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Scene of coffee brewing at coffee stand Sikko

A coffee stand that lights up the central market [coffee stand low light]

May 05, 2021 open

The Kyoto Central Market comes alive early in the morning around 5:00 a.m.. Outside the market, a man is silently brewing coffee under a faint light.

coffee stand coffee beans

Coffee equipment such as grinders and drippers are set up on top of a rear car, and music such as songs, rock music, and hip-hop music blares comfortably from the speakers. The small coffee stand [Bikko], which is somewhat unusual in this area, attracts many people from the market for a rest or a cup of coffee to wake them up. Many people drink two or three cups of coffee every day, and it is impressive to hear a regular customer say, "I can't do without this place.

Market people gathering at coffee stand Sikko

'Four years ago, my brother died at the age of 40. He had taken over his family's farming business and lived near the market to attend auctions. I wanted to see the view that my brother had seen. How he felt and what he felt here. That's why I decided to live here," says the owner, Mr. Kajitani, explaining why he started his coffee stand here.

Scene of coffee brewing at coffee stand Sikko

I was actually energized by the market when I stood here, and I saw a new view of it. I want to do what I can do here. I hope to convey the current state of the market." In addition to coffee, he also communicates the current state of the Kyoto Central Market through SNS and art events.

Scene of coffee brewing at coffee stand Sikko

Coffee 200 yen. Pictured is a medium deep roast of Tanzania's Snow Top. It is both crisp and sharp with a mild bitterness and a clean finish. Refills are 100 yen.

Coffee beans roasted on the second floor can also be purchased online.

coffee stand faint light

coffee stand Sukko

  • coffee shop
  • May 05, 2021 open
  • In front of REDIY, 73-1 Suzaku-Hozo-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 7 minutes walk from JR "Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station"
  • Tel: None
  • 5:00-9:00
  • Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays
  • No parking
  • https://instagram.com/coffeestand.bikoh/
*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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