Pear Press Cafe

Opened in November 2023 is this stylish cafe called “ Pear Press Cafe ” that sits in North-Kyoto’s Kamigamo ward on a 5 minute walk from Karasuma Line – Kitayama Station exit 2. The cafe sits on the groundfloor of a small apartment building in a quiet neighborhood.

The exterior has a warm mid-tone brown wood colored frame with large windows, a curved section next to the sliding glass entrance door. As you step inside, a small seating area awaits on the left, ingeniously utilizing the curved section. It includes a comfortable fabric bench, a wooden bench against the wall, and two sturdy hardwood chairs arranged around a cozy living room-sized table. In the heart of the café, a lengthy wooden bench lines the left wall, while the kitchen and order counter occupy the right. Moving towards the rear, a spacious café area unfolds, accommodating three dining tables of varying sizes, providing ample space for guests to unwind. The café harmoniously combines raw, unfinished materials like the exposed concrete ceiling and walls with inviting, warmer-toned wood elements and furnishings.

The menu has a variety of options from drinks including today’s coffee, hand drip coffee, espresso, cafe latte (550 yen~), chai latte, houjicha or orange juice. Coffee is sources from the renowned “ Style Coffee “ and is also for sale as beans on the shelf next to the entrance. For food, customers can choose from small sweets next to the order counter or for something more heavy like a morning plate, panini, hotdog or sweets like a cream puff, mont blanc cake or raisin butter sandwich, something for anyone.

Pear Press is a stylish cafe that opens early morning at 07:30, ideal for early birds who want to start their day with a delicious drink or meal.