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Cake shop in Kyoto

[2024] 12 recommended cake shops in Kyoto

Introducing Kyoto's hottest patisseries, popular for their gorgeous looking and tasting cakes. Whether you want to eat in at a stylish café space or take one home to celebrate a birthday or as a souvenir, there is something for everyone. Check out the cake shops recommended by our local editorial department. (TEXT/Hana Toba)

6. Fresh sweets from Pâtisserie AVECAMOUR, which is passionate about freshly made sweets / Shimogamo

Aptly named "AVEC AMOUR" (with love), Chef Shigeru Takagi's patisserie is overflowing with love for his cake fans. He is passionate about freshly made and freshly baked cakes, saying, "Freshness is the most important thing. In addition to fresh cakes, baked goods such as Shimogamo bananas and tins of cookies are also useful as souvenirs.

AVECAMOUR cream caramel, gateau saison, marjolaine, choux a la creme, mont blanc

From top left, smooth crème caramel 450 yen, gateau saison with seasonal fruits 680 yen, natty marjolaine with homemade praline paste 660 yen. From bottom left, the most popular choux a la creme 500 yen, and Mont Blanc with rich marron cream and crunchy dried meringue 700 yen.

Pâtisserie AVECAMOUR

  • Patisserie Avekamur
  • 121-1 Shimogamo Miyazakicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 5 minutes walk from Keihan “Demachiyanagi Station”
  • Tel: None
  • Eat-in not allowed

8. Cheesecake specialty store focusing on handmade taste [Papa John's Rokkaku] / Karasuma

Papa John's is known for being the first to introduce authentic New York cheesecake in Kyoto. The interior of the store, made with natural materials, is filled with the warmth of wood. In addition to a wide selection of cheesecakes and drinks, the eat-in restaurant offers quiche, pizza, and mini salads. Enjoy a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Papa John's New York Cheesecake

New York cheesecake is made with simple, high quality ingredients, baked slowly, and has a well-balanced texture, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and sweetness. 640 yen (630 yen for takeout)

Papa John's Rokkaku

  • Papa John's Rokkasho
  • Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo Ward
  • 7 minutes walk from Subway Karasuma Oike Station
  • Tel.075-211-1600
  • Eat-in allowed

9. [The three-faceted chef at ASSEMBLAGES KAKIMOTO impresses with his unique taste / Kyoto Gosho area

At ASSEMBLAGES KAKIMOTO, located near the Kyoto Imperial Palace, you can enjoy sweets and course dinners prepared by Mr. Kakimoto, who has experience at the Kyoto Royal Hotel and the Sweets Patry in Kobe. The sweets offered are creative and only the chef, who has many faces as a pastry chef, chocolatier, and cuisiniers, can create them. The unique appearance as well as the original combination of ingredients are sure to please your taste buds.

ASSEMBLAGES KAKIMOTO's ASSEMBLAGES a

Assemblages a is the winner of the Japanese qualifying round of the World Chocolate Masters. The smooth melt-in-your-mouth chocolate and the layers of cream and dough create a delightful harmony. Eat-in 825 yen / Take-out 810 yen

ASSEMBLAGES KAKIMOTO

  • Assemblage Kakimoto
  • 587-5 Matsumoto-cho, Teramachi Nishiiru, Takeyacho-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 5 minute walk from Kawaramachi Marutamachi bus stop.
    10 minutes walk from Exit 5 of Marutamachi Subway Station
    10 minutes walk from Exit 1 of Jingu-Marutamachi Station, Keihan
  • Tel. 075-202-1351
  • Eat-in allowed

10. [Satisfied with the wide selection of [kashi shokuinin] (confectionery artisans) / Saiin

Since its establishment in 1983, [confectioner] has been a local favorite. The chef's attention to ingredients is extraordinary, and he uses 20 different kinds of sweetness alone. The showcase is spacious, with more than 30 types of cakes on standby at any given time. With an abundance of seasonal products and new items, it is always a pleasure to come here and find new confections.

Confectioner's Lemon Cake

The summer-only Confectioner's Lemon Cake 350 yen for 1 piece, 1900 yen for 5 pieces, and 3750 yen for 10 pieces. The lemon-flavored chocolate is exquisite, melting easily while retaining its texture. The dough made with plenty of fermented butter and almond pudding is moist and delicious even when chilled, making it perfect for souvenirs during the hot season!

confectioner

  • hirer
  • 19 Nishitakada-cho, Saiin, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Short walk from Nishioji Matsubara bus stop
    8 minutes walk from Hankyu "Saiin Station" Exit 1
  • Tel. 075-311-4606
  • Eat-in not allowed
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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