Best Espresso in Kyoto

Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

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

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

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

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

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

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

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

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

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

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