Best Early-Morning Coffee Shops in Kyoto

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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

Kita Ward, Kyoto

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

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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

Kita Ward, Kyoto

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

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

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