While visiting old temples and shrines in one of Japan's most popular tourist areas, discover charming cafes where you can savor delicious food and escape the heat. These hidden gems not only offer tasty dishes but also reasonable prices on both food and drinks.
MOON & BACK Ramen Bar & Branch Cafe
This Australian-style cafe and casual bar near the Nishiki Market offers a friendly atmosphere with chatty and helpful staff. Renowned for its delicious ramen, they serve options like Grilled Japanese Wagyu beef ramen with egg and Big Pork Belly Chicken White Soup ramen, both priced at 1,848 JPY. Vegan ramen is also available. For brunch, they offer a Hamburger steak with demi-glace sauce served over omelet rice, also priced at 1,848 JPY. Conveniently located near Kyoto Kawaramachi Station.
At this stylish venue, you can unwind with a picturesque view of the Kamo River and lush greenery while indulging in rice burgers, sandwiches, sweets, and more. They offer a Chirikokan for 550 JPY and Gimbap-style options for 650 JPY, along with a variety of other rice burgers. They also feature sweet sandwiches priced at 600 and 700 JPY. Conveniently located just 3 minutes from Kiyomizu Gojo Station.
Located just 10 minutes from Muko Higashi Station, this panoramic cafe restaurant offers a relaxing atmosphere with stunning views of Muko City and Kyoto City. Renowned for its excellent value lunch dishes, they feature pasta lunches that come with bread, salad, and soup, priced between 990 JPY to 1280 JPY. They also offer various other lunch set options.
For dinner, their standout dishes include Hana's famous hamburger steak priced at 1,200 JPY, alongside bone-in pork spare ribs also priced at 1,200 JPY. They recommend fried shrimp for adults as well. This restaurant is particularly suitable for families with children, providing a welcoming environment for all.
Located just a 6-minute stroll from Keihan Demachiyanagi Station, this coffee shop exudes a relaxing and bright atmosphere, celebrated for its world-class coffee, food, and service. Nestled as a hideaway on the 2nd floor of a white building near the Kyoto Imperial Palace, it's renowned for its delicious pizzas and other Western dishes.
Among their offerings are traditional pizzas featuring cheese, as well as a unique dolce pizza without cheese. This specialty includes seasonal fruits like blueberries, peaches, and more, accompanied by a special custard topping.
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