Kaikado Café

Cafe · Kyoto-shi

Kaikado Café

Cafe · Kyoto-shi

352 Sumiyoshicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8143, Japan

Highlights

Nestled in a stylishly revamped old post office, this airy café offers artisanal coffee, delicate cakes, and traditional Japanese tea, all crafted with care.

352 Sumiyoshicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8143, Japan Get directions

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"Kaikado Café, Shop, and Studio Kaikado has been handcrafting tea caddies from copper, tin, and brasssince 1875. In2017, its fifth-generation owner, Seiji Yagi, expanded the family business to includeacafé, located justa five-minute walkfrom Kaikado’s small workshop and flagship store in Kyoto’s Kawaramachi district. Housed in a 90-year-old listed building, the café immediately drew inKyoto’s designers and architects with its bright interior comprisingconcrete walls, light golden oak tables, bookshelves, and copper lamps designed by Danish designers OeO and made by Kaikado. The minimalisteatery sells cheesecake and other goodies from the local bakery Hanakago,alongsideblendsfrom London’s Postcard Teas, brews fromTokyo’s Wani Coffee, and Kaikado'sown house-made matcha."

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KT Wai

Google

The former Kyoto post office has been beautifully revamped into a charming coffee spot. Here, you can experience both cold brew and hand-drip coffee, each offering unique characteristics. It’s highly recommended to try both to appreciate the distinct profiles they offer!

Ryan Borja

Google

This is the kind of coffee shop that will likely earn a Spotlight in Monocle magazine for its humble, minimalist yet intricate design, menu offerings, and price point. The coffee, particularly their signature Kaikado drip coffee, is definitely worth trying. You'll get to see Japanese baristas prepare artisanal coffee just for you, meticulously arranging the cup and saucer to perfection, and you'll witness a Kyoto-based barista fulfilling their role with passion. Don't pin down its price because of course, you are about to enter a place that prides itself for its various offerings.

Joakim Johansson

Google

I enjoyed the Kamairicha, traditional Japanese green tea. It was very nice, mild with a vague hint of bitterness. I like the toned down menu. It seems that the focus here is quality.

Tad Murao

Google

Had gyokuro tea and monaka sandwich. Both tasted amazing. Anko red bean in the monaka was the best anko I’ve ever had. This place is a bit more pricey than other cafes but worth it.

Sơn Nguyễn

Google

a bit pricey compared to other cafes and there werent enough options as I wanted but overall enjoyable. the staffs were nice and so was the setting. I enjoyed trying the red bean toast for the 1st time though it wouldnt be my go to breakfast option.

Mari Matsuzaki

Google

Beautiful space. If you are interested in architecture, I recommend visiting this space. The building itself was constructed back in 1972, and was used as a city's old city-tram warehouse and administration office. After the renovation, it is now recognized as a "registered tangible cultural property (登録有形文化財)". This cafe / shop is led by Kaikado, a 140-year old family run company known for their airtight tin “chazutsu” tea caddies. So if you're into tea or craftsmanship, you'll enjoy their shop area on the second floor too!

Ele

Google

A bright little spot serving up filter coffees and espresso drinks. It's a great location for tourists (and locals, of course) to get a taste of the speciality coffee available in Japan. The selection of brewing hardware is impressive, too. I stopped in for filter coffee and had a beautiful bean that was sweet and smooth. The staff were very friendly and happy to talk coffee and brewing. Looking forward to many returns!

Rochelle Mutton

Google

This is such a gem! The coffee and the Anko toast were amazing. The perfect place to get a Kaikado tea canister as the best souvenir!

Elaine H.

Yelp

I think this place defines the definition of cheese cake, I really do! While not a cheese person myself and in general I prefer to stay away from it, I found the cheesecake here to be much lighter, a lot more creamier, and somehow combined itself well with the crunchy cookie underneath. It is also of a much smaller size, so that I would not feel too guilty afterwards. Drinks, on the other hand, served as a perfect pairing as well. Loved their matcha latte - though a tiny little bit on the sweet side. My dripped coffee was both balanced and carried a little nutty flavor - felt to me that it was first splashing and then burning on my tongue, wonderful! Girls go nuts at places like this - nothing but a small wonderland for coffee lovers!

Alex S.

Yelp

Fantastic cheesecake! Wife and I had the matcha latte and cafe au lait -- both were excellent. Vibe is quite classy, quiet, and upscale. Very expensive for coffee/tea but some of the best that we had in Kyoto.

Ryan B.

Yelp

Over priced and overrated. Prepare to pay ¥820 for an average cup of coffee. Total bill came to ¥2770 for 2 coffees, one piece of toast and small cup of soup. This is expensive even for Kyoto.

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The Best Places to Eat and Drink in Kyoto

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KT Wai

Google

Ryan Borja

Google

Joakim Johansson

Google

I enjoyed the Kamairicha, traditional Japanese green tea. It was very nice, mild with a vague hint of bitterness. I like the toned down menu. It seems that the focus here is quality.

Tad Murao

Google

Had gyokuro tea and monaka sandwich. Both tasted amazing. Anko red bean in the monaka was the best anko I’ve ever had. This place is a bit more pricey than other cafes but worth it.

Sơn Nguyễn

Google

Mari Matsuzaki

Google

Ele

Google

Rochelle Mutton

Google

This is such a gem! The coffee and the Anko toast were amazing. The perfect place to get a Kaikado tea canister as the best souvenir!

Elaine H.

Yelp

Alex S.

Yelp

Ryan B.

Yelp

Over priced and overrated. Prepare to pay ¥820 for an average cup of coffee. Total bill came to ¥2770 for 2 coffees, one piece of toast and small cup of soup. This is expensive even for Kyoto.

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