日本語はこちら Update 2023: Matsuontoko is now known as Ain Soph Journey Kyoto (catchy!) — but it is still a vegan restaurant serving delicious burgers, curries and kara-age! Though there are quite a large number of vegetarian establishments in Kyoto, most of them are located in the north of the city, and the few there are in the city center tend to sell nothing that isn't … [Read more...] about Ain Soph Journey Kyoto (Formerly Matsuontoko) – Vegan Burger Cafe
Lush Life
日本語はこちら This is a real find to be treasured. An unassuming little café near Demachiyanagi station, I must have walked past Lush Life a thousand times before finally noticing it one day, stepping inside, and bursting out laughing. Outside, it just looks like your average run-of-the-mill café. But inside - it’s so nice! Like a little wooden jazz-lover’s den, with one … [Read more...] about Lush Life
Cafe Bibliotic Hello!
日本語はこちら Situated on Nijo/Yanagiyabamba, "Cafe Bibliotic Hello" is a converted old machiya, one of the traditional old wooden townhouses of Kyoto. Bring a book with you or just grab one of the many off the walls. Here you can enjoy coffees, teas, cakes, pastries or grab some dinner if you are really hungry. They do some pretty awesome sandwiches but one night I treated … [Read more...] about Cafe Bibliotic Hello!
Les Freres Moutaux
日本語はこちら Les Freres Moutaux is a popular bakery in Iwakura, a quiet residential area of Kyoto. Previously, they also had a very nice branch with a cafe on Aburakoji Dori that sold all kinds of tasty meals - but that branch has now GONE. From white bread and baguettes to sweet buns, croissants and scones, there are many types of bread on sale. And all of them … [Read more...] about Les Freres Moutaux
Salut Ya
日本語はこちら さるぅ屋 is a cafe/bar/diner in a lovely old renovated machiya on Imadegawa. The food menu concentrates on burgers, sandwiches and curries and is generally pretty meaty. As I don't do the meat thing, I settled for an advocado and cottage cheese sandwich, expecting something bland and was surprised by its sweet deliciosity. And the bread! That was something else. I … [Read more...] about Salut Ya
