chocolate. Oh my, it was delicious!! Definitely recommend if you want to try the Japanese style pancake!

It’s a very local spot. Quaint and quiet. Away from all the tourists. It can be intimidating walking into a place alone but the owner was so sweet and friendly. He asked where I was from and how long I was in Japan for. A truly genuine kindness.

Wonderful start to my day!!

Went there on a weekday. Was almost empty. The hotcakes are cheap, beautiful and delicious. The owner is friendly and very kind. He is running this place for over 50 years now. And while on weekday to get a seat is pretty easy, on weekends there is always a line. No reservations taken!! So if you have time, go on the weekday.
Interior is also amazing. You can feel the old Tokyo. So peaceful.
I would highly recommend this place, especially if you are already nearby or at least around Ikebukuro area.

Really homey feel. Lots of Pinocchio memorabilia. The pancakes are incredible and for 500¥ they’re a steal.

When you sit down you get given a jug of maple syrup to use to your hearts content

I also like to treat myself to the Viennese coffee.

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Wonderful, ambiance, small but oh so cozy little place. There are not many restaurants around so this place is a find. Warm with leather seats, wood interior and subtle jazz music in the background. They have antique but working video games for tables. The husband and wife duo doesn’t speak english but they are so friendly and accommodating. And the food of course is really good. Clearly made with pride in their business. Loved this place.

The pancake & coffee is so good!!👍👍✨
and the host is so nice to talk to us😊

The owner and his wife are as nice as their pancake.

It's a nice walk from the train station through residential area to this non-touristy place. The owner and his wife were very happy to receive us. We had the very special and amazing pancakes. Then afterwards go across the other side of the trains Tatiana for shopping and lots of local shopping!

Good pancake, also the owners are very nice

Best hot cakes and toasted sandwiches in Tokyo. Fantastic fruit juice and corn soup, too. Highly recommend. Oyama is definitely one of the best areas in Tokyo. Please visit.

The host was very polite, he knew some English and was hard at work. The fluffy pancakes were yummy, and the coffee tasty.

Good hotcakes and napolitan spaghetti