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Best lunch cafes in Kyoto

A list of best places to have lunch in Kyoto.

Kyoto — Last updated 19 Feb 2023

Best lunch cafes in Kyoto

Best lunch places in Kyoto

When visiting Kyoto, it can be a little difficult to find a good place to have lunch. There is an abundance of eateries, about 10000 in just Kyoto city alone. Therefore we made it our goal to narrow it down by continuously scouting to find and round up the best lunch/brunch places in Kyoto in the list below. Hope you like our selection.

Cafe Gallery San

Cafe gallery San

Cafe gallery San

Kyoto · Kawaramachi Station

Cafe Gallery San is a stylish renovated kyomachiya cafe in central Kyoto with a stylish interior and amazing food.

  • Japanese
  • Modern

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Kyoto · Gentaku Shita bus stop

Plot. is a stylish and elegant cafe/restaurant located in North-Kyoto that serves delicious food.

  • Elegant
  • Modern

Cozy Cafe Kyoto

Cozy cafe Kyoto

Cozy cafe Kyoto

Kyoto · Marutamachi Station

Cozy cafe Kyoto is a cozy cafe in Kyoto that sells delicious lunch plates in a cozy and warm atmosphere.

  • Cozy

Vegginy

Vegginy

Vegginy

Kyoto · Kyoto Shiyakusho-Mae Station

Vegginy is a cozy and vegan/vegetarian cafe located in Kyoto that sells delicious food for Vegan and non-vegans alike.

OASI

OASI

OASI

Kyoto · Imadegawa Station

Oasi is an Italian restaurant in North-West Kyoto with a cozy vibe and amazing food. Great for dates.

  • Contemporary
  • Cozy

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Kyoto · Kiyomizu-Gojo Station

2eme Maison is a lovely cafe with a cozy atmosphere and absolutely delicious lunch near Kiyomizu-Gojo station.

  • Retro
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Kyoto · Jingu Marutamachi Station

More is one of the most delicious cafes in Kyoto area on a stonethrow away of many tourist attractions and with friendly staff.

  • Industrial
  • Modern

Sarasa Nishjin

Sarasa Nishijin

Sarasa Nishijin

Kyoto · Kuramaguchi Station

Located in Nishijin area, famous for its Nishijin-ori (Nishjin Fabric) industry in Northern Kyoto is this charming café called ‘Sarasa Nishijin’. It’s the…

  • Japanese
  • Retro

Lignum

Lignum

Lignum

Kyoto · Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station

Lignum is a stylish cozy cafe that serves delicious lunch and sweets plates near Miyako Messe and Kyoto City Zoo.

  • Modern

Rififi Studio

RIFIFI studio

RIFIFI studio

Kyoto · Kitanohakubaicho Station

Rififi studio is a lovely hidden gem run by a French chef and his wife. The cafe is spacious but cozy and the food is absolutely fantastic.

  • Eclectic
  • Retro

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Restaurant 汽 [ki:]

Kyoto · Kiyomizu-Gojō Station

An elegant Lebanese restaurant near Kiyomizu-Gojō, famous for its falafel.

  • Contemporary
  • Elegant
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KeFu stay & lounge

KeFu stay & lounge

KeFu stay & lounge

Kyoto · Imadegawa Station

Kefu Stay and Lounge is a stylish hotel/cafe that serves delicious lunch and has a contemporary style lounge to relax.

  • Contemporary

The Green

The Green

The Green

Kyoto · Demachiyanagi Station

The GreenThe Green is a nice somewhat unknown place to have a delicious lunch near Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

  • Rustic

MAMA

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儘 MAMA

Kyoto · Arashiyama Station

儘 Mama Arashiyama is a stylish Japanese Italian restaurant located in Arashiyama that serves delicious pasta and pizza.

  • Elegant

Kissa Hinata

Kissa Hinata

Kissa Hinata

Kyoto · Shugakuin Station

Kissa Hinata is a cozy hidden gem that serves fantastic food for a decent price. The owner is a friendly person that loves to make a chat.

  • Cozy

Ha Ra

Ha Ra, Kyoto

Ha Ra

Kyoto · Demachiyanagi Station

A tiny rustic café by Demachiyanagi with some of the best sandwiches and BLTs in Kyoto.

  • Cozy
  • Natural Vintage

No-Mu

no-mu cafe

no-mu cafe

Kyoto · In Line - Namikawa Station

No-mu is a stylish kominka cafe located in the outskirts of Kyoto, near Kameoka city that serves delicious lunch and stylish sweets.

  • Contemporary
  • Japanese

Cafe Bibliotic Hello!

Cafe Bibliotic Hello!

Cafe Bibliotic Hello!

Kyoto · Karasuma Oike Station

Cafe Bibliotic Hello is one of the most well known and most popular cafes in Kyoto with delicious food and a cozy atmosphere.

  • Botanical
  • Cozy

Vermillion cafe

Vermillion cafe

Vermillion cafe

Kyoto · Fushimi Inari Station

Vermillion is a café with a cozy vibe, a large terrace with a nice view over Shin-Ike pond and a delicious menu with Hummus and Vegan dishes.

  • Casual
  • Cozy