
Machiya townhouses have developed through the accumulation of wisdom and ingenuity for living over a long history. Kyoto is dotted with cafés that have inherited the design of such machiya townhouses, but have been transformed into modern forms and become places for people to relax. Visit to rediscover the unique charm of a townhouse.
CLASSLOBE opens on Bukkoji-dori, which sells adult cute parfaits, miscellaneous goods, and apparel. In the café space on the 1st floor, you can enjoy parfaits and shakes made with soft-serve ice cream from the Italian [Carpigiani] soft-serve ice cream machine. Accessories and clothes are lined up on the 2nd floor, so feel free to check them out.
From the left, strawberry and raspberry parfait 2,310 yen. Haskap shake 1,650 yen
The owner, Mr. Ito, who has been active as an Italian chef for over 20 years, opened a long-desired café that mainly serves sweets in a townhouse in Nishijin, away from the center of town. The lineup includes sweets with a gentle taste, such as old-fashioned puddings and expressive donuts that are intentionally distorted. You will feel happy in the morning.
Light-tasting pancakes made with only ingredients that the owner can trust 850 yen
A long-established roaster [Ogawa Coffee], which celebrated its 70th anniversary, has opened a new store. Special coffee and food that can only be tasted here, such as toast and sandwiches using bread baked in the store, coffee jelly and parfait using ethical coffee, are on standby. You can enjoy a leisurely time from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.
Popular morning menu, Kujo green onion and shirasu egg sandwich 1300 yen. with coffee
Mr. Mashita, the owner of the shop, brews coffee near the entrance where the fern and aloe bask in the sun. He says that he enjoys exchanging small words such as "It's a nice weather, isn't it?" and "Is it okay if I leave this shop card?" Coffee beans roasted in an open-fire machine connect all sorts of connections.
Sasha pound cake 450 yen, peanut and chocolate cookie 350 yen, which goes well with Brazil 400 yen
A sweets shop located in a preservation district of traditional Kyoto townhouses. The spirit of hospitality that has been cultivated since the days of the tea house has been handed down to this day, and the adzuki beans are cooked every morning in the amount that will be used for one day, and the anmitsu kudzu using Yoshino arrowroot is made after receiving an order. Not to mention the freshly made deliciousness, the warm feelings of the owner will soothe the fatigue of your trip.
A popular parfait where you can enjoy various textures, Matcha Bavarois Parfait 1,600 yen
In the store, which is a renovated townhouse built more than 100 years ago, you can enjoy sweets such as Mont Blanc with an expiration date of 10 minutes and eat-in limited shortcake made in the back workshop. Also, I am happy that food such as spice curry and taco rice is substantial.
10 minutes Mont Blanc 1078 yen that suddenly became nationwide. Enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth goodness to your heart's content
A book cafe in a renovated townhouse from the Meiji era. The store has more than 2,000 books in the store, which makes use of the goodness of the machiya townhouse without repairing it too much. In addition, chocolate mint fans from all over the country come to see the seasonal menu devised by the owner who loves chocolate mint. It's better to visit early as it's sold out.
Chocolate mint parfait 1300 yen devised by the owner who loves chocolate mint
A chocolate brand born from Kyoto to spread the good ingredients, techniques, and seasons of Japan to the world. The showcase inside the store is lined with beautiful chocolates that look like jewels. At the chocolate bar on the 2nd floor overlooking Sanjo Street, you can enjoy seasonal Hachette desserts and afternoon tea with desserts unique to chocolatiers.
Afternoon tea set (for 2 people) 5500 yen. A wide variety of contents such as petit fours and chocolate fondues that are particular about materials and finishes
A spaghetti and cake shop born in Kyoto that has been in business for over 40 years. You can enjoy delicious spaghetti without being pretentious, so it is always crowded with people who work in the neighborhood and shoppers at lunchtime. For dessert, it is standard to enjoy a large cake and plenty of coffee. One of the specialties is that you can see the cherry blossoms in full bloom from the windows on the 2nd floor in the spring.
The second tomato sauce, a popular menu item, costs 1,250 yen. A classic dish with bacon, onions, green peppers, and shrimp
Just hearing "a community cafe that supports the preservation and utilization of historical buildings" might make you feel a little nervous, but it's actually not. It is a convenient place to rest while walking around Nishijin. Take off your shoes, sit in the back room, and enjoy a cup of warm roasted tea.
Zenzai with 2 mochi and sweet potato for 600 yen. Served with roasted green tea and salted kelp
The soft-serve ice cream object enshrined in front of the store has a unique presence. Once inside, you will be greeted by a calm atmosphere that retains the atmosphere of a townhouse. Here you can enjoy a carefully selected cafe menu such as hand drip coffee from [Circus Coffee] and original herbal tea from [niwatoco tea]. The food is retro Neapolitan and, of course, soft serve ice cream is also on standby.
Nostalgic Neapolitan with classic ingredients of onions, bacon, mushrooms, and green peppers880 yen
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