Hekkerun Coffee & Pudding

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

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.

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.

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

The simplicity of this place is what attracted me most. I ordered a slice of toast with jam, along with coffee, tea, and caramel cream. The coffee was good, though the tea was too mild for my taste. However, the toast was delicious, and the caramel cream was delightful. The welcoming service added a nice touch. I recommend visiting and trying it out for yourself—I’ll certainly be returning!

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. 👎

I don’t know how I can describe but the experience was perfect! this place is was on our list and we tried the special dessert and unique coffee! Beside the dessert, i can’t tell the experience, you should feel it. Thank you for the kind owners :))

Came for the flan guy and honestly he’s super charismatic and sweet. If you want to make it in, you HAVE to go early. We got in line around 11 and we barely made the cut off for the day. Expect to wait! The process is that they let a whole group in at a time, then all the orders at once. And serve everyone at the same time. I’m not sure why the previous groups took longer but we waited 2 hours before being let in. Their menu is pretty limited but the flan is really good. The wait is worth it IF you’re a fan of the old man.

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

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.

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.

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

The simplicity of this place is what attracted me most. I ordered a slice of toast with jam, along with coffee, tea, and caramel cream. The coffee was good, though the tea was too mild for my taste. However, the toast was delicious, and the caramel cream was delightful. The welcoming service added a nice touch. I recommend visiting and trying it out for yourself—I’ll certainly be returning!

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. 👎

I don’t know how I can describe but the experience was perfect! this place is was on our list and we tried the special dessert and unique coffee! Beside the dessert, i can’t tell the experience, you should feel it. Thank you for the kind owners :))

Came for the flan guy and honestly he’s super charismatic and sweet. If you want to make it in, you HAVE to go early. We got in line around 11 and we barely made the cut off for the day. Expect to wait! The process is that they let a whole group in at a time, then all the orders at once. And serve everyone at the same time. I’m not sure why the previous groups took longer but we waited 2 hours before being let in. Their menu is pretty limited but the flan is really good. The wait is worth it IF you’re a fan of the old man.