[2022] 7 recommended Japanese breakfasts in Kyoto
We have selected 17 coffee shops with a local reputation as "the place to go when you think of Kyoto," including classic coffee shops with stately interiors that give a sense of history and old buildings that have been renovated and reborn as new. We have selected 17 coffee shops that are well known locally as "the place to go when you think of Kyoto! The menu of these coffee shops, including coffee carefully roasted by the owner and hearty lunches, is also worth noting. Come and experience Kyoto's coffee shop culture as it continues to evolve with the times. (TEXT/Yuko Hanawa, EDIT/Moe Sawamura)
Opened in 2011, Café Madlag is crowded with people every day, attracted by its extensive menu and delicious food. One of the most well-known menu items is the egg sandwich, which was inherited from the long-established Western-style restaurant Corona. The beautiful cross section of the large, fluffy omelet is also a sight to behold, so be sure to give it a try.
Rokuyosha is a coffee shop established in 1950. The first floor has a beautiful arrangement of seats, all of which are sofas. The first floor shop has a beautiful arrangement of sofa seats, and even now, more than 70 years after its establishment, it is still a relaxing space for men and women of all ages to relax between jobs or to take a break from sightseeing.
Founded in 1940, Inoda Coffee's main coffee shop has an elegant and charming retro atmosphere that has remained unchanged since its establishment. The morning meal served in the store is very popular, along with the home-roasted coffee. The morning meal is a hearty meal with original boneless ham, scrambled eggs, croissants, and other items!
The coffee shop [Cafe Tyrol] was established in 1968. The tables and chairs that have been used since the store's opening have the same coloring as the wood, creating a cozy atmosphere. The menu includes toast, spaghetti, and other items only a coffee shop can offer. Curry, which is infused with Awaji onions and Japanese beef, has been a popular menu item for many years.
A retro café that has remained unchanged since its founding in 1948. Soiree means "evening party" in French, and as the name suggests, the blue lighting creates a bewitching mood. The standard item is the jelly punch, which contains 5 different colors of jelly. You will be captivated by the sparkling jewel-like visuals that match the atmosphere inside the store.
The store opened in 1932 with the aim of providing smart and attentive service. You can enjoy coffee and traditional sweets while feeling the atmosphere of a long-established store. The coffee float, made with home-roasted coffee beans, is a perfect match for the strong flannel drip coffee and mildly sweet ice cream.
Cafe Zou is the sister store of the popular Zoumesuya restaurant run by the Aichi Prefecture miso store Imai Brewery. Here, you can enjoy crepes made with crispy dough and plenty of butter, as well as egg sandwiches with homemade meat miso spread on the bread. One of their specialties, a colorful cream soda for 660 yen, is very popular, and an elephant cookie can be added for an extra 100 yen.
The Francois Café is a long-established coffee shop in Kyoto. The Western street-corner-like exterior and the interior decor reminiscent of a hall on a luxury cruise ship have remained unchanged since the shop's establishment in 1934. Its melt-in-your-mouth rare cheese cake is loved by many people.
The interior of Cafe Hisui, which was founded in 1966, has a nostalgic feel. Light meals such as omelet rice and a wide variety of set meals are also available. The fruit parfait is a very satisfying dish with lots of fresh fruit and cream. The refreshing orange sauce goes perfectly with cream or vanilla ice cream.
[At Ogawa Coffee Sakaimachi Nishiki, you can enjoy a food menu using seasonal and Kyoto ingredients along with original brand coffee. Don't miss the seasonal fruit sandwiches made with homemade bread and the fresh melon cream soda for 1,100 yen (available only from June to September), which was launched last year. The sandwiches also make great souvenirs.
Café Amazon is an old-fashioned coffee shop that serves home-roasted coffee. The master, who loves bread, has created a variety of sandwiches to enjoy with his strong, deep-roasted coffee. It is recommended when you want a delicious morning meal or just to take a breather. Take-out is also available.
The coffee is carefully roasted in small quantities using an open-flame roasting machine, and a well-balanced selection of beans is always available to meet the diverse tastes of guests. In addition to the warmth of the wooden space, the restaurant also offers thorough service, including a selection of children's tableware and barrier-free accessibility. Last year, a second store opened in Kyoto Takashimaya S.C. [T8], which is also worth checking out.
[Maeda Coffee Meirin, located on the first floor of Kyoto Art Center, celebrated its 20th anniversary by renovating its kitchen into a contemporary artwork called "tower (KITCHEN). The shop has been transformed into a space where artists, local residents, students, and various other people can come in contact with the artwork and feel more comfortable in front of it. Enjoy a luxurious time feeling close to art while tasting a wide variety of dishes.
At caffè Verdi Shimogamo, known for its meticulous hand-drip coffee, the beans are sorted by hand and only the coffee for that day's use is roasted. The coffee's flavor has many fans among locals and tourists alike. Try the toast set during morning hours or the hot sandwiches at lunch time to complement your coffee.
Yamamoto Cafe is located along the Shirakawa River in Gion. The store is reminiscent of an old-fashioned coffee shop, serving aromatic coffee roasted by the master and a nostalgic coffee menu. Among the popular items, the grilled egg sandwich is loved by people of all ages. During the summer season, lemon squash and pineapple squash with coconut ice cream are also available to quench your thirst.
Sarasa Nishijin Café was built in a 90-year-old public bathhouse, and is a precious space that has been reborn while retaining its original interior, with its high, coffered ceiling and walls covered with Japanese majolica tiles. The restaurant is crowded with people every day, as they can enjoy hearty lunches and sweets in such a historical atmosphere. Reservations are recommended on weekdays.
The owner, Mr. Kimura, was shocked when he was a student at a long-established coffee shop in Ginza, Tokyo, called "Cafe you" for its omelette rice. With a passion to spread this omelette in Kyoto, he opened "Cafe me" after training at the original shop! The omelette on top of the omelette is not only beautiful to look at, but also has an unbelievably tender texture that is hard to resist. Enjoy the happiness of eating in Kyoto to your heart's content.
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