Cafe / Coffee Shop Spots in Kyoto Area

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Kyoto
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- Kyushu / Okinawa
  
  Fukuoka
  
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  Nagasaki
  
  Kumamoto
  
  Oita
  
  Miyazaki
  
  Kagoshima
  
  Okinawa

Category

Gourmet / Alcohol

Cafe / Coffee Shop

Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Kodaiji South Gate Dori Shimogawara Higashiiri Masuyacho 349
Inoda Coffee main shop

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Sakaicho-dori Sanjo Down Le Dogusa cho 140

A venerable coffee shop located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture that was established in 1940. Outside, the shop looks like a Kyoto merchant’s house; inside, the Western-style, retro atmosphere resembles the lounge of a high-class hotel and looks like a scene out of a movie. The fragrant, nel drip brewed coffee is a point of pride for the café. On request, the shop’s popular Arabian Pearl blend can be served with the perfect amount of sugar and milk. Open from 7 am, the Kyoto Breakfast served until 11 is one of the shop’s specialties and attracts many a repeat customer.
% Arabica Kyoto Higashiyama

4.5

456 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Hoshinochou 87-5

A coffee shop in Higashiyama. The first location in Japan for this chain which has shops in Hong Kong, Dubai, and Kuwait. Here patrons can enjoy coffee made with high quality equipment using beans from company farms in locations like Hawaii. One of the shop’s baristas is a former world latte art champion!

Very tiny and rather crowded Cafeon even mis weekday. The coffee was really great and so was the sparkling lemonade!
Ippodo Tea (Kyoto flagship shop)

4.5

214 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Teramachi-dori Nijo Le Ru

A venerable Japanese tea specialty shop founded in 1717 facing Teramach-dori Street in Kyoto City. The shop mainly carries renowned Kyoto teas characterized by a delicate fragrance, refined sweetness, and mild flavor. From teas which require a whisk and teapot to teabags, the shop carries a wide array of products, and customers can taste before they buy. The shop also provides a takeout service, making it the perfect place to stop by while strolling along Teramachi-dori Street of the Kamo River on a sunny day. You can also enjoy making your own tea in the adjoining Kaboku tea room.

They have a small bar where you can choose premium green tea types alongside matcha. There’s usually a wait so be prepared to wait around 20 mins before seating. The teas offered are absolutely...
Smart Coffee

4.0

182 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Teramachi-dori Sanjo Kameru 537 Tianari-cho Mae

This venerable café located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture was founded in 1932. The flavor of the coffee, which has been roasted in-house since the shop was first opened, goes perfectly with the café’s fluffy pancakes and French toast. The shop’s retro and relaxing atmosphere backed by the warmth of brick and wood is also part of its charm. A Western-style restaurant is located on the second floor; the Smart Lunch, which gives you a choice of two main dishes, is its feature menu item. Smart Coffee is popular not only with regulars but tourists as well.

Pancakes were definitely my favourite, the sandwiches were good too but if you have a sweet tooth definitely go for the pancake! You can also get it in a set with a drink.
Malebranche Kitayama Main Store

4.5

75 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Kita-ku Kitayama Pass Botanical Garden North Mausumen

"With a main store located near Kitayama Station, the triangular roof and brick facade is the sign that you've come to Western confectioner ""Malebranche."" You can enjoy eat-in desserts only available at the salon adjacent to the shop. In the connecting concierge's room, they sell some products of the chocolaterie ""Cacao 365 Gion Shop."""

Kyoto is full of wonderful treats but Malebranche stands heads and shoulders above any of the confectionaries we experienced. The okoicha langue de chat biscuit is delicious and will delight...
La Madrague

4.0

24 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Pref. Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Oshikojidori

This classical coffee shop was inherited by the owner after 50 years of business and the name was changed to the present. The menu includes carefully selected coffee, as well as nostalgic Neapolitan tomato sauce spaghetti served on an iron plate and Bolognese meat sauce spaghetti. The most eye-catching item on the menu is the “Corona omelet sandwich” inherited from the ex-owner of the shop used to be named Café Corona. This is a fluffy thick omelet sandwiched between thin pieces of bread. It is a popular dish featured in magazines and on TV programs.

Have you ever had Napolitan (its a japanese style tomato ketchup pasta) or ever tried thick egg omelet sandwich??? ok if you answer is no, this is where you should go ! This napolitan is rich...
Café Bibliotic Hello!

Gourmet / Alcohol

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A long-established book café marked by a large banana tree planted in front of the store, with a fireplace and huge bookshelves that extend to the second floor, the store has a relaxed, study-like atmosphere, and is also home to a bakery and gallery, attracting people of all ages.
Soiree

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo-ku Nishikiya-machi District Shijyo Kameru Makamachi 95

A venerable café founded in 1948 located a one-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station. Famous for its connection to the painter Seiji Togo, the café sign and interior is decorated with his paintings. The café’s renowned jelly punch, five different colors of jelly floating in Japanese cider soda, is refreshing to the eye as well as the body. Many customers come for this beverage alone and it can sell out in hours after the café opens.
Ogawa Coffee Main Store

4.0

26 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Nishikyougokukitashouzakaichou 75

Ogawa Coffee an old-style coffee shop in Kyoto's Ukyo Ward, is a space that promotes a coffee lifestyle. It sells coffee beans, offers samples, and has more than 20 varieties of coffee available. Customers can enjoy the seasonal sweets made by the cafe's pastry chef, as well as meals. It is also possible to rent the entire cafe for private events.

小川珈琲のコーヒーセミナーに参加しました。講師が小川珈琲のバリスタでとてもわかりやすく教えてくださいました。美味しいコーヒーとケーキもご馳走になり満足しています。
Dessert Cafe Chourakukan

4.5

101 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Yasakatorimae Tokyu Maruyama Town 604

This Western-style building constructed in the Meiji era is an elegant dessert café and a ten minute walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station. The guests can choose from seven different styles of room and indulge themselves as they enjoy live piano performances four times a day and twice in the evening. The Rococo style “guest room”, which was once used as a drawing room, is only used for afternoon tea. Visitors can spend an elegant afternoon enjoying cakes and tea using British style afternoon tea stands, with scones and sandwiches.

We had a traditional afternoon tea at the luxurious western-style building Chorakukan built in 1909. The tea was an original Ceylon-based blend that was very fragrant and memorable. It smelled so...
Zen Kashoin (Kyoto Muromachi Main Store)

4.5

22 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Muromachi-dori Nijo Ru Le Tepo Pharmaceutical Town 271-1

Located in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City, this cafe is in the Zen Kashoin, a Japanese confectionery store, which sells sweets centered on castella sponge cake. In addition, you can enjoy mainly Japanese sweets such as oshiruko (sweet red bean soup), parfaits and matcha ice cream floats. Spend a relaxing time in the building that exudes an historical presence.

渋谷のお店よりもくつろげます。平日午後でしたがすんなり入店できました。茶器やグリーンのソファが店内と合っていて素敵な雰囲気。いろいろ食べたかったけれどランチ後でお腹がいっぱいでしたので然ノ膳でお菓子１品を注文しました。半生カステラも人気ですがどら焼きが甘すぎずとても好きです。
Murakami Kaishindo

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Chukyo-ku Teramachi-Tori Nijo-Eru

This patisserie was established in 1907 on Teramachi-dori Avenue, in Tokiwagi-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City. They offer a variety of sweets like 11 types of cookie, or Russian Cake, which is made from scratch and softer than the cookies. They also sell summer-only Orange jelly, and creamy Teramachi Vanilla Pudding. The attached cafe, housed in a renovated 90-year-old Japanese style building, offers coffee and cafe-only sweets.
Ichikawa Ya Coffee

4.5

45 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Shibutani Dori Higashi-oro Nishiiru Kaneicho 396-2

Amazing place amazing breakfast! Fruit sandwich a must try! The coffee is artisan and the house blend is extraordinary! Need to queue up but definitely worth it!
Maeda Coffee Main Restaurant

4.0

70 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Takoyakushidori Karasuma Nishiiru Hashibenkeicho 236

A five-minute walk from Karasuma Station and Shijo Station. This long-standing cafe is located a short distance down Takoyakushi-dori Street off of Karasuma-dori Street. The cafe's distinctive, retro building was originally a kimono fabric store. One of the cafe's draws is that smoking is allowed in all of the seats except for the non-smoking area. Particularly recommended is a cup of coffee made with a direct heat roaster, together with one of the cafe's homemade sweets. The cafe's seasonal pies, cakes, and mousses make for popular souvenirs. Also popular are the cafe's light meals such as its signature spaghetti Napolitan and old fashioned cheese toast.

We recently stopped by Maeda Coffee Honten on Takoyakushi St.. This was our second visit to this establishment in about 3 years. Last time we were there, we had a good experience. Their coffee was...
Cafe Hassui Suiran Hotel The Luxury Collection Kyoto

4.0

32 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Sagatenryujisusukinobabachou 12

About a six minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Randen (Keifuku Electric Railroad, Arashiyama Line) is this tea ceremony store which has inherited the traditional historical building, Kameyama Imperial Villa, where there was once a deck. The view from the terrace seating is the magnificent scenery of Hozugawa River and Arashiyama, which change hues with the four seasons. You can enjoy a Japanese afternoon tea set with Kyoto vegetable jam and high quality seasonal sweets. In addition, a snack menu is available, such as original jade rice cake, a cake set, and sandwiches etc. The drink menu is also extensive and can be chosen to go with the food.

We found this place by chance and it was a pleasant surprise. The ambience was very nice with Japanese garden view. The Japanese food set was very delicious and well presented, great service as well.
POP KYOTO

4.0

3 Reviews

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Nishikiyamachishijou Upper Le Mamachi 97 Immersium Building 1F

"A cafe and bar located on the first floor of the same building as WORLD KYOTO, a long standing Kyoto nightclub. Decorated in bright, primary colors, here customers can enjoy fresh cocktails and fruit juices. One item on the menu that people are particularly paying attention to is the ""eco-presso,"" espresso served in a cookie-based cup that you can eat. The inside of the cup is coated with icing that keeps the espresso from leaking out and also goes great with the bitter flavor of the beverage. A bar where you can take fun pictures, drink, and eat, the establishment is popular with men and women of all ages."

京都を代表するクラブWORLDに併設するカフェバーPOPは、おしゃれな内装で、クラブオープンするまでに時間におすすめです。特に生絞りで作ってくれるカクテルは美味しいし、コーヒーも美味しいですよ。もちろんクラブで疲れた際の休憩で上がってくるもあり。
WIFE & HUSBAND

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kita-ku Koyamashimouchikawarachou 106-6

A café located along Kita Oji-dori Avenue housed inside a charming, old-fashioned home that was remodeled after becoming vacant. Operated by a husband and wife team, the café building is also the couple’s home and is situated in a quiet area not far from the Kamo River. Each cup of the café’s delicious coffee is made from home-roasted beans carefully prepared one at a time using a unique drip method. The café also serves toasts, cakes, and rusks which go well with coffee, making it a popular destination to take a break and enjoy a light meal in between a walk about town. On clear days, patrons can order a picnic basket containing a pot of coffee, cups, and sweets and enjoy a picnic on the Kamo River. Closest station: Kitaoji Station.
Vermillion Cafe

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Fukakusakaidoguchichou 5-31

Vermillion Cafe is located near the famous Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto's Fushimi Ward. It serves light meals and sweets along with pure, freshly ground coffee. The cafe's terrace seating affords a view of Yashimagaike Pond at Fushimi Inari and the verdant natural surroundings, attracting both local residents and tourists from Japan and overseas.
eX cafe Kyoto Arashiyama Main Store

Gourmet / Alcohol

Kyoto Kyoutoshi Ukyou-ku Sagatenryujitsukurimichichou 35-3

A café located a one-minute walk from Arashiyama Station on the Keifuku Arashiyama Tram Line operating out of a renovated old mansion. The calming Japanese interior of the café is furnished with comfortable sofas and tatami seating. The shop’s uniquely Kyoto-style sweets and drinks are popular, including matcha green tea parfaits, soy milk lattes, and the kuromaru black roll cake, which has even been featured in magazines. Patrons can enjoy a café break before or after a stroll while enjoying the view of the establishment’s 400 square meter Japanese garden.

Gourmet / Alcohol Cafe / Coffee Shop

Kyoto Areas

Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.