Martin

Martin Kyoto ! Remember that name because you will be hearing a lot more about this café in the future. Located on a short walk from Keihan Line – Jingu Marutamachi Station, this lovely cafe opened its doors on 23 July 2023 and takes over the location from its renowned predecessor Land bakery . The name “Martin” is derived from the family name of the owner’s sister, who resides in Portland, USA and it’s influences can be seen in the interior.

Martin sits on a stones throw from Kamo river and has it’s interior and exterior both completely renovated into a lovely cozy cafe with a rustic interior featuring American and Native American elements. There is plenty of seating, consisting of a small counter near the window for two, three tables for two along the wall, a small counter for two in the back, a round table for four, and four kitchen-counter seats, totaling up to 16 customers.

The menu consists of a breakfast menu, lunch menu and cafe menu. The breakfast menu (from 09:00 to 14:30) includes a pancake plate, avocado toast plate, croque madame or raspberry jam & chicken cheese sandwich. The lunch menu (from 12:00 to 14:30) includes lasagna and the sweets menu offers donuts throughout the entire day. The plates look magnificent and everything is prepared meticulously and brought to your table with a smile.

Martin offers delicious breakfast or lunch in a cozy ambiance and is definitely a must visit on your itinerary.