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CONTO - coffee, vegan doughnut & vegan icecream

Vegan Ice Cream, Fresh Donuts

Worth ordering: Ice creamnamed in 30 reviews

Try the salted rice malt caramel ice cream, a flavor several reviewers singled out.

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Top tips

  • Order the bambalouni freshly fried; reviewers describe it as crisp outside and soft inside.
  • Good to know: Check whether donuts are being served before making a special trip; they were temporarily unavailable during one visit.
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  • Choose a gluten-free waffle instead of a cup for the ice cream, if available.
  • Ask which flavors are available that day; seasonal flavors rotate, and one reviewer found a desired flavor unavailable.

Must-try

  • Worth ordering: Ice cream sandwich

People also mention donut, coffee and cold brew.

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Also waffle cone, waffles, latte, apple juice and cookie.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, cozy atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere and good value.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites

About

This tiny stand near Karasuma Oike pairs house-roasted coffee with made-to-order Tunisian bambalouni and inventive vegan ice cream, including salted rice malt caramel and seasonal fruit flavors. Seating is very limited, but you can choose a cup, waffle cone, or ice-cream sandwich; a single scoop was ¥600 in one review.

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Japan, 〒604-0023 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nishiyokocho, 174-1 1F

Opening hours

Monday
07:30–19:00
Tuesday
07:30–19:00
Wednesday
07:30–19:00
Thursday
07:30–19:00
Friday
07:30–19:00
Saturday
07:30–19:00
Sunday
07:30–19:00

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From recent reviews, out of 5.

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  • Great service
  • Great atmosphere
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How we rank

eating vegan

Outstanding for vegans

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

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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