The Pokémon Company has officially revealed that the highly anticipated grand reopening of Pokémon Cafe Tokyo will take place this summer, bringing a fresh new look to the popular Nihonbashi dining spot.
This exciting announcement will surely thrill local fans and tourists who have missed the immersive dining experience since the eatery closed its doors for extensive renovations back on March 23, 2026.
The cafe management has explicitly stated that the venue will operate strictly by advance web reservation upon returning, meaning day-of walk-ins will not be accommodated in order to avoid crowding outside the store.
Operating hours have been slightly adjusted for the return, with the newly renovated location opening from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and last food and drink orders taken at 8:30 PM.
Fans should also note that it is perfectly fine to visit the venue strictly to purchase exclusive merchandise without needing a booking.
Alongside the fresh interior updates, the cafe’s menu will undergo a massive overhaul that will see several classic dishes permanently discontinued.
The expansive list of departing menu items includes:
“Pikachu and Bulbasaur’s Friendship Curry Plate”
“Pikachu and Charmander’s Friendship Curry Plate”
“Pikachu and Squirtle’s Friendship Curry Plate”
“Eevee and Colorful Friends! Special Mixed Rice Plate”
“Snorlax’s Full Belly Nap Lunch Plate”
“Pokémon Cafe’s Pikachu Souffle Pancake”
“Pokémon Cafe’s Berry Chocolate Parfait”
“I Choose You!! Poké Ball Dessert Bowl”
“Furifuri Mix Au Lait (Berry)”
“Furifuri Mix Au Lait (Choco)”
“Pikachu’s Crackling Spark Lemon Float”
“Polteageist and Sinistea’s Tea Party! Fruit Tea Set (Strawberry Flavor)”
“Selectable Pokémon Latte (Clodsire and Friends design)”
“Selectable Pokémon Latte (Dragonair and Friends design)”
“Paldean Wooper Burger & Clodsire Soup Pot Minestrone Set”
“Dragonair Plate Dragon-Type Sweets Set”
These sweeping menu changes will officially take effect at both the Tokyo and Osaka locations starting Sunday, June 7, 2026.
A few surviving menu items will also see price adjustments implemented across both branches.
The standard “Gengar’s Confuse Ray Smoothie” will increase to 1,265 yen (approx. $8 USD / £6 GBP), while the version including a souvenir glass will be adjusted to 2,255 yen (approx. $15 USD / £11 GBP).
Specific details regarding any potential new features or fresh menu items arriving with the renovation will be shared at a later date.
Pokémon Cafe Tokyo will officially reopen on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, with the updated menu pricing set to take effect from this date at all branches.
Fans eagerly waiting to secure a table should prepare their schedules, as online reservation slots will reopen on Sunday, May 17, at 18:00 JST.
This initial booking wave will specifically cover dates from the grand reopening through Tuesday, July 7, 2026.
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