A Dog-Friendly Cafe in Tokyo
Every seat at Green Beans Coffee welcomes your dog —
indoors, year-round, in Kitasando
Every seat at Green Beans Coffee welcomes your dog —
indoors, year-round, in Kitasando
Green Beans Coffee is a house-roasted specialty coffee shop tucked into the quiet Dagayasando neighborhood, between Kitasando and Sendagaya in Shibuya, Tokyo.
There's no storefront sign — it's the kind of place regulars find by word of mouth, and dogs are welcome at every seat.
In many Tokyo cafes, "pet-friendly" means a terrace seat only — fine on a clear afternoon, but not when it's raining or 35°C in August. Green Beans Coffee is different: the whole indoor space is open to dogs of all breeds and sizes, including large dogs, not just an outdoor terrace.
It's a working specialty coffee shop first. The coffee isn't an afterthought to the dog-friendly policy — it's house-roasted from 30+ beans, and the menu includes gluten-free options like rice-flour focaccia.
30 seats in total — 4 at the counter and 26 at tables — and every one of them is open to dogs.
Dog-friendly doesn't mean the coffee takes a back seat. Green Beans Coffee is a specialty coffee shop that happens to welcome dogs — not a dog cafe that happens to serve coffee.
30+ beans roasted in-house, hand-dripped to order. Ask staff about the day's lineup — flavor profiles range from bright and fruity to deep and chocolatey.
Rice-flour focaccia and other gluten-free dishes are available, so you can eat a real meal while your dog rests beside you — not just grab a coffee and go.
A dog-specific food or treat menu is not confirmed at this time. If that matters for your visit, please ask staff directly via Instagram before you come.
One detail that surprises first-time visitors: the wall of instant-film photos of other customers' dogs.
Cheki is the Japanese name for instant film (similar to Polaroid or Instax) — a physical photo that prints on the spot, instead of staying on a phone screen.
When the cafe isn't busy, staff can take a cheki photo of you and your dog and pin it up on the display wall. It's offered free of charge, but it depends on how busy the cafe is at the time — it's worth asking when you arrive, and confirming on Instagram beforehand if a photo matters to your visit.
Four ways to spend time with your dog at Green Beans Coffee, from a sit-down lunch to a full day out in Kitasando.
Sit down for a real gluten-free meal while your dog settles in beside you, not just a quick coffee on the way out.
See how the free instant-film photo wall works, and what to expect if you'd like one with your own dog.
What's confirmed for bringing a pet stroller inside, and a few things worth checking before your visit.
Build a full day around Kitasando, with this cafe as a comfortable stop along the way.
General etiquette for a smooth first visit — same ground rules as most indoor dog-friendly spaces in Japan.
If your dog is still settling in — a recent rescue, or simply shy around new places — a quieter time slot and a short first visit tend to work well.
3-30-1 Sendagaya, RC APARTMENT 1F
Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0051
Kitasando Sta. (Fukutoshin Line) — 3 min walk
Sendagaya Sta. (JR Sobu Line) — 7 min walk
Kokuritsu-Kyogijo Sta. (Oedo Line) — 7 min walk
Yoyogi / Harajuku Sta. (JR Yamanote) — 11 min walk
10:30–18:30 (L.O. 18:00)
Irregular holidays — check Instagram for the latest
Not required, but recommended for a specific seat or busy times.
Cash, credit cards, e-money and QR payment are all accepted.