Starbucks Coffee - Shibuya Tsutaya

This is a great spot overlooking the famous Shibuya Crossing. We went around 7 a.m. on a Sunday, so it was easy to find a window seat and spend a couple of relaxing hours as the crowd was minimal. That said, the crossing wasn’t at its busiest either, so there’s a bit of a trade-off. The cheesecake and caramel macchiato we had were lovely and reasonably priced too.

Typical Starbucks food and drink quality, so you get what you expect (for better or worse, YMMV). However, service is exceptionally friendly and patient even when busy - and this is usually VERY busy! Get here as soon as it opens if you want a seat. The vibe is very relaxed and the view of Shibuya Crossing is unmissable. Good idea to take away chairs right in front of the window overlooking the crossing, as it makes it fairer and easier for everyone to get a chance to take a photo or video (provided tourists don’t lurk too long!)

Such a busy Starbucks branch because everyone wants to see the view of Shibuya Street from above. It is only available if you make a purchase, which is why this location is always super busy. If you get lucky, you will find a seat by the window.

This Starbucks store is located right in front of Shibuya crossing, so much so they have a glass window on second floor for guests to view the crossing. This store opened back is 1999. It is huge, spreads over multiple floors. The space is colorful, filled with amazing interiors. There’s also whole lot of merchandise goods like cups, water bottles, tote bags, dolls and more. The menu has so many amazing drinks and food. I loved their mango special. Never seen 8 baristas working hard at the counters. After putting our order, it took about 10 minutes to get the drinks. My mango frappé was so good, I finished it few minutes. I regret not getting a larger one. I was so happy to visit this historic Starbucks store though.

Starbucks Coffee Shibuya Tsutaya is one of the most iconic Starbucks locations in the world. Located right in front of the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing, this café offers an unforgettable experience of enjoying coffee while watching the constant flow of people below. The highlight of this Starbucks is the large window seating on the upper floor, which provides a perfect view of the crossing. It’s an ideal spot for people-watching, relaxing, or capturing amazing photos of Shibuya’s vibrant atmosphere. The interior is modern, spacious, and comfortable, especially after its recent renovation. The menu offers the familiar Starbucks drinks along with seasonal and Japan-exclusive items. The quality of coffee and service is consistently good, although the place can get very crowded, especially during peak hours in the afternoon and evening. Despite the crowds, this Starbucks is a must-visit for anyone coming to Tokyo. It’s not just a place to grab a coffee, but a unique experience that truly represents the energy of Shibuya.

Wow. What a view! Being located at the one of the busiest crossing in Japan, this place sure packed a view. As expected, it is very busy in and around the store. Extremely difficult to find seating anytime of any day here but I was able to capture a fantastic view of this crossing.

Great place to view Shibuya crossing. To prevent non patrons from crowding the space, everybody needs to purchase at least a drink. Staff approached me taking photos without a drink when my wife was collecting our orders. Good vigilance!

A great place to view the crossing while sipping a cup of coffee or tea There’s a paid café upstairs with a slightly better seating arrangement but if you just wanna enjoy the view for a few minutes, this place does great