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Café Knit

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Located in Kotobashi, Sumida Ward, Café Knit is a traditional kissaten serving celebrated thick-baked hotcakes, classic spaghetti Napolitan, and house-made pudding in a nostalgic, comforting setting.

4 Chome-26-12 Kotobashi, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0022
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01 / ABOUT THE PLACE

About this place

Café Knit's hotcakes make an immediate impression with their imposing, thick layers. Baked slowly and patiently, each cake boasts a crisp, aromatic golden-brown crust that yields to a tender, cake-like interior. As melting butter and syrup soak into the crumb, they deliver a comforting, nostalgic sweetness. Because each order requires ample griddle time, settling in with an unhurried mindset is part of the experience here.

Hearty Western Fare and Nostalgic Desserts

Beyond sweets, the savoury menu is just as dependable. Spaghetti Napolitan, tossed with chewy noodles and caramelized ketchup, is an archetype of classic Japanese kissaten fare. More substantial meals include set plates such as yakiniku, hamburg steak, and omelettes served with rice, alongside varied toast and sandwich selections. Sweets served in glass dishes round out the menu, from Knit's signature custard pudding and pudding à la mode to fruit parfaits and coffee jelly.

Quiet Comfort on Plush Velour Banquettes

With plush velour banquettes and low-slung sofa seating, the dining room retains the calm, lived-in atmosphere of the Showa era. Guests can linger over freshly brewed coffee, hot or iced milk tea, or a tall cream soda. The café accommodates modern visits with support for credit cards, IC transportation cards, and QR payments, making it an easy drop-in whether you are catching up with a companion or passing an hour in quiet solitude.

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Dining styles, seating types, and payment options. Find the way to enjoy your meal that suits you best.

Food and drinks

  • Great coffee
  • Great desserts
  • Alcohol Served
  • Beer available
  • Light bites
  • Breakfast menu available
  • Brunch menu available
  • Lunch menu available
  • Dessert available

Dining & takeaway

  • Takeout available
  • Dine-in
  • No delivery

Seating & Facilities

  • Table service available
  • Restrooms available

Also great for

  • Featured for breakfast
  • Featured for lunch
  • Great for solo dining
  • Casual

Reservations

  • Reservations not accepted

Payment

  • au PAY accepted
  • d-barai accepted
  • NFC mobile payments accepted
  • PayPay accepted
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Debit cards accepted
  • Transit IC cards accepted

Entrance & mobility access

  • No wheelchair-accessible restroom
  • No wheelchair-accessible seating
  • No wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Entrance is not wheelchair accessible
  • Few parking spaces available

Other information

  • Wide variety of tea
  • Quiet atmosphere
  • Relaxing Atmosphere

03 / TAKE A LOOK AROUND

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13 venue and food photos

04 / YOUR NEXT STOP

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4 Chome-26-12 Kotobashi, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0022

Please contact the venue directly with enquiries or reservation requests.

Opening hours

Closed now

Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)

Monday11:00–20:00
Tuesday11:00–20:00
WednesdayToday11:00–20:00
Thursday11:00–20:00
Friday11:00–20:00
Saturday11:00–20:00
SundayClosed
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BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Good to know before you visit.

Can I make a reservation?

Reservations are not accepted.

What payment methods are accepted?

Credit and debit cards are accepted, alongside transit IC cards, PayPay, d Barai, au PAY, and NFC mobile payments.

What meal set options are available?

Value sets include options such as hotcakes (¥750), beef curry (¥700), spaghetti (Napolitan or meat sauce) (¥770), and hamburg steak with rice (¥850).

What kind of items are on the dessert menu?

Desserts include Knit's special pudding (¥600), Knit's special pudding à la mode (¥850), Knit's special coffee jelly (¥520), various parfaits, and ice cream.

Is takeout or delivery available?

Takeout is available, but delivery is not offered.

What are your business hours and regular holidays?

Open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 to 20:00; closed on Sundays.