WEEKENDERS COFFEE ROASTERY

Weekenders Coffee Roastery is the second branch of the Weekenders coffee brand and is located on a short walk to the south of Hankyu Line’s Kawaramachi station.

The roastery opened its doors in 2019 and is located in an old kyomachiya that used to be a school that was then renovated into a coffee roastery and a co-working space called Garden Lab .

Similar to the Tominokoji branch, this roastery is situated in a beautiful Japanese style building that combines old and modern elements. Inside the roastery is a dimly lit interior with the roastery and workplace taking most of the space. From the entrance you will follow a narrow corridor along the roastery and towards the order counter. Across from the order counter is a beautiful handmade washi is traditional Japanese paper) pendant light 35N by Isamu Noguchi .

You proceed to order your drink that you can either take-out or drink in the back of the roastery, we recommend the latter. In the back of the roastery is a beautiful and peaceful Japanese garden with a 100 year old Maple tree where people can enjoy their coffee on the wooden bench under the canopy. Especially in Autumn when the maple-leaves turn red is a must visit. Here is also access to co-working space Garden Lab.

The menu is limited and includes ‘today’s pour over, pour over, espresso, cappuccino, cafe latte (510 yen) and an iced cafe latte’.

Weekenders Coffee Roastery is a must visit not only for it’s coffee but also for its beautiful building and inner courtyard.

You can find a beautiful virtual tour of the building (made by Alessandro de Bellegarde) here .