5 Best Maid Cafés in Akihabara, Tokyo
- Tokyo Localized
- Oct 27
- 3 min read
Maid cafés are quite popular in Japan, especially in Tokyo where it all started. They are a big part of the otaku culture and have been widely recognized around the world.
If you are not familiar with maid cafés, these are themed restaurants that center on cosplay or costume play. Waitresses dress up in cool French maid costumes, a key part of the dining experience.
This phenomenon stemmed from the popularity of animés, manga, and video games, where the cute maid archetype is a recurring theme. With these maid cafés, you get to experience what you fancy in comic books or on TV.
In Akihabara, Tokyo’s biggest otaku district, there are a bunch of them. Here are some of the best maid cafés in Tokyo that we highly recommend you visit:
1. Maidreamin Maid Café
The main store of Maidreamin is a quintessential maid café to get your feet wet. But whether you are a first-time or frequent visitor, you will never go wrong here. The maids are very friendly and polite, though a lot of them don’t speak English. You will feel their warmth nonetheless.
Price: From 2,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM - 11 PM (Monday-Friday), 10:30 AM 11 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
Contact: +81 3-6744-6726
Address: Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 3 Chome−16−17 住吉ビル 6階
2. Magical Girl Maid Café
This is a more relaxing restaurant compared to other cafés in the area. The maids are very accommodating, though they don’t speak English much. They will try to engage with you as much as possible. You should try their bestselling omurice.
Price: From 2,000 yen
Hours: 5-11 PM (Monday-Friday), 3-11 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
Address: Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 4 Chome−2−7 TIT秋葉原 3階
3. Rabbit Castle Maid Café
This super cute maid café is smaller than its counterparts. But don’t be deceived. This cozy vibe adds to your overall experience. As for the menu, pick anything and you won’t go wrong. But we highly recommend the pancakes!
Price: From 2,000 yen
Hours: 5-11 PM (Monday-Friday), 3-11 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
Address: Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 4 Chome−4−8 A-Front, 8F
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4. Akiba Zettai Ryoiki
Although it’s not as popular as the other maid cafés in Akihabara, this place deserves a mention. It’s less crowded, the ambience is cool, and the maids are very polite and kind. The food might seem expensive, but it’s really decent for a good maid café.
Price: From 3,000 yen
Hours: 12-10 PM
Contact: +81 50-1180-6584
Address: Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 3 Chome−1−1 大林ビル 1F
5. At-Home Café
One of the cutest maid cafés in Tokyo, At-Home Café serves great food (beyond the maid café standards). Plus, their staff are so friendly and accommodating, so you won’t have a problem if it’s your first time or if you are too shy.
Price: From 2,00 yen
Hours: 11:00 AM - 9:20 PM (Monday-Friday), 11 am - 9:20 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
Contact: +81 50-3135-2091
Address: Japan, 〒101-0021 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Sotokanda, 1 Chome−11−4 Mitsuwa Building, 3-7F
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