Kaze-to-Coffee Kissa Kazeko

Kamigyo ward Kyoto, on a 10 minute walk from Randen Line – Kitanohakubaicho Station or a two minute walk from bustop Kamishichiken (10, 50, 51) sits the lovely retro cafe ‘Kaze To Coffee Kissa Kazeko’ instagram.com/kazetocoffee_kyoto . Kaze To Coffee, which opened on January 14, 2022, is situated in Kamishichiken, one of Kyoto’s five historic geisha districts. This peaceful residential area is known for being one of the oldest hanamachi (geisha districts). The café is managed by Mr. Mori, one of the youngest generation of café owners, who originally started Kaze To Coffee in his early twenties as a take-out stand in a Thai restaurant. In 2020, he opened his first brick-and-mortar shop with eventually launching his second shop Kaze To Coffee Kissa Kazeko in 2022. Kazeko is regarded as a ネオ喫茶 (neokissa), which means it offers innovative coffee akin to that found in overseas coffee shops, or menu items that put a modern twist on classic coffee shop fare, all while preserving the traditional coffee shop atmosphere.

The coffee shop features a distinctive exterior, predominantly white with redbrick walls on the ground floor, making it stand out from the neighboring houses. The entrance is recessed in the middle of the facade and entering the shop you will be welcomed by a dimly lit cozy interior. The interior features a retro interior style with lots of dark wood, a cocoa bean colored floor and typical Japanese kissa style brown brick wall in the kitchen with a retro cupboard in the back featuring original Kaze-To-Coffee cups. The seating consists of a large table near the windows for 4 people, 3 seats along the kitchen counter, a small table for two against the wall and a small table for two near the windows.

The menu consists of a variety of delicious food items and drinks including walnut focaccia sandwich, bagel sandwich, tuna lettuce sandwich, redbean paste butter muffin, toasts, cheesecake, tart and even chocolate cake. For drinks there is of course coffee, handdrip, cafe latte, as well as roasted greentea latte or cascara milk. The shop also roasts and sells their own beans.

Kaze To Coffee Kissa Kazeko is a retro coffee shop with a cozy atmosphere that sells delicious food and coffee that is a must visit.