Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Stumptown was right downstairs from my motel, which was super convenient. Every morning of my stay, I got an iced oat milk latte for 700 yen. It’s a steal! The coffee blend during the time was earthy and nutty, and it paired nicely with oat milk. There was a hint of fruitiness and a bit of sourness in the middle, which I also liked. It leaned strong; I wasn’t sure if it was a single or double shot, but probably just one. I wished I had some stomach space for their bakes, which all look great… The space itself is clean and minimal, with warm wood tones and simple seating. There’s a bit of natural light if you sit near the front, and the vibe is relaxed without being too quiet.

I spent a few days in Kyoto working remotely and really enjoyed my time at Stumptown Coffee Roasters. The café is located inside the hotel area, which also has stylish shops and restaurants. The space is beautifully designed with a minimal and warm atmosphere, making it a comfortable place to sit for hours. They don’t mind how long you stay as long as you order a drink or pastry, and they even have charging stations, which makes it perfect for working. The vibe is relaxed, the staff are friendly but not intrusive, and the setting feels like a mix between a specialty coffee shop and a cozy hotel lounge. It is definitely one of the best spots in Kyoto if you are looking to enjoy quality coffee while getting some work done or just taking a break.

The tasty coffee and cool concept of the American brand Stumptown Coffee but make it Japanese. And the result is great! Tasty coffee in Japanese style. The cold brew was delicious. Tasty pastries and wraps. You can seat in the high chairs or in the hotel lounge.

I’m from Portland, OR where I’ve enjoyed Stumptown for many years, and was excited to try their first branch outside of the US here in Kyoto. Unfortunately, the coffee here isn’t as good as their Portland locations, the latte is thin and weak (as is typical of espresso based drinks in Japan). The best thing about this branch is the stunning location and great atmosphere, I can be both cozy and productive. It’s also one of the only good coffee shops that open early at 7 AM, so that’s an added bonus. I’d only get items that contain more concentrated coffee.

Quick service and great coffee. Offer pastries and cookies also that were delicious. Bags of beans also available. In the lobby of Ace hotel, plenty of seating space and although we went early in the morning, it was not too busy.

Great coffeeshop in the lobby of the hotel we used whilst in Kyoto (the Ace). Coffees and soft serve all really good!

Loved the atmosphere and the coffee! Their sweet potato donut is a must try. Would love to visit again!

Had a quick breakfast here the other morning and I have zero complaints! The service was great, coffee was delicious, and the seating area was really nice. I ordered the gingerbread latte with oat milk and a croissant. The gingerbread latte was one of the best gingerbread lattes I’ve ever had. I really appreciated how generous they were with the cinnamon. The croissant wasn’t anything fancy, but it hit the spot. I felt that the prices were very reasonable for what I got. With the current exchange rate I paid less than $8 for my latte and croissant. I can’t wait to go back and try their matcha latte. Someone else in my group got it and it looked really good.