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Siphon Coffee, Vegan Banana Bread

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Top tips

Ask about: mislabelled dishes

  • Try the siphon-brewed coffee and ask staff to explain the brewing process.
  • Good to know: Ask for the matcha zenzai without the cow’s-milk ice cream; reviewers say it can be left out.
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  • Stop in for pancakes before visiting Kinkaku-ji Temple.
  • Bring cash and check opening days ahead; a reviewer reports the café is closed Monday, Tuesday and Friday.
  • Look for vegan banana bread as a snack, but confirm availability and ingredients with staff.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention coffee.

Good for

The vibe: relaxing

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and attentive service.

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Also praised for good value, affordable and beautiful interior.

Good to know

  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, coffee, dessert, quick bites
  • Cash only

About

A small, old-school café beside the Kinkaku-ji bus stop, known for siphon-brewed coffee, pancakes and matcha zenzai. The friendly couple running it serves a traditional breakfast menu, and the vegan banana bread is a specific plant-based snack option; expect a mostly conventional menu with animal products too.

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13 Kinugasa Kaidocho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8372, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
08:00–17:00
Thursday
08:00–17:00
Friday
Closed
Saturday
08:00–17:00
Sunday
08:00–17:00

the food

4.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Good service
  • Good atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Not labeled
staff
Basic understanding

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

What the grades mean

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