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Cafés & Coffee Houses in Kyoto

29 places in the "Cafés & Coffee Houses" selection: editorial grades from A+ to F, prices, Tabelog scores and a map.

Places ranked: 29

Kissa Ashijima: Meticulous Hand-Drip Coffee
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Kissa Ashijima: Meticulous Hand-Drip Coffee

Kyoto · Coffee Shop

A quiet coffee house on the fifth floor of a building in Kyoto's Nakagyo ward, known for its precise, hand-dripped coffee from house-roasted beans and signature 'half-ice' cheesecakes designed to pair with it.

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ELEPHANT FACTORY COFFEE: Artisanal Dark-Roast Coffee
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ELEPHANT FACTORY COFFEE: Artisanal Dark-Roast Coffee

Kyoto · Café

A late-night coffee house in Kyoto's Nakagyo district, hidden on the second floor. Visitors come for its carefully prepared dark-roast pour-overs and signature mini cheesecake in a dim, intimate setting.

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Smart Coffee: Classic Kyoto Kissaten
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Smart Coffee: Classic Kyoto Kissaten

Kyoto · Coffee Shop

A beloved Kyoto institution since 1932, Smart Coffee serves its famous thick-cut French toast and house-roasted coffee in a timeless, wood-panelled kissaten setting in the Nakagyo ward.

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Kissa Madrague: Kyoto's Legendary Egg Sandwich Kissaten
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Kissa Madrague: Kyoto's Legendary Egg Sandwich Kissaten

Kyoto · Coffee Shop

A beloved retro café (kissaten) in Kyoto's Nakagyo ward, Kissa Madrague draws crowds for its legendary 'Corona' egg sandwich—a towering, fluffy omelette between toast. A must for its Showa-era atmosphere.

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Kissa Tirol: A Showa-Era Kissaten Experience
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Kissa Tirol: A Showa-Era Kissaten Experience

Kyoto · Coffee Shop

A beloved 1968 coffee shop (kissaten) in Kyoto's Nakagyo ward, Kissa Tirol is a destination for its retro mountain-lodge interior and two iconic dishes: a nostalgic Japanese curry and a famously thick egg sandwich.

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Ichikawa Ya Coffee: Artisanal Coffee and Fruit Sando
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Ichikawa Ya Coffee: Artisanal Coffee and Fruit Sando

Kyoto · Café

In Kyoto's Higashiyama district, this popular café in a 200-year-old machiya house serves house-roasted, hand-dripped coffee and its famous seasonal fruit sandwiches, made to order at the counter.

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Rokuyosha Chika ten: Classic Kissaten Coffee and Donuts
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Rokuyosha Chika ten: Classic Kissaten Coffee and Donuts

Kyoto · Coffee Shop

A beloved 1950s basement kissaten near Sanjo in Kyoto, serving its own roasted coffee blends and famous old-fashioned donuts. By night, it transforms into a low-key bar, making it a local fixture.

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GOSPEL: Classic British Scones and Tea
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GOSPEL: Classic British Scones and Tea

Kyoto · Café

A cafe in an ivy-clad villa near Kyoto's Philosopher's Path, serving freshly baked scones and cakes in a room filled with 1920s antiques. It's a popular stop for its unique atmosphere and high-quality baking.

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Salon de the FRANCOIS: A Historic 1934 Kyoto Kissaten
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Salon de the FRANCOIS: A Historic 1934 Kyoto Kissaten

Kyoto · Coffee Shop

A registered Tangible Cultural Property in Kyoto, this 1934 kissaten preserves a Showa-era salon atmosphere. Visitors come for its famous cheesecakes, firm custard pudding, and a step back in time.

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ZEN CAFE: Modern Wagashi in a Gallery Setting
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ZEN CAFE: Modern Wagashi in a Gallery Setting

Kyoto · Café

A modern wagashi café in Kyoto's Gion district, from the makers of the famed Kagizen Yoshifusa. It's known for its minimalist design and exceptional kuzumochi and seasonal sweets.

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Ikiteiru Coffee: Single-Origin Pour-Over & Desserts
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Ikiteiru Coffee: Single-Origin Pour-Over & Desserts

Kyoto · Coffee Shop

A classic basement kissaten in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, specializing in single-origin pour-over coffee. Go for the extensive bean selection, detailed flavour chart, and signature desserts like the omurette.

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Cafe Karirenge: Artisanal Desserts in a Kyoto Machiya
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Cafe Karirenge: Artisanal Desserts in a Kyoto Machiya

Kyoto · Café

Tucked down a narrow alley in Nakagyo, Kyoto, this restored machiya cafe offers a tranquil escape. It's celebrated for its unique desserts, like a bold blue-cheese cheesecake, and a single, well-executed daily lunch.

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Matsunosuke Kyoto honten: American-Style Pies and Pancakes
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Matsunosuke Kyoto honten: American-Style Pies and Pancakes

Kyoto · Café

A beloved Kyoto cafe in Nakagyo Ward, famous for its authentic American-style apple pie and fluffy pancakes. It's a popular spot for breakfast and dessert, drawing long queues for its signature bakes.

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Radio Bagel: Freshly Baked Kyoto Bagels
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Radio Bagel: Freshly Baked Kyoto Bagels

Kyoto · Café

A small, dedicated bakehouse in Kyoto's Kita ward, known for its dense, chewy bagels made fresh daily. Visitors come for the customisable sandwiches and unique doughs, like fig or cinnamon-raisin.

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Cafe Verdi: Kyoto In-House Coffee Roastery
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Cafe Verdi: Kyoto In-House Coffee Roastery

Kyoto · Café

A celebrated Kyoto coffee house in Shimogamo, known for its in-house roastery and expert baristas. Go for meticulously prepared single-origin pour-overs and light pastries in a classic café setting.

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RUFF: Artisan Bakery and Café in a Kyoto Machiya
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RUFF: Artisan Bakery and Café in a Kyoto Machiya

Kyoto · Café

A bakery-café in a renovated Kyoto townhouse (machiya) in the Nakagyo ward. Visitors come for its inventive, house-baked breads and pastries, substantial lunch plates, and house-roasted coffee.

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Dessert Cafe Chourakukan: Afternoon Tea in a Meiji Mansion
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Dessert Cafe Chourakukan: Afternoon Tea in a Meiji Mansion

Kyoto · Café

Experience formal afternoon tea in a restored Meiji-era mansion in Kyoto. This cafe is celebrated for its elaborate plated desserts, seasonal kakigori, and elegant period interiors near Maruyama Park.

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Takagi Coffee Ten Takatsuji honten: Classic Kyoto Kissaten
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Takagi Coffee Ten Takatsuji honten: Classic Kyoto Kissaten

Kyoto · Coffee Shop

A classic Kyoto kissaten (coffee house) in the Shimogyo ward, known for its hearty 'Rich Morning' breakfast sets and a signature handmade rum pudding. It's a popular spot for an early, traditional Japanese breakfast.

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koe donuts Kyoto ten: Architect-Designed Doughnuts
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koe donuts Kyoto ten: Architect-Designed Doughnuts

Kyoto · Café

In Kyoto's Nakagyo ward, this stylish doughnut shop was designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma. Visitors come for the unique, chewy doughnuts made with local ingredients and the spectacle of the open kitchen.

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SPICE GATE: Kyoto Dashi and Spice Curries
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SPICE GATE: Kyoto Dashi and Spice Curries

Kyoto · Café

A creative curry house in Kyoto's Shimogyo ward, SPICE GATE blends traditional Japanese dashi broth with complex spice mixes. It's known for its unique breakfast curries and game meat specials.

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Rokuyosha Coffee Ten: A Classic 1950s Kyoto Kissaten
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Rokuyosha Coffee Ten: A Classic 1950s Kyoto Kissaten

Kyoto · Coffee Shop

A preserved Showa-era kissaten in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, serving carefully brewed cloth-filtered coffee and house-made doughnuts. It's a beloved spot for its deeply nostalgic, wood-panelled atmosphere.

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Cafe Don Bai Sfera: Designer cafe with rare wagashi
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Cafe Don Bai Sfera: Designer cafe with rare wagashi

Kyoto · Café

A stylish designer cafe in Kyoto's Gion district, located in the Sfera Building. It's known for its serene atmosphere, high-quality teas, and the rare chance to try wagashi from the famed Shōgetsu.

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cheka: Creative Kyoto Pastries and Kakigori
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cheka: Creative Kyoto Pastries and Kakigori

Kyoto · Café

A popular Kyoto cafe in the Okazaki district, cheka is famed for its creative desserts, especially a kakigori with a whole pudding inside and a unique donut-shaped tiramisu. Expect queues.

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neuf creperie: Authentic French Galettes and Crêpes
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neuf creperie: Authentic French Galettes and Crêpes

Kyoto · Café

A cozy European-style café in Kyoto serving expertly crafted buckwheat galettes and sweet crêpes. Known for its perfect textures and quality ingredients, it's a popular spot for a high-quality casual lunch or dessert.

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Cafe Bibliotic Hello!: Kyoto Machiya with a Two-Storey Book Wall
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Cafe Bibliotic Hello!: Kyoto Machiya with a Two-Storey Book Wall

Kyoto · Café

In a renovated Kyoto machiya in Nakagyo Ward, Cafe Bibliotic Hello! is famous for its dramatic two-storey book wall. It's a popular spot for its house-roasted coffee and excellent baked goods.

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