Where to Find a Late Lunch in Tokyo
You finish at the exhibition and look at the time: it’s already 15:00. You can still find a way to have lunch in the Tokyo afternoon. Don’t give up just because of the clock. Start with the neighborhood you’re in and the dish you feel like eating.
There’s still a place for lunch, even when you’re late
You check your phone as you leave the museum and see that it’s past 14:00. You start looking for somewhere to eat while shopping, but by the time you’ve walked a little, it’s 15:00. When you’re travelling in Tokyo, meals can slip to the bottom of the day’s schedule. Before deciding to skip lunch and wait for dinner, take a look at what you can eat near where you are now.
The tricky part is that a place marked “open” on a map may no longer be serving the lunch you had in mind. The restaurant may still be open after its lunch set has ended, or the café menu may focus on drinks and sweets. On the other hand, a place known for breakfast may have a meal menu available well into the afternoon. Check the menu for the time you plan to visit before choosing based on a restaurant’s reputation; it can change the way you search.
This guide uses four places near Tokyo Station, in Shinagawa and in Odaiba to explore how to find a late lunch. It’s not a suggestion to visit all four. Think of it as a guide to choosing one when you’re nearby. Rather than rushing across town to a famous restaurant, look for something you want to eat somewhere that makes it easy to get back to your afternoon plans.
What to check after “What time do they close?”
Opening hours, last order and lunch service hours may look like similar times, but each answers a different question.
Opening hours
The hours the place is open. They don’t mean you can order the same dishes right up until closing. If service pauses between lunch and dinner, check when it resumes in the afternoon.
Last order (L.O.)
The cutoff for taking orders. The times may differ for food and drinks, or a particular part of the menu may have its own cutoff. Don’t assume you can arrive any time before closing.
Lunch service hours
The hours when the lunch menu is available. “Lunch until 17:00” and “open until 22:00” can both be true. Even if a restaurant stays open into the evening, its lunch sets or prices may not be available for the whole time.
When searching, try adding the Japanese terms “通し営業” (no midday break) or “遅いランチ” (late lunch) to the name of the station you’re near. Don’t decide from a short search-result description; go to the official page for the branch you plan to visit. Menus may differ between weekdays, weekends and holidays. If it’s a Japanese national holiday, don’t go by the day of the week alone.
And don’t check the time only when you choose a restaurant. Allow for the journey and the possibility of waiting at the entrance. If you expect to reach the station just a few minutes before the cutoff, don’t make that restaurant your only option. Having another way to eat nearby makes it less likely that one place will throw off your plans.
Choose a meal that suits the afternoon you’re having
For a sit-down meal in Yaesu, head to Bubby’s Yaechika
If you’re on the Yaesu side of Tokyo Station, consider Bubby’s Yaechika. It’s at Chuo-ku, Yaesu 2-1, in Naka 3 of the Yaesu underground shopping center. The official listing gives its hours as 10:00–22:30 on weekdays, with L.O. at 21:30, and 10:00–22:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese public holidays, with L.O. at 21:00. It’s one example of a place whose opening hours aren’t divided by a break between lunch and dinner.
But don’t read those long opening hours as the hours when lunch is served. Bubby’s Yaechika specifies Lunch on weekdays only and Brunch on Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese public holidays only. The two menus linked from the official page include dishes such as eggs and pancakes, but don’t assume that lunch is available on the same terms every day. If you’re going in the afternoon, check both the day of the week and the menu currently available.
Bubby’s is an American restaurant that features burgers as well as pie. Do you want a substantial meal, or a drink and something sweet? Talking that through with your companions before opening the menu can help clarify why you’re choosing the restaurant. The official information notes that dishes may sell out, so don’t plan around a particular dish just because you’ve seen it in a photo.
If you have a train to catch, include the time it takes to reach Yaesu underground shopping center and return to your platform in your meal plans. Tokyo Station has the same name on both sides, but finishing an errand in Marunouchi doesn’t mean you’ll be at the restaurant entrance right away. Consider whether you have enough time to sit down and eat. If you don’t, choose somewhere else for your next meal without forcing it.
View Bubby’s Yaechika on POKOTABICheck the official menus by day and opening hours
At 15:00 in Shinagawa, breakfast-style dishes are still an option
Just because it’s afternoon doesn’t mean you suddenly want dinner. Some days, you’d rather take your time choosing between an egg dish and pancakes. Sarabeth’s Shinagawa is on the 4th floor of Atre Shinagawa, on the Konan-side exit. It’s an option for reworking a late lunch when you’re in Shinagawa. Be sure to open the menu for the Shinagawa branch, not the Tokyo or Shinjuku branch.
The official lunch menu we checked lists service from 10:30 to 17:00 (L.O.) on weekdays and 9:30 to 17:00 (L.O.) on weekends. It also gives a 17:30 last order for just two categories: EXTRA ORDINARY EGGS and SCRAMBLED EGGS & OMELETTE. That doesn’t mean the entire lunch menu is available until 17:30. If you’re heading there in the 16:00 hour, check which section includes the dish you want.
The menu includes the Classic Eggs Benedict, with ham and eggs layered on an English muffin and finished with hollandaise sauce, and Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with mixed berries. You can make a sweet dish your lunch or opt for eggs. Being able to choose breakfast-style dishes in the afternoon can be a welcome option on a day when lunch has slipped away.
Also note the official information that a 5% service charge is added to the food and drinks bill. Don’t set a budget for two based on menu prices alone; allow for extra drinks and the service charge. Wait times and the dishes you can order depend on the day. Arriving just before the listed cutoff doesn’t guarantee you’ll be able to order the dish you want.
View Sarabeth’s Shinagawa on POKOTABIOpen the official Shinagawa lunch menuIn Odaiba, use the 17:00 menu change as a guide
If you’re already spending time in Odaiba, take a look at the menu at bills Odaiba. It’s on the 3rd floor of the Seaside Mall at DECKS Tokyo Beach, Daiba 1-6-1. The official branch page lists breakfast until 11:00, lunch until 17:00 and dinner from 17:00. It’s a useful example of a place where the menu change is easy to read when you’re looking for an afternoon meal.
Opening hours are 9:00–22:00 on weekdays and 8:00–22:00 on Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese public holidays. But don’t assume that because the restaurant is open until 22:00, you can order food until then. The listed end of lunch service and the final time for ordering food before closing are separate matters. If you’re heading there later in the day, check the current dinner menu and when orders are accepted.
The restaurant has tables, and an outdoor terrace is also listed. Check the conditions and availability on the day when choosing where to sit. The official page welcomes walk-ins, but that doesn’t mean you’ll get a seat without waiting. A photo by a window or of the terrace doesn’t guarantee you’ll get the same kind of seat.
This isn’t a reason to cross Tokyo from the other side of town when you’re hungry. It’s more convenient to think of the restaurant as a place to pause for a meal between shopping or a walk by the water. If you’re planning to head back to central Tokyo, compare it with options near where you’re going. There’s no need to rearrange your whole afternoon just to find a late lunch.
View bills Odaiba on POKOTABIVisit the official Odaiba menu and opening-hours pageIf you have dinner plans, start with bread and deli
You may want to keep your dinner reservation as planned, but walking through the afternoon without having eaten lunch can still leave you feeling unsettled. A late lunch doesn’t have to be a full set meal. Perhaps you want one piece of bread, or a little more. You can also decide how much you feel like eating by looking at what’s on display.
On the Marunouchi side, THE CITY BAKERY Marunouchi Oazo’s bakery and café is one option. It’s on B1 of Marunouchi Oazo, Marunouchi 1-6-4. The official listing describes it as a place serving bread and deli items, with bakery and café hours of 7:00–22:00 Monday–Saturday and 7:00–21:00 on Sundays and Japanese public holidays.
One thing to watch: the same official page also lists the hours of the attached restaurant, THE CITY BAKERY BISTRO RUBIN. Don’t mix the restaurant’s opening time or last order with the bakery and café’s information. Checking the name, floor and the counter or seating area you want can help avoid confusion when you arrive.
Photos of the display don’t mean that all the same bread and deli items will still be there in the evening. See what’s available, what you can eat in and what you’d like to take away. Rather than counting on one particular sandwich, choose a combination from what’s on offer that day. It can make even a quick meal feel more relaxed.
Explore the bakery and café at Marunouchi OazoCheck the official listings for both venuesDon’t compare all four places’ times as if they mean the same thing
This table highlights information checked on the official pages on 8 November 2026. Where the last time to order lunch isn’t specified, we haven’t filled in the gap with the closing time. Check the day’s notices for temporary changes, sold-out items and waiting times.
| Place and location | What to check for a late lunch |
|---|---|
| Bubby’s Yaechika / Tokyo Station, Yaesu side | Weekdays 10:00–22:30 (L.O. 21:30); Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese public holidays 10:00–22:00 (L.O. 21:00). Lunch is weekdays only; Brunch is Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese public holidays only. Check each menu for its service hours. |
| Sarabeth’s Shinagawa / 4th floor, Atre Shinagawa | Lunch: weekdays 10:30–17:00 L.O.; weekends 9:30–17:00 L.O. The two egg-dish categories have a 17:30 L.O. A 5% service charge is added to the food and drinks bill. |
| bills Odaiba / 3rd floor, DECKS Tokyo Beach | Lunch until 17:00; dinner from 17:00. Opening hours: weekdays 9:00–22:00; Saturdays, Sundays and Japanese public holidays 8:00–22:00. Check separately for the final time to order food before closing. |
| THE CITY BAKERY Marunouchi Oazo / B1 | Bakery and café: Monday–Saturday 7:00–22:00; Sundays and Japanese public holidays 7:00–21:00. Read the hours separately from the attached BISTRO RUBIN. Check the shop for that day’s bread and deli stock. |
14:00, 15:00, 16:00: adjust your search as the afternoon goes on
Still time to choose a lunch
Start by checking the nearby restaurants’ lunch cutoff. Don’t rely on a map’s “open” label alone; check whether you can still order a lunch set. If your first choice has stopped serving lunch, look for another option in the same neighborhood or near the same station.
Decide what you feel like eating first
Would you like a substantial hot meal, eggs or pancakes, or something light with bread? Don’t limit yourself to places labelled “late lunch”; search based on the menus available now.
Factor in the time before dinner
Even if a restaurant is still serving its lunch menu, decide only after allowing for travel and any wait. If you have a dinner reservation, you might want a lighter meal; otherwise, an early dinner is another option. There’s no need to pack your plans too tightly after you eat.
These times are examples to help you plan your search. They are not standard opening hours for Tokyo restaurants or predictions of when tables are more readily available.
What to ask at the door
Go beyond asking whether the restaurant is open. Ask about dining and the dish you have in mind.
いま、食事の注文はできますか。
Ask this if the place might be serving only as a cafe, or offering drinks only. First, check whether you can order food.
この料理は、まだ注文できますか。
Point to the dish you want and ask about it. This makes the conversation more specific if the lunch menu has ended or an item has sold out.
料理のラストオーダーは何時ですか。
Ask when the kitchen stops taking food orders, separately from the restaurant’s closing time. If needed, check whether the cutoff is the same for every dish.
Find a nearby place on POKOTABI
If one of these places catches your eye, save the branch location for later. Check its official page too for the latest hours and menu information.
Bubby’s Yaechika
Yaesu Underground Shopping Center, Naka 3, 2-1 Yaesu, Chuo-ku
For a day around Tokyo Station’s Yaesu side. Check the distinction: Lunch is weekdays only; Brunch is weekends and Japanese public holidays only.
View the Yaechika branch locationVisit the official pageSarabeth’s Shinagawa
Atre Shinagawa 4F, 2-18-1 Konan, Minato-ku
Check the listed lunch hours and the separate last-order time for the egg-dish categories. A 5% service charge is added to food and drinks.
View the Shinagawa branch locationVisit the official pagebills Odaiba
Decks Tokyo Beach, Seaside Mall 3F, 1-6-1 Daiba, Minato-ku
An option for an afternoon in Odaiba. Check the 5 pm changeover from lunch to dinner and the conditions for the day.
View the Odaiba branch locationVisit the official pageTHE CITY BAKERY Marunouchi Oazo
Marunouchi Oazo B1, 1-6-4 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku
A bakery and cafe for bread and deli items. Check its hours separately from those of the attached restaurant.
View the bakery and café locationVisit the official pageCommon questions about a late lunch
Is it hard to find a meal in Tokyo after 3 pm?
There’s no single rule. Some places close between lunch and dinner, while others serve food through the afternoon. In the examples here, Sarabeth’s Shinagawa lists lunch until 5 pm L.O., and bills Odaiba serves lunch until 5 pm. Check the latest information for the branch you plan to visit.
If a restaurant stays open between lunch and dinner, can I order its lunch set at any time?
Not necessarily. Staying open between lunch and dinner describes the restaurant’s hours, not how long its lunch menu or set prices are available. Bubby’s Yaechika, for example, lists Lunch on weekdays only and Brunch on weekends and Japanese public holidays only.
Does Sarabeth’s Shinagawa serve lunch until 5:30 pm?
The listed last order for the lunch menu is 5 pm. The 5:30 pm L.O. applies only to the EXTRA ORDINARY EGGS and SCRAMBLED EGGS & OMELETTE categories. Check the details for the dish you want.
Can I walk in during the afternoon and avoid a wait?
The time of day alone won’t tell you. A restaurant may welcome walk-ins, but that doesn’t guarantee a seat or say how long you’ll wait. If you have another commitment, allow time for the meal after checking on the wait.
What should I choose if I have a dinner reservation?
There’s no one right answer. Think about how much you want to eat and how long you have until dinner. At a place like the bakery and cafe at Marunouchi Oazo, you could choose from the bread and deli items available that day. Check what’s on offer in person; the photos don’t guarantee the same items will be available.
A late lunch doesn’t have to throw off the rest of your day. Find one thing you’d like to eat near where you are, and leave enough time to make your next appointment. Then carry on exploring Tokyo in the afternoon, one good meal later.
View the official sources
Opening hours and menu conditions in this article were checked on 8 November 2026. Photos are official materials provided by the operators; photo dates are unconfirmed. Menus, hours and serving conditions can change, so check the latest branch information before you visit.
- Bubby’s: Yaechika branch menu by day, opening hours and location
- Bubby’s: weekday Lunch PDF linked from the Yaechika branch page
- Bubby’s: weekend and public holiday Brunch PDF linked from the Yaechika branch page
- Sarabeth’s: Shinagawa lunch hours, category-specific last orders and service charge
- Sarabeth’s Shinagawa: location and branch information
- bills Odaiba: menu changeover, opening hours and branch information
- THE CITY BAKERY Marunouchi Oazo: bakery and cafe, and attached restaurant information
