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Cafe Phalam

Cafe, Vegan Buddha Bowls, Vegan Cakes

Worth ordering: Buddha bowlnamed in 6 reviews

The Buddha bowl is a popular hearty meal, and several reviewers also recommend the vegan carrot cake.

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan breakfast set; reviewers particularly praise its changing mix of flavors and soups.
  • Good to know: Check the cafe’s hours before visiting, as it may close earlier than its stated time; some reviewers also report cash-only payment.
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  • Ask for soy milk in coffee drinks; soy lattes and matcha lattes are recurring favorites.
  • Good to know: Allow extra time during busy periods, since one reviewer reported that food and drinks took a while.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Lattenamed in 5 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Coffeenamed in 15 reviews

  • Worth ordering: Bowlnamed in 8 reviews

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  • Worth ordering: Soup

People also mention breakfast set, burger and cappuccino.

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Also cake and pastry.

Good for

The vibe: families The vibe: work & study

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, beautiful interior, fast service and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout
  • Cards

About

A casual cafe near Nijo Station, Phalam is known for its vegan breakfast sets, Buddha bowls, vegetable burger, and cakes such as carrot cake and vegan cheesecake. Coffee drinks can be made with soy milk, and reviewers describe friendly service, a relaxed interior with traditional floor seating, and room for families; some note slow service or smaller portions.

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24 Nishinokyo Hokuseicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8382, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
09:30–17:00
Tuesday
09:30–17:00
Wednesday
09:30–17:00
Thursday
09:30–17:00
Friday
09:30–17:00
Saturday
10:00–17:00
Sunday
10:00–17:00

the food

5.0 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Outstanding food
  • Great service
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Very knowledgeable
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