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Was quite lucky given we only booked a week out for the picnic option and when we arrived they offered us to sit inside the cafe. Weather was quite cold today so this was perfect for us. Tried the ‘Morning’ coffee blend which was smooth, delicious and easy to drink. Paired it with a honey and cheese toast. Toast was very tasty and airy and interesting the combination of the thick toast, cheese and honey reminded me of eating a slightly sweet cheese pizza but in a good way. Place was super small and cozy inside (almost reminds me a little of a ‘hobbit house’ 😂) but was a good experience overall. Would recommend to others.

We reserved a spot inside a couple of weeks before our trip with the option to do a picnic if the weather was nice. We ended up enjoying the atmosphere in the cafe so much though we decided to dine in. The cafe is owned by a husband and wife and is a business about their love for one another and their love of coffee. Coffee was amazing and we bought some beans to enjoy later. The cake was delicious. The staff speak amazing English and are happy to chat. I would recommended attending for atmosphere and good coffee and less so for a big meal (the cakes etc are more to compliment the coffee). You can also hire stools, hats, etc to take your coffee and treats out and enjoy a picnic which is adorable. It is a short walk from the water and the botanical gardens.

Even though I live in Kyoto, it was my sister in Australia who recommended this Cafe. I was sceptical, thinking it was just social media hype. However I rode along kamogawa and found it to be a beautiful setting with tasty coffee and the honey cheese toast was delicious. I was served by a lovely young man who spoke some English and accepted my limited Japanese. Worth a visit.

What an absolute gem of a place. The cold filter coffee had a wonderful fruity aroma and the honey butter cheese toast was the perfect dish to have with it. The decor of the place is such a vibe and the staff are so friendly and kind. You won’t be able to get in without a reservation, and I also recommend reserving a cafe slot to have the toast then grab a picnic basket to have the rest of your coffee by the small creek just near the cafe! Be careful of the black kite birds though, they will attack once you open the rusks. Definitely one of my fav spots in Kyoto!

Inside: calm and peaceful. Shop is full of detail. It’s like you’ve travel to a diff time and time moves at a diff pace. Picnic: you must get at least one picnic basket (even if you already dine in)! we were a bit coffee overload but did it anyway because it was such a beautiful day. Really like the honey cheese toast! Service: super friendly and they were able to store our stroller, very grateful for that!

Adorable little coffee shop run by a wife and husband. While it is a bit out of the way from most things in Kyoto, it was worth it. It was some of the best coffee we had during our stay in Kyoto. The toast is good but it's, well, toast.. the fruit cake on the other hand is fantastic and a great compliment to the coffee! The staff are incredibly kind and accommodating. Inside the shop is quaint but can be claustrophobic for some, though I can imagine that issue may persist in Japan for them. Reservations recommended to ensure you get a table. If you're in a rush and it's a nice day, I highly recommend requesting the picnic option as the river is less than 100yds away and gives quite a pastoral feeling for a lovely morning or afternoon.

A cute cafe tucked away in one of the lanes in Kyoto. It is quite popular given its super cute look (very instagrammy!) and delicious food, and I would highly recommend making reservations in advance. The restaurant service team is dressed beautifully in white, and they are very sweet and welcoming! We ordered a couple of coffees, a butter toast and a cheese cake. All were delicious, but I must say the butter toast in all its simplicity was simply superb. Highly recommended.

Reservations tend to be required. Do book before heading down. Did not eat in the cafe but only did the picnic. You can rent hats, mats, stool, etc from them. Unable to get food from them to add to the picnic and only able to get coffee from them if going for the picnic. There is a Lawson further down the road should you wish to buy some snacks to add onto the picnic feels. Overall still a fun and unique experience in Japan.

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.