Hekkelun

We waited a bit over an hour to be seated, but honestly, it was perfectly reasonable since the place is run by an elderly couple. You cannot rush art. Both hosts were very very lovely, and the food was delicious! The honey lemon iced tea was very refreshing, and the pudding was silky smooth but the caramel was a touch on the bitter side. It was very entrancing to watch the master excel at his art. It was a delightful light snack & a show. I may be biased since I seemed to be his favourite customer from our group, but the wait was very well worth it.

WARNING do not bother waiting if there are more than 8 people ahead of you in the queue. The cafe is run by an elderly couple and they serve in ‘batches’ of quests, the cafe is tiny and can only fit about 15 people at a time depending on group sizes. Each batch lasts about 40min. I eneded up waiting 1.5 hours. I visited on 21/01/2025 alone and the experience was well worth it. Very authentic and the pudding and hot chocolate were nice.

The place is more than just a coffee shop. You are going here for the experience. It's like walking into this Tokyo neighborhood's history. The coffee is good, nothing fancy. The pudding is great, but all you get other than that is some toast with butter and jam

We love this retro cafe that is run by the famous elderly couple! They are incredibly friendly (despite what we read on some reviews) and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The pudding texture is seriously good and it is not too sweet at all. Try the honey toast, it is toasted to perfection. The drip coffee is very flavorful and possibly the strongest coffee we've had in Japan so far.

If you read this, just don’t come The food (pudding, coffee, and toast) is okay, but with all the hypex it’s below okay The service, absolute garbage, if I can give -5 stars, I will give it. I need to queue around 2 and a half hours in a winter just to eat 10-15 minutes inside (considered fast, because I was quite in front of the queue). Another people come in and still need to wait 20 mins to get their pudding served. The atmosphere, below okay. I get that the old man was funny as he made a joke with others. But there were time where there are guest that just come in, and the old man drive them away, but his hands is wet, sk it splashed 2 guests and the just coming guests. LOL Just dont come, and let these two old man/woman to fix their system

It’s small, comfy and FULL of atmosphere. Yes will have to wait in line. They take in full batches of customers so if you’re not in a group you’ll have to wait till the next one. The way they serve you is bar first then moving along the cafe. It’s a two person operation so bear with them. I’m a foreigner but I was treated very well and got a pic with the owner after with a big smile on our faces. Definitely worth the wait, the coffee and pudding were excellent and it was just a great time all around.

Very cozy cafe, came here cause of his flashy way of serving pudding and I loved the show. They had an English menu and they were super friendly and accommodating. Keep in mind they only take cash but other than that would 100% come again

If you're looking for an authentic Japanese experience, this place isn’t for you. The elderly man running the shop showed clear dislike toward tourists and was quite grumpy. His attitude seemed selective, as he was friendly and cheerful with other Japanese customers. Age isn’t an excuse here—his behavior was noticeably different depending on who he was serving. We arrived second in line at 7:30 AM. The woman, who I assume is his wife, was kind and accommodating, but that was the only positive aspect of our visit. The food was disappointing. The custard was not good, and neither was the coffee. Their menu is limited to toasted bread, with the best option being the cheese toast, which was just okay. What really soured the experience was waking up early only to witness this man yell at a Chinese couple who were trying to take a few photos from a distance. They weren’t even close to the bar. It was uncomfortable and unnecessary. This has been our worst experience in Japan so far, and we’ve been here for 14 days. This place is all hype—don’t trust the vloggers who recommend it, because they’ll only lead you to disappointment. None of the first 20 people who were served seemed happy; most of us were smiling and shaking our heads in disbelief outside. It felt like walking into an elementary classroom with a very strict teacher. Everyone, especially the tourists, was on their best behavior. They said pictures were allowed, but not videos, yet two Japanese guys at the bar were clearly recording on video and were not reprimanded. Meanwhile, the old man yelled at the Chinese couple, assuming they were doing the same. The couple left without finishing even half of their custard, and I don’t blame them. There are plenty of other authentic and tourist-friendly places in Japan to enjoy. I’m not going to say you should go just to "experience it for yourself," but feel free to do so if you're curious. As for me, I won’t be coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. The food, time and experience are not worth it. I forgot to mention how they just try to squeeze in 20 people. I was rubbing my thigh next to another guy because they tried to squeeze us on the couch. Very uncomfortable. 👎

Cute cafe, is it worth a 2hr wait... maybe in the spring but def not when it's cold out. The pudding was alright, I personally like the egg sandwich more.. the service was not bad, cute elderly couple.

Hekkelun is a tiny coffee shop that fits approximately 12 to 18 people. Please leave 2-4 hours open if you plan on visiting Hekkelun. On the day of my visit, the customers next to me were seated at least half an hour before I was seated, but our puddings arrived at the same time. Not sure if it is a coincidence, but it seemed to me that food is served batch by batch so getting seated sooner does not mean your order will be fulfilled first. It's all about luck! As for the food, I loved everything I've ordered including the egg sandwich, the pudding and coffee. - Egg Sandwich was very flavorful and fluffy; it tasted like it was seasoned and mixed with Mayo, salt, butter and maybe black pepper. - Coffee was light to medium roast, brewed using a siphon coffee maker. - Pudding was the highlight; it's creamy, silky, rich, sweet and buttery all in one. Please keep in mind that video is not allowed and be mindful of your surrounding during your visit. There was a girl who tried to stand up to take pictures but bumped into the old lady who was trying to serve coffee. It was hot coffee too! I'm not in a position to judge but manner comes before pictures.

Tried the legendary pudding !!! It was yummmy! Small shop! They have other food and drinks too. Morning line ups are not too bad , I arrived half hr before they open!

Really great hole in the wall place - based on the recent viral popularity on tik tok, this place has attracted a lot of tourists. If you want the pudding, you have to come early as they WILL sell out. Expect to have to wait in line - there is only one guy making the pudding so the service is slow but so worth it!