Food & Drink
Where to find pumpkin spice lattes in Tokyo
By
Metropolis Magazine October 30, 2025
Takeshi Dylan Sadachi, Anna Brage Stevens and Megan Brown
Metropolis Magazine October 30, 2025
Pumpkin Spice Lattes (Photo courtesy of Metropolis Magazine)
Not just spooky season, fall is also pumpkin spice latte season. You might have noticed that the PSL hype isn’t as big in Tokyo as it is in the States, simple kabocha and other fall favorites like chestnut and sweet potato take the spotlight here. Never fear though, if you’re nostalgic for some pumpkin spice, here’s where to find pumpkin spice lattes in Tokyo.
(Photo by butter: @butter_coffee_stand, Instagram )
This trendy minimalist café has introduced a seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte, crafted with premium Hokkaido pumpkin. Their pumpkin-themed menu also offers baked treats like cannelé, Basque cheesecake and financier, all infused with Hokkaido pumpkin.
butter
2-1-1 Arai, Nakano-ku
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instagram.com/butter_coffee_stand
Monsta Sweets & Ojizo Coffe
Monsta Sweets & Ojizo Coffe (Photo by @ojizo.coffee on instagram)
Monsta Sweets, a queer-owned American-style cookie shop located in Koenji, partners with Ojizo Coffee—a cafe that donates 10% of its profits to support differently-abled individuals and various charitable causes. This cozy spot serves up an Oat Milk Pumpkin Spice Latte, infused with a rich blend of warm spices, which pairs perfectly with their autumn and Halloween-themed treats, like the playful “Pumpkin Jack” cookie.
Monsta Sweets & Ojizo Coffe
2-37-8 Koenjikita, Suginami-ku
¥¥
Starbucks Coffee
pumpkin-spiced latte (Photo courtesy of Starbucks Coffee Japan)
The classic pumpkin-spiced latte is making its reappearance at Starbucks in Japan starting from August 26! This seasonal favorite combines flavors of real pumpkin with the signature Starbucks espresso blend, steamed milk, and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, and is satisfyingly topped with whipped cream and pumpkin pie spices.
Starbucks Coffee
Various locations in Tokyo
¥¥
menu.starbucks.co.jp/4524785457683
Verve Coffee Roasters
Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam (Photo by Verve Coffee Roasters: @vervecoffee, Instagram)
Verve Coffee has introduced a creative seasonal treat this year with their Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam. This unique foam can be added to any drink, whether hot or cold! The cold foam brings a rich pumpkin flavor, perfectly blended with cinnamon and other spices, making it the perfect addition to your fall beverages.
Pumpkin Pie Latte (Photo by Verve Coffee Roasters: @vervecoffee, Instagram)
If you’re looking for something a bit more classic, Verve also offers its Pumpkin Pie Latte, made with puree, espresso, spices, and topped off with a graham cracker crumble. Whether you go for the hot or iced version, it’s a cozy, flavorful drink to enjoy this season.
Your local conbini and vending machines
Various locations in Tokyo
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This article was originally published in October 2024, but has been updated and rewritten for accuracy in October 2025 by Zhifei Zheng.