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7 Best Cafes in Kyoto – Featuring Tsujiri Cafe Near Kyoto Station

During your sightseeing in Kyoto, why don't you take a break at a cafe and treat yourself to a delicious dessert? The following 7 places are popular among travelers, so take a look at their wide offerings, from matcha-based desserts typical of Kyoto to sweets made in original flavors.

1. Tsujiri Cafe (Kyoto)

15 Cafes in Kyoto Where to Find the Most Delicious Desserts

The renowned Kyoto Uji Main Branch Tsujiri, a cafe with an over 150-year history in Uji, Kyoto, has opened this cafe inside of Kyoto Tower. Here you'll get to enjoy plenty of desserts and drinks made with traditional matcha from Uji. Their top product right now is the [Tsujiri Soft Kyo Parfait (594 JPY)], a delicacy comprising of all the classics of Japanese desserts. This original dessert consists of a parfait of thick matcha ice cream with lots of toppings like an (red bean jam), shiratama (rice flour dumplings), and brown sugar syrup. Try the [Kyo Latte Matcha ICE] as well, which is a drink made with Tsujiri's Uji Matcha and fluffy whipped milk, resulting in a rich flavor and aroma.

Tsujiri Cafe (Kyoto)

Open: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 500 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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2. Malebranch Kyoto Tower Sando Branch (Kyoto)

4. Malebranch Kyoto Tower Sando Branch (Kyoto)

Malebranch is a western confectionery store, well-known for its sweets made with premium selected Uji tea. In the Kyoto Tower branch, you can choose from a wide variety of matcha-based desserts, from classics to new creations. You have to try at least once the [Okoicha Langue de Chat "Cha no Ka" (5 pieces from 681 JPY)], a popular product representative of this store. These langue de chat cookies, made with plenty of premium Uji Matcha, have become a classic of Kyoto's patisserie. Another highly appreciated item is the [Nama Cha no Ka Ice Bar (270 JPY)], made with abundant Uji koicha (thick green tea).

Malebranch Kyoto Tower Sando Branch (Kyoto)

Open: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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3. Tapioca Belize (Kyoto)

Have desserts made with matcha stocked from a historical shop in Kyoto together with domestic tapioca at this popular cafe. Along with the [Kyo Matcha Handmade Milk Tea (Regular 280 JPY, Large 320 JPY)], you should order the [Kogashi Cheese Waffles], freshly made plain waffles topped with natural cheese and then grilled. A must-eat for cheese fanatics! Alternatively, try the popular [Oreo Ichigo Vanilla (420 JPY)] crepe, filled with vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, strawberries, and crushed Oreos: you can't resist its hidden flavor of bittersweet cocoa!

Tapioca Belize (Kyoto)

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 320 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
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4. PANCAKE ROOM (Kyoto)

15 Best Cafes in Kyoto – Featuring Tsujiri Cafe Near Kyoto Station

Popular for its pancakes, this cafe is located inside Kyoto Tower, one of the city's landmarks. Their multiple original recipes are developed in collaboration with the patissier from a local historical shop called Chez La Mere, which is specialized in western confectionery. The collaboration has made this place a hotspot for locals and tourists with a sweet tooth. The [Kyo Matcha Pancakes] is the flagship dish. These fluffy pancakes are topped with a thick matcha ice cream, offering you the classic taste of Kyoto's patisserie. Also, don't miss the [Classic Pancakes], served with an incredibly delicious Canadian maple syrup.

PANCAKE ROOM (Kyoto)

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: -
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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5. CAFE RESTAURANT Yayoi (Gion-shijo)

Primarily popular for its dishes made with chirimen sansho (dried young sardines cooked with sansho pepper and shoyu (soy sauce)) and tsukudani (preserved food boiled in shoyu and sugar), this restaurant is also suitable for travelers passing by to take a dessert break. Their top product is the [Ousu Sansho Cake (830 JPY)], made with matcha stocked from a renowned store in Kyoto called Ippodo. Along with the fragrant and rich flavor of matcha, the spicy touch of sansho gives this pound cake a mellow taste. As another option, the [Chacha Jelly Parfait (720 JPY)] is a luxurious dessert consisting of matcha and hojicha (roasted green tea) jelly served with an abundance of fruit and a delicious matcha liqueur sauce.

CAFE RESTAURANT Yayoi (Gion-shijo)

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (L.O. 5:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Gion Bus Stop of the Municipal Bus.
Address: 481, Gion Shimogawara Kiyoi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto (Map)
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6.Salon de KANBAYASHI / Kanbayashi Shunsho Main Branch (Gion-shijo)

11.Salon de KANBAYASHI / Kanbayashi Shunsho Main Branch (Gion-shijo)

Kanbayashi Shunsho is a historical tea store founded in the Edo period (1603 - 1867), and this is a Japanese style cafe that serves Japanese tea from the long-established store. Built in what used to be the cellar of a 90-year-old mansion, the modern Japanese interior offers a laid back atmosphere. Their top dessert is called [Oboro-zuki (600 JPY)] - a zenzai (sweet red bean and sugar soup) with matcha shiratama and chestnuts. Another great zenzai option is the [Biwa no Shiro]. With its fragrant matcha, this dish is the perfect example of Kyoto's patisserie expressing the essence of Japan. Enjoy it with a cup of [Sencha (from 700 JPY)] or a sencha called [Gyokuro (from 900 JPY)] and other first-class sencha.

Salon de KANBAYASHI / Kanbayashi Shunsho Main Branch (Gion-shijo)

Open: 11:30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed: Tuesday *Irregular on Saturday and Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: Inside Akagane Resort Kyoto Higashiyama 1925, 400-1, Kinen-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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7. nicotto & mam (Kyoto)

At this specialist store, you can have egg-free healthy doughnuts. Order the classic [Plain (170 JPY)] to enjoy the soft and springy texture created by natural yeast. Healthy ingredients like wheat germ and light brown sugar truly bring out a rich flavor. If you order the [Tamba Black Bean Kinako (190 JPY)], you'll be served a plain doughnut sprinkled with kinako from Hyogo Prefecture. The first-class flavor of kinako enhances the taste of the doughnuts even more. One of their popular items is the [Tsubu-tsubu Ichigo (200 JPY)], characterized by a sweet and sour strawberry taste.

nicotto & mam (Kyoto)

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 800 JPY
Access: In Kyoto Tower, 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station
Address: 721-1-B1F, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

These were 7 cafes in Kyoto with the most delicious desserts. What do you think? As you can see, Kyoto, the ancient capital with a history of a thousand years, offers a huge variety of dessert options, even more than these 7! While visiting its famous historical sites, have fun looking for your ideal cafe in Kyoto!

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