Tabelog ratingThis Tokyo branch of a New York institution faithfully recreates the American brunch experience in Minamiaoyama. The restaurant is best known for its signature blueberry pancakes — a stack of three, crisp at the edges and fluffy inside, with blueberry compote between the layers and a distinctive warm maple-butter sauce that reviewers consistently praise. Another highlight is the Eggs Benedict, which deviates from the standard by serving the eggs on a house-made buttermilk biscuit instead of an English muffin, with a rich hollandaise sauce.
Guests almost universally love the pancakes, which also come in banana-walnut and chocolate varieties, and the generous, American-style portions. The classic diner atmosphere, complete with reliable coffee and milkshakes, adds to the appeal. However, visitors should be prepared for long queues, especially on weekends. Some reviewers also note occasional service lapses, like slow communication or order mistakes, and a mandatory one-food, one-drink policy that can increase the final bill.
Reviewers in 2024–2026 reported paying around ¥1,750 for the blueberry pancakes and a similar price for the banana-walnut version. Morning sets combining pancakes and Eggs Benedict were noted as particularly good value at ¥1,200–¥1,400. Typical spending is ¥1,000–¥1,999 for lunch and ¥2,000–¥2,999 for dinner. Most find the prices fair for the quality and portion size, though the required drink order (coffees are around ¥740) can make it more expensive than expected.
- Getting There: A 6-minute walk from Omotesando Station, Exit B1.
- Reservations: Reservations are available and recommended, especially for weekends, to avoid long waits. Same-day bookings can be made by phone. Walk-ins are welcome but should expect to queue. A 90-minute time limit may apply during busy hours for those with reservations.
- Payment: Credit cards, electronic money (including transport IC cards like Suica), and QR code payments (PayPay) are accepted.
- Children: Children are welcome.
- Seating: 52 seats are available across two floors. No private rooms.
- Rules: A strict policy requires each guest to order at least one food item and one drink.
- Smoking: The entire restaurant is non-smoking.
- Parking: No dedicated parking, but paid coin parking is available nearby.
