Best Espresso in Kyoto

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

Blue Bottle's Kyoto outpost in a century-old machiya townhouse near Nanzen-ji, serving their signature single origins

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

LiLo Coffee Roasters' Kyoto outpost in a traditional machiya, offering 12 single-origin selections for pour-over and espresso

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Ogawa Coffee's Kyoto Station outpost with their acclaimed house blends and a unique Beans Salon for custom roasting experiences

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Historic 1932 coffee house maintaining pre-war tradition through house-roasted beans and deliberate, attentive service

Fushimi Ward, Kyoto

Espresso-focused café near Fushimi Inari Shrine's iconic torii gates, serving specialty coffee to travelers and locals across four Kyoto locations

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

HARIO's Kyoto flagship showcasing their complete brewing equipment lineup with expertly prepared siphon and pour over coffee in Higashiyama

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Kyoto-based roastery and stand offering single origin pour-overs alongside curated gear from Fellow, Origami, and Hario

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Industrial-chic cafe with plant-filled interior serving eclectic coffee menu alongside French toast and signature toasts

Kita Ward, Kyoto

Local roaster in Kita Ward specializing in stone-roasted coffee using mineral-infused far-infrared technique for distinctive flavor profiles

Minami Ward, Kyoto

Pioneering specialty coffee importer led by Cup of Excellence judge Yuko Itoi, founder of C-COOP buying group and former SCAJ Roastmasters chair