Stumptown Coffee Roasters

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.

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.

This cozy café is attached to the lobby of the Ace Hotel. The café space itself is quite small — but many guests also use the stylish hotel lobby to sit, relax, or work. It’s a great spot for working on your laptop, and I saw several students doing the same. I ordered a tonic coffee, which was super refreshing and perfect for a little energy boost. The vibe is relaxed and creative, just what you’d expect from a place connected to the Ace Hotel. Loved it!

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.

It’s really nice here, spacious place to dine here and enjoy your coffee. Actually it’s a common space shared with Ace Hotel Kyoto lobby, with the high ceilings and warm ambiance.

Coffee and vibes is as per its origins in Portland, USA. Very balanced cup with its hair bender blend and my kid loves the corrisant that is so buttery. Siting available at the hotel lobby but I would just love to be on one of the tall seats inside to soak out the ambience.

I came here from Portland Oregon where stumptown originated from and I was excited to checkout their Kyoto location. The barista didnt notice that I was my Stumptown T-shirt and she wasnt kind and seemed in rush while taking my order. I loved their ice latte a lot. However i wish the staff matched the energy

Excellent atmosphere, very relaxing. Coffee was so good (Mocha and Cortado). We ate two croissants and an orange cookie, delicious.