Update-date: May 22 2024
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Kyoto
Strolling around this historic town is one of the great pleasures of visiting Kyoto. Next time you’re out, why not relax and take a break at a cafe? The following eateries - 1 Japanese-style and the other more modern - are quintessential Kyoto cafes. Both serve great lunches and sweets. Be sure to stop by on your next trip to Kyoto!
1. Root2 LABO
Root2 LABO is a chopped salad restaurant that serves salad using the highest quality Kyoto vegetables. Opening the stainless steel door reveals a space that brings to mind a near-future laboratory. The menu consists of 9 kinds of salads that use Japanese ingredients and make one imagine world cities - including their standard ROMA and KYOTO options. They also have drinks such as smoothies that let guests choose the kind of milk used. Guests can also make their own original salad choosing their favorite ingredients.
Root2 LABO
Open: [Weekdays, National Holidays] 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY
Access: Straight from the Hachijo Exit of JR Kyoto Station, 10-minute walk
Address: 9-1, Minami Sanno-cho, Higashi Kujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY
Access: Straight from the Hachijo Exit of JR Kyoto Station, 10-minute walk
Address: 9-1, Minami Sanno-cho, Higashi Kujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
2. Wafu Café Kokyuan (Ochadokoro Rikyu)
At Wafu Café, you can enjoy the Japanese-style "wa" atmosphere in a serene environment. If you order coffee, you can choose a cup from their selection that has been procured from around the country. The cafe also has a Japanese tea room where guests can experience a proper Japanese tea ceremony.
The interior has a serene atmosphere befitting the town of Kyoto.
The castella sponge cake, [Ogon no Tetsugaku], has been awarded the Monde Selection.
Wafu Café Kokyuan (Ochadokoro Rikyu)
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday－Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 10:00 am - 6:00 pm (L.O. 5:50 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: 750 JPY
Access: West from Exit 3 of Keihan Kiyomizu-gojo Station. 1st floor of the building at the northwest corner of Kawaramachi Gojo Crossing.
Address: 1F, Kyoto Excel Human Bldg., 830, Hongakuji-mae-cho, Kawaramachi Nishi-iru, Gojo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: 750 JPY
Access: West from Exit 3 of Keihan Kiyomizu-gojo Station. 1st floor of the building at the northwest corner of Kawaramachi Gojo Crossing.
Address: 1F, Kyoto Excel Human Bldg., 830, Hongakuji-mae-cho, Kawaramachi Nishi-iru, Gojo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
3. cafe&dining fleur Kyoto branch
Cafe&dining fleur Kyoto serves a wide variety of pancakes. Located on Ryokan-dori in front of JR Kyoto Station, the chic exterior and wooden sign quickly catches your eye. Treat yourself to lunch or choose from their various pancake options while enjoying views of the ancient capital through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
There is terraced seating where customers can relax and enjoy the feel of the ancient capital.
The [Choco Banana Pancake] is an extremely popular menu item.
cafe&dining fleur Kyoto branch
Open: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Central Gate of JR Kyoto Station or Kyoto Station on Kyoto City Subway
Address: 736, Higashi Shiokiji-cho, Akezu-dori Shichijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Central Gate of JR Kyoto Station or Kyoto Station on Kyoto City Subway
Address: 736, Higashi Shiokiji-cho, Akezu-dori Shichijo-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.
