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flow by nozy coffee — specialty coffee in Kyoto

Coffee Roastery Tabinone — specialty coffee in Kyoto

Cafe Bibliotic Hello! — specialty coffee in Kyoto

Laughter NISHIJIN — specialty coffee in Kyoto

Blue Bottle Coffee - Kyoto Rokkaku Cafe — specialty coffee in Kyoto

Okaffe Kyoto — specialty coffee in Kyoto

Best Espresso in Kyoto

flow by nozy coffee — specialty coffee in Kyoto

flow by nozy coffee

Coffee Roastery Tabinone — specialty coffee in Kyoto

Coffee Roastery Tabinone

Cafe Bibliotic Hello! — specialty coffee in Kyoto

Cafe Bibliotic Hello!

46 specialty coffee shops for espresso in Kyoto: flow by nozy coffee, Coffee Roastery Tabinone, Cafe Bibliotic Hello! + 43 more. Specialty-only and curated by BrewAtlas, with hours and a map for each spot. Updated October 2026.

Most of them are in Nakagyo Ward, Shimogyo Ward, and Kita Ward.

Cafés for espresso in Kyoto

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flow by nozy coffee - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

flow by nozy coffee - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

flow by nozy coffee - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

flow by nozy coffee

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Single-origin specialist serving coffee from morning to night with automated drip brewing and diverse bean selection

Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow

Coffee Roastery Tabinone - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Coffee Roastery Tabinone - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Coffee Roastery Tabinone - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Coffee Roastery Tabinone

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

On-site roastery in Sakyo Ward offering origin-focused coffee with detailed tasting notes and brewing recommendations for each lot

Opens 12:00 PM tomorrow

Cafe Bibliotic Hello! - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Cafe Bibliotic Hello! - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Cafe Bibliotic Hello! - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Cafe Bibliotic Hello!

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Book-lined specialty coffee destination serving single-origin beans like Salvador, with cozy seating spread across multiple floors until midnight

Open until 11:00 PM

Laughter NISHIJIN - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Laughter NISHIJIN - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Laughter NISHIJIN - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Laughter NISHIJIN

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

Direct-trade roaster sourcing from Thai mountain farms, with on-site roasting and drip coffee focused on their single-origin beans

Opens 10:00 AM tomorrow

Blue Bottle Coffee - Kyoto Rokkaku Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Blue Bottle Coffee - Kyoto Rokkaku Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Blue Bottle Coffee - Kyoto Rokkaku Cafe - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Blue Bottle Coffee - Kyoto Rokkaku Cafe

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Blue Bottle's beautifully renovated machiya showcasing their Oakland-roasted single origins with meticulous barista craft and heart latte art

Opens 8:00 AM tomorrow

Okaffe Kyoto - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Okaffe Kyoto - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Okaffe Kyoto - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

Okaffe Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

Champion barista-owned café featuring meticulous pour over execution and competition-level precision alongside renowned matcha lattes

Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow

CLAMP COFFEE SARASA - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

CLAMP COFFEE SARASA - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

CLAMP COFFEE SARASA - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

CLAMP COFFEE SARASA

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow

% ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

% ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

% ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

% ARABICA Kyoto Higashiyama

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

Historic early % Arabica location near Yasaka Pagoda serving their signature espresso-based drinks with consistently high-quality beans

Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow

HUMAN MADE 1928 Cafe by Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

HUMAN MADE 1928 Cafe by Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

HUMAN MADE 1928 Cafe by Blue Bottle Coffee - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

HUMAN MADE 1928 Cafe by Blue Bottle Coffee

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Blue Bottle collaboration inside Human Made's Kyoto flagship, serving the roaster's signature coffee in a minimalist industrial space

Opens 9:00 AM tomorrow

uru coffee - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

uru coffee - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

uru coffee - specialty coffee shop in Kyoto

uru coffee

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Boutique specialty coffee in Nakagyo's shopping district, showcasing skilled barista work and innovative drinks like espresso tonic

Opens 10:00 AM tomorrow

ABOUT US COFFEE NIJO-JO

Nakagyo Ward

Meticulously executed pour overs from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Ecuador with clean, clear extraction in a serene two-story space

Golden Coffee

Kita Ward

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

KAMEE COFFEE KYOTO

Nakagyo Ward

In-house roasted specialty coffee with espresso, hand drip, and siphon brewing methods, featuring seven single-origin beans daily

Smart Coffee

Nakagyo Ward

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

Fuku Coffee Roastery

Higashiyama Ward

Machiya roastery in historic Higashiyama offering curated single-origin selections and cupping experiences steps from Kiyomizu-dera

Cafe Time

Minami Ward

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

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Kamigyo Ward

One-person operation where Satoshi crafts theatrical, precision-focused pour-overs and espresso with obsessive attention to extraction

Yoshihara

Kamigyo Ward

Minimalist coffee sanctuary near Nijo Castle serving meticulously crafted pour overs and espresso drinks in a serene, design-focused space

Kitaōji Roastery Lab

Kita Ward

Roastery lab executing "seed to cup" with fair trade beans, unique processing techniques including bamboo powder innovation

SCHOOL BUS COFFEE STOP KYOTO

Nakagyo Ward

Champion barista-led café with world competition experience, serving house-roasted original blends designed for balanced acidity and body

Hashimoto Coffee

Kita Ward

Traditional Kyoto kissaten with in-house roasting operation and cloth filter pour over, serving house-roasted beans in an old-style setting

Kurasu Kyoto Stand

Shimogyo Ward

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

Sentido

Nakagyo Ward

Specialty coffee roaster and café offering single origin tasting flights before ordering, in-house roasting from their dedicated facility

% ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama

Ukyo Ward

Iconic % Arabica outpost perched riverside in Arashiyama, pouring signature lattes with views of Katsura River and mountains

Tsumugi Cafe

Shimogyo Ward

Custom tsumugi blend developed with Osaka's Lilo Coffee Roasters, plus distinctive matcha-coffee creations in an open terrace setting

Walden Woods Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

Home-roasted coffee and spiced chai in a striking all-white minimalist space with unique stepped seating around a crystal tree

Vermillion - station.

Shimogyo Ward

Australian-style specialty café serving well-extracted espresso with pleasant acidity alongside house-made pastries and breakfast

FUGLEN KYOTO

Kita Ward

Norwegian micro-roaster serving Nordic-style light roasts with transparent sourcing from Kenya and Ethiopia, highlighting terroir over roast

IN THE COFFEE KYOTO × LiLo Coffee Roasters

Shimogyo Ward

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

Vermillion - espresso bar & info.

Fushimi Ward

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

Kurasu Ebisugawa

Nakagyo Ward

Kyoto's specialty coffee hub featuring HARIO V60 brewing, locally designed equipment, and gracefully executed pour-overs

Kafe Kosen

Kamigyo Ward

House-roasted Ooya Coffee served via traditional nel drip (flannel filter) in a bohemian space shared with workshops and artisans

Blend Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward

Glitch alumni-run blend specialist in a century-old machiya offering personalized blends from Colombian geishas and anaerobic ferments

Ogawa Coffee - Kyoto Station

Shimogyo Ward

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

Garo

Kita Ward

40-year-old Nishijin roastery specializing in rare single origins, served via classic siphon brewing in an atmospheric machiya setting

2050 coffee

Nakagyo Ward

Innovative coffee-on-tap system serving single-origin offerings in a futuristic space, with unique selections like Pu'erh-process China beans

Tasuku Coffee

Kita Ward

Intimate Kita Ward coffee spot near Kamogawa River offering specialty filter coffee with alternative milk options

Blue Bottle Coffee - Kyoto Cafe

Sakyo Ward

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

Stumptown Coffee Roasters

Nakagyo Ward

Portland's pioneering direct-trade roaster brings their acclaimed house roasts to a Kengo Kuma-designed space in historic Nakagyo Ward

Blue Bottle Coffee - Kyoto Kiyamachi Cafe

Nakagyo Ward

Blue Bottle's Kiyamachi outpost serving meticulously hand-dripped coffee with La Marzocco espresso and exclusive local collaborations

Goodman Roaster Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward

Taiwanese specialty roaster showcasing rare Alishan coffee from organic farms at 1,100-1,500m elevation, cultivated by indigenous Tsou farmers

Maruyama

Higashiyama Ward

Legendary Japanese roaster's Kyoto outpost brewing siphon coffee in an authentically retro kissaten atmosphere from 8am daily

COYOTE the ordinary shop

Shimogyo Ward

Specialty café near Kyoto Station offering choice of coffee roasts with solid espresso and pour over, plus standout vegan options

here Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward

Industrial-minimalist space serving espresso and filter with bean choice including Ethiopian naturals and house roasts

HARIO CAFE Kyoto Store

Higashiyama Ward

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

ARABICA

Shimogyo Ward

International specialty chain location in Shimogyo Ward offering signature Kyoto Latte and espresso-based drinks in a minimalist setting

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