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Cafe Mercredi

Cafe, Vegan Ice Cream, Sorbet

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan chai ice cream, noted for its creamy texture and gently spiced flavor.
  • Good to know: Expect prices to feel high for the location; one review quoted 600 yen for a single ice cream.
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  • Use the terrace or riverside seating for a pause along the Philosopher’s Path.
  • Ask which ice cream flavors are vegan; visitors mention chai, strawberry, chocolate, and mango.
  • Vegan chocolate-chip muffin and matcha treats were mentioned by a visitor; confirm current availability before ordering.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention muffin, onion soup and pastry.

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Also pizza, sorbet, soup and ice cream.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Along the Philosopher’s Path, this small café has a terrace and riverside seating for a break over coffee, shaved ice, or its rotating ice cream flavors. Vegan choices mentioned include chai ice cream, sorbet, and a vegan chocolate-chip muffin; reviews also praise the matcha and roasted-tea drinks, though some visitors found the food pricey and uneven.

Visit

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86 Jodoji Kamiminamidacho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8405, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
10:00–18:00
Tuesday
10:00–18:00
Wednesday
10:00–18:00
Thursday
10:00–18:00
Friday
10:00–18:00
Saturday
10:00–18:00
Sunday
10:00–18:00

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
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