Hekkelun

I have been going here for a long time , long before someone hyped it up the wazoo on social media. The place is located in the Nihonbashi area of Tokyo. The old couple who runs it are very very kind. My one gripe was it is a smoking allowed venue. The coffee and pudding set was around $6 and there are only 12 pudding a day and it is sold out. The caramel pudding is good, not overly sweet. Is it the best in the world? I won’t say that, but it is one I do enjoy. The place is really about this homey, local destination you’ll love to hang out and have a casual meet at with friends… until social media ruined for everyone.

Super cute people running this joint. Mr master was super friendly and nice. The lady helping run everything was also super nice. The pudding wasn't as good as I had hoped but still pretty good, I put a little sugar on top to balance the bitter Carmel and it was better. Let's be honest tho, you come here for the experience and to support this 80 year old badass of a man working his butt off to make it. Long lines like many places here suggest the need to arrive early, all in all a good experience. Thanks again for having us and being so friendly.

Hekkelun Cafe in Tokyo is a charming retro style coffee shop known for its nostalgic atmosphere and standout desserts. Their coffee float is a delightful mix of bold siphon brewed coffee and creamy vanilla ice cream, perfectly balancing bitter and sweet flavours. The highlight, however, is their famous silky, oversized custard pudding with a rich caramel topping. Sadly they were sold out when we arrived. For a taste of classic Japanese cafe culture, Hekkelun is a must visit.

We waited a bit over an hour to be seated, but honestly, it was perfectly reasonable since the place is run by an elderly couple. You cannot rush art. Both hosts were very very lovely, and the food was delicious! The honey lemon iced tea was very refreshing, and the pudding was silky smooth but the caramel was a touch on the bitter side. It was very entrancing to watch the master excel at his art. It was a delightful light snack & a show. I may be biased since I seemed to be his favourite customer from our group, but the wait was very well worth it.

A delightful experience at Hekkelun Café! The master behind the counter brings incredible energy and passion, personally preparing delicious sandwiches and hot beverages with care. The standout, however, is the special caramel pudding – rich, smooth, and absolutely unforgettable. A cozy spot with heartwarming service and memorable flavors. Highly recommended!

WARNING do not bother waiting if there are more than 8 people ahead of you in the queue. The cafe is run by an elderly couple and they serve in ‘batches’ of quests, the cafe is tiny and can only fit about 15 people at a time depending on group sizes. Each batch lasts about 40min. I eneded up waiting 1.5 hours. I visited on 21/01/2025 alone and the experience was well worth it. Very authentic and the pudding and hot chocolate were nice.

If you read this, just don’t come The food (pudding, coffee, and toast) is okay, but with all the hypex it’s below okay The service, absolute garbage, if I can give -5 stars, I will give it. I need to queue around 2 and a half hours in a winter just to eat 10-15 minutes inside (considered fast, because I was quite in front of the queue). Another people come in and still need to wait 20 mins to get their pudding served. The atmosphere, below okay. I get that the old man was funny as he made a joke with others. But there were time where there are guest that just come in, and the old man drive them away, but his hands is wet, sk it splashed 2 guests and the just coming guests. LOL Just dont come, and let these two old man/woman to fix their system

The place is more than just a coffee shop. You are going here for the experience. It's like walking into this Tokyo neighborhood's history. The coffee is good, nothing fancy. The pudding is great, but all you get other than that is some toast with butter and jam