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[2024] Overlooking Kyoto's Kamo River! Six recommended kawadoko cafes

If you come to Kyoto in summer, you should definitely visit Noryokodoko. In this issue, we will introduce you to Kamogawa River cafes in the Kawaramachi and Gion areas that can be used casually during a wide range of hours, from morning to lunch and dinner. Enjoy a different kind of café time in a comfortable location.

1.Modern American brunch with a Japanese flair [Kacto

Kawadoko, a café-restaurant overlooking the Kamo River, offers modern American cuisine such as wagyu beef burgers and buttermilk pancakes. The restaurant is open for brunch from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., so you can relax even if you visit after lunch.

Kacto's hamburger

Kacto Wagyu Burger Teriyaki Sauce and Hash Brown Potatoes ¥2000. Popular brunch menu with 100% wagyu beef patty sandwiched between buns made with beer yeast.

Kacto's Kawadoko seat

Kawadoko hours: Brunch 8:00-15:00 (LO), Cafe 15:00-17:00 (LO/16:00), Dinner 17:30-23:00 (LO/22:00)
Kawadoko period / Scheduled for May 1 - September 30, 2024
Approximate budget: 2,000-3,000 yen for breakfast and lunch, 6,000-8,000 yen for dinner
Table charge/Yes (Brunch/Café 500 yen, Dinner 1000 yen)
Service charge/no
Reservations/Better (Reservations can be made on the web from 8:00 a.m. the day before)
Accompanied by children/allowed
Noryodoko smoking area/No
Number of seats / 30 seats
Seat type/table
card/possible
English menu / available

Kacto

  • Kakuto
  • 133 Saitocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
  • 2 minutes walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station" Exit 1B
    2 minutes walk from Exit 1 of "Gion-Shijo Station" of Keihan
  • Tel.075-341-8787

2.Petit luxury at the morning floor of the cafe-restaurant [B STORE 1st] in the Shijo-Ohashi Bridge area.

B STORE KYOTO" is a new food brand from Kyoto. 1st is based on the concept of "a little luxury in everyday life. The restaurant offers morning meals from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., lunch and dinner, and other meals throughout the day. For morning meals, enjoy coffee made from home-roasted beans with charcoal-grilled toast sandwiches on the Noryo-doko seating area, where the river breeze is refreshing. For lunch and dinner, try the charcoal-grilled pasta set. For dessert, we recommend the shaved ice made with seasonal fruits.

B STORE 1st morning set

Charcoal-grilled toast sandwich set for 1,980 yen. Choose from four main menus. The photo is Kyoto egg and beetroot sandwich. Includes vegetable appetizer plate, soup, yogurt, and drink

Kawadoko seats at B STORE 1st

Kawadoko hours: Morning 8:30-11:00 (LO/10:30), Lunch 12:00-16:00 (LO/14:30), Dinner 17:00-21:00 (LO/20:00)
*No lunch service on the Noryo-doko in July and August
Kawadoko period / Scheduled for May 1 - September 30, 2024
Approximate budget: Lunch from 2,950 yen, Dinner from 3,450 yen
Approximate course budget: Lunch: 2,950 yen and up, Dinner: 2,950 yen and up *Drinks are required for dinner.
seat charge/no
Service charge/no
Reserve/Better
Accompanied by children/possible
Noryodoko smoking area/No
Number of seats / 24 seats
Seat type/table
card/possible
English menu / available

B STORE 1st

  • Be Store First
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward, Nishiishigaki Street, Shijo Shimoru Saitocho 140-25
  • 2 minutes walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station"
    2 minutes walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
  • Tel.075-365-0777

3.Dessert Kawadoko at BABBI GELATERIA KYOTO, a restaurant in Kiyamachi that can be enjoyed alone.

Gelateria [BABBI] from Italy is a casual place to meet up and enjoy dessert after a long day. In addition to the standard gelato, we recommend the slightly special menu items such as fluffy shaved ice with strawberry puree. The alcohol menu includes affogado made with premium whiskey, wine, beer, whiskey, and other alcoholic beverages. With a sweet dessert and a drink in hand, you can easily enjoy a little luxury.

Shaved ice at BABBI GERATERIA KYOTO

Delicious shaved ice to the end (strawberry & pistachio) 1,650 yen

BABBI GERATERIA KYOTO

Kawadoko hours: 12:00 - 21:30 (LO/21:00)
Kawadoko period: May to the end of September 2024
Approximate budget: Lunch: from 1,210 yen, Dinner: from 1,210 yen
A la carte / 660 yen ~ 1 order per person
Seating fee / From 550 yen per person
Service charge/no
Reservation / No
Accompanied by children/allowed
Number of seats / 36 seats
Seat type/table

BABBI GELATERIA KYOTO

  • Babi Gelateria Kyoto
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward, Kiyamachi Street, Shijo Shimoru, Saitocho 134
  • 2 minutes walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station" Exit 1B
  • Tel.075-585-5200

4.Open-air cafe "Kawa Cafe" in Kiyamachi offers unpretentious French cuisine.

The quiche, served on a wooden plate, is filling and hearty, and goes well with coffee and soft drinks as well as alcohol. You can order until closing time, so even a late lunch is not a problem. Also, check out the tarts, crepes, and other sweets available.

Quiche at Kawa Cafe
Kawa Cafe

Kawadoko hours/10:00-23:00
Kawadoko Period / Scheduled from May 1 to September 30, 2024. *Confirm details with the store.
Estimated budget: 1,600 yen~
Seating Charge/Charges apply
Service charge/no
Reservations not accepted
Bringing children/negotiable
Number of seats / 30 seats
Seat type/table

Kawa Cafe

  • Kawa Cafe
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Shimogyo Ward, Kiyamachi Street, Matsubara Agaru, Minoyacho 176-1
  • 7 minutes walk from Keihan "Kiyomizu Gojo Station"
  • Tel.075-341-0115

5.Enjoy sparkling cholate and rich wine at Salon Royale Kyoto along the Takase River

A chocolatier established in 1935. The café has a large glass window overlooking the Kamo River, creating a sense of openness. The café floor, a riverside space connected to the café, offers a selection of chocolates and sweets from the showcase. The world-class chocolates made with the finest ingredients will make your heart skip a beat. Enjoy a luxurious time with a glass of wine, coffee or tea.

Salon Royale

Chocolate Framboise Lemonade Bonbon Eiffel's Cake Set

Salon Royale Kyoto

Kawadoko hours: 11:00-19:00 (LO/18:00)
Kawadoko Period / Scheduled from May 1 to September 30, 2024. For details, please contact the store.
Approximate budget: Lunch from 1,500 yen, Dinner from 1,500 yen
seat charge/no
Service charge/no
Reservations not accepted
Accompanied by children/allowed
Seats: 24 (subject to change)
Seat type/table

Salon Royale Kyoto

  • Salon Royale Today
  • 502 Kamikoriki-cho, Kiyamachi-dori Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 4-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station
    3-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station
  • Tel. 075-211-4121

6.Make your usual coffee exceptional! [Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi Branch] attracting attention for its Kawadoko experience

For a casual experience of Noryokoyoko, come here near the Sanjo Ohashi Bridge. The ground floor and kawadoko seating overlooking the Kamo River also offers a view of Mount Higashiyama. The perfect drink for this season is the cold brew coffee, which is made with water and has a mild taste with little acidity (470 yen per cup). The Matcha Cream Frappuccino®, 595 yen for a small cup, is also a must-try in Kyoto.
Even if you feel like you are on the threshold, here you can relax with a cup of coffee, which is familiar to you.

Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi

From left to right: Cold Brew Coffee Tall470 yen. ™ Golden Foam™ Cold Brew Tall660 yen. Matcha Cream Frappuccino®tall595 yen.

Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi

Kawadoko hours: 11:30-22:00
Kawadoko period / Scheduled from May to September 2024. For details, please contact the store.
Approximate budget: From 500 yen for lunch and dinner
seat charge/no
Service charge/no
Accompanied by children/allowed
Number of seats / 24 seats
Seat type/table

Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi

  • Starbucks Coffee Kiuto-Sanjo-Ohashi
  • 1F Omiya Building, 113 Nakajimacho, Kawaramachi-Higashiiru, Sanjo-Dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • 3 minutes walk from Keihan "Sanjo Station"
  • Tel. 075-213-2326
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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