Since its establishment in 1927, Umezono has been serving sweet treats with the utmost sincerity. The Teramachi Sanjo branch, which blends naturally into the bustle of the shopping street, offers a relaxing break in a retro café-style space that evokes Taisho Romanticism. Since its establishment, the shop has been famous for its carefully baked Mitarashi dumplings, which are freshly made, warm, and fragrant. Mitarashi dumplings, which are filled with homemade sweet-and-sour sauce, are also available for take-out and can be brought back as souvenirs.

The store opened in 1932 with the aim of providing smart and attentive service. You can enjoy coffee and traditional sweets while feeling the atmosphere of a long-established store. The coffee float, made with home-roasted coffee beans, is a perfect match for the strong flannel drip coffee and mildly sweet ice cream.

［At Ogawa Coffee Sakaimachi Nishiki, you can enjoy a food menu using seasonal ingredients and Kyoto produce along with original brand coffee. Seasonal fruit sandwiches made with homemade bread and seasonal fruit cream sodas (1,100 yen) are popular. The sandwiches are also recommended as souvenirs.

Opened in 2011, Café Madlag is crowded with people every day, attracted by its extensive menu and delicious food. One of the most well-known menu items is the egg sandwich, which was inherited from the long-established Western-style restaurant Corona. The beautiful cross section of the large, fluffy omelet is also a sight to behold, so be sure to give it a try.

Sarasa Nishijin Café was built in a 90-year-old public bathhouse, and is a precious space that has been reborn while retaining its original interior, with its high, coffered ceiling and walls covered with Japanese majolica tiles. The restaurant is crowded with people every day, as they can enjoy hearty lunches and sweets in such a historical atmosphere. Reservations are recommended on weekdays.