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Top tips

Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the hummus with fresh bread; it was praised by multiple reviewers, including one who called it the best hummus they'd had in years.
  • Good to know: Plan for a possible wait, especially at breakfast; reviewers mention queues and one reported waiting about an hour.
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  • Good to know: Confirm vegan ingredients before ordering: reviewers report very few vegan dishes, and one found no vegan desserts.
  • Ask staff which salads can be made vegan and safe to eat; a reviewer said the waiter explained options and possible adaptations.
  • Request oat milk for coffee or matcha drinks; reviewers specifically enjoyed the iced oat latte and oat matcha.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention hummus, coffee and latte.

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Also matcha latte, tea and salad.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for attentive service, lively atmosphere and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for friendly service.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast, brunch, dinner, coffee
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Kacto pairs Japanese ingredients with American and European bistro dishes; the menu includes tofu-and-garbanzo hummus, cauliflower with quinoa, and a broad range of meat and dairy mains. Its river-view seating and attentive staff suit a leisurely meal, though vegan choices are limited and some require asking staff to confirm or adapt them.

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133 Saitocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8012, Japan

Opening hours

Monday
08:00–15:30, 17:30–21:00
Tuesday
08:00–15:30, 17:30–21:00
Wednesday
08:00–15:30, 17:30–21:00
Thursday
08:00–15:30, 17:30–21:00
Friday
08:00–15:30, 17:30–21:00
Saturday
08:00–15:30, 17:30–21:00
Sunday
08:00–15:30, 17:30–21:00

the food

4.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.1 10 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu, chickpeas, garbanzo beans + 1 more

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

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

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