Actual Kyoto

‘ Actual Kyoto ‘ is a new stylish cafe located on a five minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line – Omiya station and sits right next to the Randen line. The entrance can be a bit tricky to spot because it’s facing the traintracks and there’s only a narrow path that leads to the cafe. But once you find it, it’s totally worth it!

The entrance sits under a large canopy on a lower level with a concrete corner bench that has a view over the Randen train-track in front of the cafe.

Going inside you will find a stylish Japanese style interior with a contemporary design featuring another concrete L-shaped bench on the left under the stairs. On your right you will be met by a massive cut rock that functions as a standing table with a long metal table behind the rock that leads to the kitchencounter. In the back of the cafe is the kitchen/register area with a colorful stone koshikabe. Up the stairs is a small platform with two more chairs with a view over the train track. They did a lot of effort on the interior design and throughout the cafe you can find small artistic details including a small tulip head filling up a hole in the door frame, the remaining vintage wallpaper, a piece of broken marble stone repurposed as a small table on the second floor and special poured concrete tables which are only a few of the many lovely details.

The cafe specializes in drip coffee, with a selection of South American or African blends. Other drinks include cafe latte, espresso, cold brew, matcha latte, homemade spice cola, or kid’s juice. The menu also offers a variety of sweets, such as classic Basque cheesecake, matcha cheesecake, or craft chocolate cheesecake, but may occasionally change. The Basque cheesecake is a must-try.

Actual Kyoto is a beautiful stylish cafe with friendly hosts that serves amazing drinks and sweets is a definitely worth a visit.