Princess Cafe Ikebukuro

Japan, 〒170-0013 Tokyo, Toshima City, Higashiikebukuro, 1 Chome−32−4 藤原ビル B1F
$$$ Cafe , Hobby store
(61 Reviews)
Price Range ¥1,000–2,000

Princess Cafe Ikebukuro sits tucked into the basement of a building just off Higashiikebukuro, blending the casual charm of a café with the lively energy of a hobby store. This spot tends to appeal strongly to fans of limited-time themed collaborations, especially where pop culture and niche interests like NJPW (New Japan Pro-Wrestling) or anime collide with food and drink.

Inside, the atmosphere shifts along with the current theme, which changes periodically, making each visit feel like a small event. The space has a cozy, slightly underground vibe, lined with exclusive merchandise and screens showing classic matches or related visuals, inviting fans to linger and soak in the mood. It’s the kind of place where you’re as much stopping by to browse and geek out as to grab a bite.

The menu is a playful mix, featuring unique items like themed pancakes, matcha desserts, and some quirky savory options—such as curry with a creative spin. Portion sizes tend to be on the smaller side, and prices reflect the novelty and limited-edition nature better than a typical café.

Staff interactions seem attentive and helpful, especially when dealing with the reservation system that is necessary for popular collaborations. For visitors unfamiliar with the language or process, the assistance here makes the experience smoother.

This café is best enjoyed as part of a dedicated outing rather than a quick coffee stop. It suits visitors who want a blend of food, fandom, and shopping in one spot, and those times when a themed collaboration matches their interests. Reservations and timing matter since it can get busy, especially just as a new theme launches.

Overall, Princess Cafe Ikebukuro operates as a lived-in corner of Tokyo’s pop culture landscape—a place where local fans and travelers alike can step into a rotating world of curated themes, detailed sets, and a menu designed to complement the current vibe rather than traditional café staples.

Best for
Lunch
Dessert
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

61 Reviews
Dale Rutledge (TheWalkingDale)

09 Jan 2026

Currently a fun themed area for NJPW fans (but theme changes often). Both dishes we ordered were tasty but def over priced. Very small coffee ran 700¥. Small in-store gift shop had some exclusive items and showed old Wrestle Kingdom matches on the big TVs. A fun one time only experience. Credit Cards were accepted for payments.

Cassandra K

02 Dec 2025

I went to the recent My Boss is Goofy Cafe at this Princess Cafe in Ikebukuro, and it was a lot of fun. I though the dishes were very well-thought out and detailed. We were their first appointment of the day, so we were all lined up outside, and a staff member checked us in via their RSVP sheet, and asked us to pick out what food and drink we wanted so they could get it all started. When we were seated they brought out of each item, and there was a chance to order more drinks or dessert. While eating they called up groups of tables at a time to be able to go and look and buy special merchandise, so make sure you are listening for this. There was a nice mix of items you can see and blind-packs. It was nice to be with all the special items and eat the yummy food and take pictures. My only complaint would be the lighting isn't great, so the picture don't come out super nice, but that might be on purpose to keep it a sort of special thing for those who get to go. Either way, I'll always support this kind of thing for a show I like I think it's fun.

Bootak9

14 Nov 2025

Great experience, i went for the Ao no hako collab (blue box) i was going on a date but i didn’t know you needed a reservation but the staff helped me and even got me the reservation (the website doesn’t translate completely so i couldn’t do it by myself ) very nice staff and surprisingly delicious menu, although my date didn’t make it i got some nice stuff for the collab ended up buying to much tho Overall for me its a 10/10 and must go if you like the anime they are collaborating with

kみっちー

18 Sep 2025

2019年夏、銀魂コラボの時に通いました。原作完結直後の銀魂ロスの中、かわいいサンリオとのコラボで癒されました。新八役の阪口大助さんのサインも

aNastasia linalova

16 Sep 2025

Потрясающие декорации и вкусная еда. Вежливый персонал; который все объяснил и показал все правила. Было несколько человек, я купила дополнительный товар. Мне все понравилось. Буду Рада, посетить другой коллаб в этом кафе.

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