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One of our favorite spots on our trip! It was so cozy inside with the walls lined in antiques, the staff were friendly and wearing vintage linens, the food was really tasty, great black iced tea. We just had a lovely experience! One of the other things that was adorable is you can have them prepare a picnic for you and you can rent mats, stools, tiny tables, sun hats etc and sit by the river. Make sure you make a reservation!!!!! We loved this place!

While I don't think the coffee was as good as it is made it out to be, the staff, the way the place is done up and the Honey Cheese Toast absolutely make this a killer experience. I think the Toast was one of the best things I had in Japan. The staff is super sweet and kind. Very attentive and polite. Japan in general ticks both those boxes more often than not, but this place just went a step ahead.

Most beatiful cafe ever! Is like you are in a dream or a movie. Everyone is great. Service is amazing, the place is quiet and lovely. The food is delicious and the coffee great! We were lucky to just wait 10 minutes without reservation. If you are in Kyoto please go

Best place I’ve ever been to in my whole life. It’s like what the inside of my mind looks like, brought to fruition. If you love coffee, antiques, vintage, eclectic, intimate, cottage-like settings… this is the very place for you. It made me so nostalgic, I could easily spend hours in there and write the next greatest piece of literature. The coffee was exceptional! Different varieties to choose. The honey cheese toast was delectable, and I will be repeating the recipe in my own home. (I’ve always liked cheese and honey together — but they just do it so exceptionally) anyway, can’t say enough good things about this place, other than I will be revisiting many times, since I’m here for a month. Definitely don’t miss this special spot, and book reservations in advance, as it’s quite popular, and only seats about 8-10 people at once comfortably. Thank you for being so hospitable, and putting your heart and effort into your service and presentation. 🙇🏻‍♀️

Amazingly beautiful interior, very cozy and calm, spending 1-1,5 hours is easy. I haven't tried the picnic yet due to the weather, will definitely come back. Coffee is good (not the top notch) but the atmosphere is fantastic. Tried coffee : daughter,father and Ethiopia, I like daughter and father the best. Staff are very friendly and communication in English went smooth. Reservation is a must, don't come here without a reservation.

Lovely spot. But remember to book first. It’s small and comfortable but quite popular so booking first will avoid disappointment. The staff and hosts are very friendly and the coffee is to die for. You can also get a picnic set to go and enjoy by the nearby river. Just prefect.

Such a cute spot! I found this place by scrolling through Google Maps since we were going to the botanical gardens nearby. If you come here and find yourself wandering through a residential area and think you shouldn't be there, you're probably on the right path. When we arrived late morning, we had to wait a few minutes for seating, and learned why as soon as we walked in--the place is super small, with maybe 4 seats at the counter and two 2-top tables by the door. It's intimate and cozy and the staff is so friendly and welcoming. We watched them meticulously make our coffees, and it felt so personalized and artisanal, but without any of the pretentiousness of an upscale coffeeshop. There are picnic sets available for sale and picnic equipment (baskets, etc) available for rent by the hour. It was too hot to do any of that, but a nice idea since the riverwalk/park is just a block away.

Incredibly good HONEY CHEESE TOAST but you MUST reserve through their website if you want to go here. And if you’re in Kyoto, I think you should!!! :) I don’t drink coffee but I heard it’s fantastic. Sadly there aren’t many non-coffee options. I think it’d be better if they had matcha or some refreshing drinks. But hey, their fresh orange juice was great too, they blended a frozen orange right in front of me and it was the perfect sweetness hehe The star of the show was their honey cheese toast 🥹 I think they drizzled it with a bit of olive oil. Maybe it’s easy to remake, but I’ve never tasted anything like it before and I’ll definitely come back for it The staff were all super welcoming and friendly. I also think the reservation system makes things way better for customers. no waiting outside so it’s much less stressful If you’re using a bicycle, there’s a paid parking area ¥100/12hr, just 40m away. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Kyoto!

Reservations-only coffee shop? Only in Japan. We had booked a coffee picnic reservation in advance, but sadly it rained and our picnic was not able to happen. Fortunately, they were able to squeeze us in inside and we were able to enjoy the coffee and cute vibes. Father blend, iced cafe au lait and honey cheese toast were all solid. Not the best coffee ever (3 stars), but the antique vibes of this place are unmatched (+1 star). Great service, too.

This is a hidden gem!!!! We arrived about 10 minutes before they closed. We got stuck trying to find a cab to get there on time and they were not going to let us in. The owner (husband/father) allowed us in seeing that we seemed to be distraught that they were really not going to let us in. We sat down, ordered coffee and he happily served us. When I tell you that the coffee was well worth it.. I mean definitely worth it. But I suggest to get there way before they close! since we weren't going to be able to come back the next day we decided to buy their packaged coffee to take home as gifts for the family.

I think you need to have reservations to get in or else it's pretty doomed. The vibes of this place is pretty unbeatable. I love the outside so much and the overall inside ambience is pretty nice as well despite how small it is. I had the "daughter" and honey cheese toast. Idk if honey cheese toast is a thing anywhere in America but that honey cheese toast was pretty unforgettable to me despite how simple it sounds. I thought the waitress(not the owners) was very nice and she tried to have a conversation with me despite my basic Japanese. Idk if i'll come back for the picnic thing but I wouldn't mind having a small coffee and toast break here. *I miss Japan so much*

This is the cutest coffee shop I have literally ever stepped foot into. This place takes walk-in and reservation as well for in dining and picnic reservation.. what?! So basically if you reserved picnic, they will provide the necessary equipment and brew coffee for a 90 mins use. As for details of whereabout or locations of picnic spots, I'm unsure if you are free to do yourself or they will arrange that too. They have an official website with all the info! But I was lucky enough to get a walk in spot, as the shop is extremely small. Don't go with more than a party of 2 lol. Just a pair is good enough. And the coffee offering wife and husband offers are all dark roast. So you are definitely getting some of that Kissaten style coffee. I got an Ethiopia single origin dark roast. I sat behind the counter so I had a clear view of every single brewing equipment and coffee making front row seat. It was so cool! Lovely staffs as well!

Omg, the cheese toast is to die for. What a cool concept this place is. They do wonderful pour over coffee in the tiniest closet of a restaurant. Essentially the only real food item is their cheese toast which is a cross between an elevated grill cheese and French toast. The bread, the cheese, the honey and pepper is the perfect combo. A real treat. Service is so personal as the wife really runs the show! Make a Resy to be sure to get a spot. Or plan to go for a picnic as they'll make a wonderful basket to take away and you can make a quick jaunt to sip the coffee and eat your toast by the canal.

My favourite coffee shop visit in Kyoto! No doubt that coffee and food are great! What's more, every piece of decorations and furnitures are vintage style, with the warm light, making the small room very cozy and comfortable. They also offer furniture and food order for the picnic, since the cafe is walking distance from the river.

You want cute? This place is CUTE. Great coffee, picnic rentals, antiques, lovely service.

The nicest owners in one of the cutest coffee shops I've ever been too. Coffee was some of the best I've ever had since they take the time to make it. Even the food was incredible and the ambience can't be beat.