[To.] launched its morning brunch service in January 2024. Many people visit for the visually stunning open-faced sandwiches and cream-filled bomboloni. Reservations can be made via TableCheck. Come enjoy an exquisite morning meal that will leave you completely satisfied from the moment you wake up.

[MOT] is a restaurant opened in Kyoto in 2023 by the owner-chef of a popular Thai restaurant in Tokyo. During breakfast hours, it operates as [TOM] and serves medicinal soups commonly found at Thai morning street stalls. For those who want a hearty meal first thing in the morning, we recommend the set menu featuring hanamaki or chimaki.

[dews cafe kyoto] is nestled in a quiet spot near Heian Jingu Shrine and the canal. Inside the café, bathed in morning sunlight, you can enjoy a hotel-style breakfast plate. The menu also features a wide variety of other dishes to energize your morning, such as acai bowls and vegan plates inspired by the U.S. West Coast.

Necktie Coffee, located in Shimabarakuchi, is a coffee shop opened by a couple from Blue Bottle Coffee. The store, housed in a renovated 100 year old house, gives you a sense that time is passing slowly. The morning plate with home-roasted coffee, which is mainly shallow roasted, is sure to make your day a peaceful one.

[MARTIN], with its eye-catching yellow awning, is a popular Kyoto café with many local fans. The interior—said to be inspired by the home of the owner’s sister in Portland, Oregon, where wooden tables stand out against white walls—offers a selection of plate dishes such as pancakes and avocado toast. Since the breakfast plate is available until 2:00 p.m., it’s a great option for brunch as well. Cash only.