“Try the carrot cake and vegan cheesecake”
#2 FOR CAKE IN KYOTO Japanese cakebreakfast bowl
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength, and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
“Try the carrot cake and vegan cheesecake”
“Try the colorful and creative vegan lunch plate”
#3 MUST GO “Enjoy the set meals that include six small vegetable appetizers and a vinegar drink.”
#4 MUST GO “Try the avocado sandwich with its delicious aioli base and red onions”
#5 MUST GO “Try the vegan blueberry raw cake and mooncakes.”
#6 MUST GO “Try the banana, chocolate, and vegan whipped cream crepes”
#7 MUST GO “Bring cash as this venue is cash only”
#8 MUST GO “Try the dedicated vegan ramen varieties like Shoyu, Miso, and Dang Dang Men”
#10 MUST GO “Ask for the vegan set menu to see the illustrated English ingredient list”
#11 MUST GO “Try the vegan bento box for a fresh, filling meal”
“Try the obanzai and vegan grilled meat set meals”
#13 MUST GO “Try the soy meat cutlet rice bowl and curry udon”
#14 MUST GO “Make reservations at least three days in advance”
#15 MUST GO “Use the clearly labeled English menu to identify vegan options”
spinach · Vegan Food Guide All 15 the 15 essential spots in Kyoto — filter by hours, save the ones you want to try, get walking directions on the day.
1. Phalam Cafe (5.0★, Japanese). 2. OyOy (5.0★, Japanese). 3. AYASAI (5.0★, Japanese). 4. Cafe Gallery Sun (5.0★, Western). 5. MANDARACHA - 曼荼羅茶 (5.0★, Japanese).
Phalam Cafe — Cafe, Vegan Menu, Pastry.
Composite = Spinach rating × 0.6 + signature dish strength × 0.25 + reviewer food rating × 0.15. We cap at 15 and dedupe brand chains.
All 15 venues refreshed 2026-05-05. Photos via Google Maps.
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