Cércle

Located in North Kyoto’s Kita ward, ‘Cércle’ instagram.com/cercle_cafe_cercle is an elegant cafe that opened in July 2023 and is run by a friendly woman. The cafe is situated on the ground floor of a standalone house, just a short walk from the Shimogishicho bus stop or a fifteen-minute walk from KitaOji Station on the Karasuma Line. The cafe sits inside a house at the back of a spacious parking space with only a small sign at the front entrance so it can be difficult to spot from afar. The name ‘Cércle’ is inspired by the word ‘circle,’ symbolizing a round cake that can be shared among many people, reflecting the cafe’s emphasis on hospitality.

The exterior doesn’t resemble a typical cafe; instead, it looks like a traditional house from the 2020s, featuring a concrete facade, a door, and a single window under a canopy. Stepping inside you will find a clean, minimalist interior design with a natural and cozy ambiance. The space is bright, thanks to large glass sliding doors that let in plenty of natural light and offer a lush, green view of the outdoor garden. The room is furnished with a simple wooden table and an assortment of chairs, each with a slightly different style and finish, adding a touch of eclectic charm.

The menu consists of various toasts (e.g. zucchini cheese toast, red bean paste toast), small lunch plates (french toast with bacon and salad), as well as delicious sweets (rum raisin cheese cake, almond tart, pound cake, blue berry cheese cake etc).

Cércle is a minimalistic cafe with a friendly owner that serves delicious lunch and sweets and a visit is highly recommended.