I absolutely hate Starbucks!! There, I said it. Actually that’s not true but I never go into a Starbucks unless someone else is doing the deciding. The reason is it’s so bland. I see going to Starbucks about as interesting as going to Mc Donalds which I also tend to avoid. I would much much rather go some place with some atmosphere, something I can’t get any place else. Something unique. Which brings up the Organic Cafe
The Organic Cafe is almost my idea of a perfect cafe. It’s got style. There is always great music playing. It’s got a selection of food and desserts instead of just a few cookies. The interior is interesting. There are various interesting magazines to read. There’s just something about a place like the Organic Cafe that makes me want to hang out there.
I found this place when my friend Miyuki invited my other friend Yuki and I to go to this recommended pizza place. After we left the pizza place (which was great). We looked around for a cafe.
I think the girls would have looked for a chain like starbucks but fortunately there was not one in the area so I walked into a store that had someone working there that looked like they would enjoy a good cafe and I asked them, "are there any good cafes around here?". She told us about two, one called something like Chanoma which we could not find and then the second was the Organic Cafe except it took as a few minutes to find it as her map was not that great.
And so there you have it. Unfortunately it’s not all that close to where I live or work but it’s not that far. I’ve been back 3 or 4 times and been happy every time.
It’s in Naka Meguro. Take Tokoyo line from Shibuya or Hibiya line and get off at Naka Meguro. There’s only one exit so from the exit cross the big street, and walk beside the tracks on the right side. When you come to the river turn right just before the river. The Organic Cafe is about 1 minute down the side of the river.
This is another great lunch place – right accross the way from Salvatore.
Although the name might evoke images of nothing but alfalfa sprouts and watercress on 15 grain bread, they actually have quite a diverse menu. The sandwhiches at lunch are open-face and HUGE. Lots of goodness to chose from, for a pretty good price. Gotta resist the urge for pizza and hit Organic again one of these days. 
-Pat (pjdwyer@k5.dion.ne.jp)
Hi,
I went today and I love the place!
I’m still looking for such places in Tokyo (Nakameguro isn’t really convenient for me as well…). Please share any good advices you could have!
Thanks again for the tip!
this place is shut like a granny’s…aah…cafe. Accorindg to a very reliable source, the wonderful O-ganikku Kafe is no longer open. Any decent replacements?
is it really shut?? i went last year and was looking forward to going back in october! boo.
Yes it’s gone. Apparently they are going to tear down the entire block and put up a 30-40 story highrise similar to the one on the opposite side of Yamate-Dori.
I heard it was moving somewhere. any ideas where? any other similar cafe recommendations?
According to ablog ,”>http://osanpo-cafe.ameblo.jp/category-4256afe8b1239e59ea73090e53f7313d.html>blog,
there is a place quite similar to the organic cafe in Naka Meguro that may be their new location. The blog calls it a sister store and says it has some of the same menu items.
■ 店 舗 名 ：『dish organic cafe』
■ 住 所 ：東京都渋谷区上原１－33ー6大塚ビル2 Ｆ
■ T E L ：03-5465-6455
■ 営業時間 ：月～土12:00～3:00、日･祝12:00～23:00
■ 定休日 ：無休
The blog says it’s in a building directly in front of the Yoyogi Uwahara station, on the second floor with a sign on the stairs.
I think I’ll try to go next time I’m on that side of the city. ^_^
hmm this place is one of my favourites,
actually the “family” of restaurants has a long history.
its been open for a while.
dish has the best pie in tokyo. its so hard to find good mash too!
relaxed..
hey!! your site is awesome first off, its so helpful!!
i live here in Naka Meguro for 3 months (im working) and am always looking for neat restraunts that are reasonably priced. if you know of any others in naka meguro let me know!! ill definitely be visiting the organic cafe very soon!
Hey, I heard the Organic Cafe closed down! Is that right? Gonna see Cornelius tomorrow night. Maybe he knows!