Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee cafe near Nijo station. Was originally veg but added meat in late-2016. Has a lentil burger and a vegetable plate as well a breakfast salad bowl, soy latte, and vegan desserts. Sells a small variety of take home sauces and spreads. Lots of papers and books. Also reported to close earlier than stated times, check ahead. Open Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:00pm. Closed Mon.
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Nakagyo Ward, Nishinokyo Hokuseicho, 24, Kyoto, Japan, 604-8382
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55 Reviews
First Review by Niki3000
LizzieRolley
Points +80
Great Place! - Edit
Lovely cafe close to Nikko station. Has a set breakfast menu-all vegetarian and all can be made vegan. Lovely vibe and great place! Very fresh food!
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GleeHatch
Points +43
Lovely café - Edit
Within 5-10 minutes walk from Nijo Station, it has a quiet and relaxing atmosphere, you can sit comfortably and chat with your friends for as long as you want sipping a drink or eating. I had a pretty good chai latte (soy milk option available) and a really delicious vegan lentil burger, healthy and yummy, served with a small tasty salad and good crunchy bread. 5/5 for that burger. Being a cafe and not a restaurant they have a limited menu, but there are a few vegan options and they are all marked on the menu. I spoke Japanese with the staff, but they seem to know English as well.
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kitmits
Points +86
Friendly staff, irregular hours - Edit
Tried going here a few times but the shop was closed early without obvious explanation. Success on the third try though and glad for it.
Read moreI had the vegan burger which was delicious and filling (though deceptively small at first).
If you’re in the area this is a great option, but probably not worth crossing town for.
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MH7198
Points +52
Calm & nice cafe - Edit
We love this cafe's atmosphere very much, busy traffic outside but inside of this cafe is very calm with friendly staffs. They even sell organic local vegetables. We had a vegan lunch, all foods were delicious and a hand dripped cup of coffee was also good!
Read morePros: Lovely café., Friendly staffs., Organic vegetable.
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FrankieW
Points +2963
Highly recommended! - Edit
If perchance one plans a trip to the bamboo forest from the Nija / Oike area then a visit to this establishment is obligatory.
Read moreMany options on the food menu are vegan. The coffee is truly excellent. The staff are delightful.
We popping in for coffees (one hand drip and one French press) in the early morning, and we liked it so much that we returned later in the day to have lunch.
All the food (see photos) we had was top notch, especially the pickles, the burger bread and the coffee jelly (see menu).
To top it all off we chose an espresso brownie with a shot of espresso (excellent), the combination was heavenly.
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taichi183
Points +32
很讚的素食餐廳 - Edit
這是很有質感的素食餐廳（咖啡廳？）
Read more餐點很有水準，
同行的朋友也對餐點很滿意，
可惜Happy Cow不是全素餐廳的話，
最高只能給四顆星，
但如果是我的話，
我會給五顆星喔！
Pros: 有氣氛跟有好吃的餐點
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anna_ldre
Points +39
Nice food and atmosphere - Edit
I had the vegan lunch set and a soy latte, both were delicious and just the right amount. Very kind and attentive staff (I don't speak Japanese and the lady serving me was very helpful).
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JRoss
Points +642
Great for food and coffee - Edit
This is a great place for food. It does serve meat but there are numerous well-marked vegan options for savoury and dessert. It also has great specialty coffee. A lovely place - 5 stars if it were fully veggie!
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edmonddantez
Points +65
Nice and simple to order, very friendly staff. - Edit
We came in for breakfast, where they had a bunch of vegan and gluten free options clearly listed out. The food was fantastic and well worth your time to check out.
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Eileen17
Points +128
Excellent burger vegan - Edit
Personnel très gentil, joli cadre et un très bon burger vegan pas très cher et digne d'un restaurant vegan! Si j'avais pu j'aurais aimé y retourner une seconde fois!
Read moreSoy latte préparé avec soin avec beaucoup de mousse💗
Updated from previous review on 2018-09-11
Pros: Pas très cher, Excellent burger vegan et soy latte, Cadre et personnel très sympathique
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EmmaCebuliak
Points +1890
Pleasant Cafe with Yummy Breakfast Option - Edit
I've been here twice now - once for lunch a while ago, and once for breakfast quite recently, and both were nice! It's a bit of a shame that the menu isn't fully vegan, but there are still good options (including almost all of the baked goods). I would really recommend the breakfast salad bowl and soy cappuccino. The atmosphere is relaxing (someone else noted that they play nice music) with lots of space.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-02-15
Pros: Relaxing atmosphere, Fresh & nutritious food, Nice staff
Cons: Not fully vegan, Inflexible about set menu changes
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Chodacki
Points +29
So good! - Edit
Great spot for coffee and breakfast. Big space to relax. Recommend for sure.
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Camilli
Points +131
Nice chill cafe - Edit
Very nice cafe right next to Nijo station. Easy to find. Had the lunch plate and ice latte - both very good.
Read morePros: Vegan lunch , Amazing coffee
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jm1975
Points +63
Cool & friendly, vegan and gf options - Edit
I liked breakfast at this stylish café. It has a nice gluten-free ginger-lemon-chia muffin, gluten-free cookies and I apart from many Coffee variations also a fantastic match-latte with soy-milk, which I have ordered.
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Connor.piano
Points +39
Should be 5 stars - Edit
Great for breakfast! Quite a good location, not far from downtown kyoto and from what i could see everything is vegetarian. Coffee was good as well, they made my sister an espresso shot without any problems.
Read moreI would rate it 5 stars! One of my favorites in kyoto.
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Ads78
Points +54
Delicious vegan meals and excellent coffee - Edit
Four friends and I ate a variety of vegan main meals and desserts for lunch - all were absolutely delicious. The service is very friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.
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bethan-law
Points +24
Excellent smallish cafe - Edit
Lovely, calm surroundings. Very interesting menu. 3 of us shared 2 veggie combo plates.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Good value
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ZoeMackenzie
Points +64
So good! - Edit
This is such a lovely cafe, very cosy and inviting. Staff very friendly and spoke English, and menu in English. We had vegetarian burgers which were delicious, the sauces on it were so good and the salad that came with it was great! Would definitely go back again!
Read morePros: Delicious burger, really nice atmosphere
Cons: Not loads of options for vegetarians
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Nancy Cadet
Points +1142
Cosy lunch cafe with great coffee - Edit
Walking distance from Nijo Castle, veg-friendly Cafe Phalam has 2 vegan specials: combo platter or veggie burger. The menu is posted next to the register& baked goods case, where you place your order and pay in advance.
Read moreI had the combo platter, 950JPY, with rice, hearty soup, pickles , tofu omelette , potato-onion tart , salad, small dessert. Portions are small, but the food is tasty, and there is a display case of vegan baked goods, a small organic grocery section and some attractive tableware for sale. I had a gernous mug of the day's coffee (Brazilian) , bought a green tea muffin to take out and enjoyed a relaxing lunch break there.
Directions: A half block from Nijo subway station on the Tozai line, walking distance from Nijo Castle , the cafe is adjacent to a Lawson's on Senbon-dori, just past the Oike-dori intersection. You will see the wood front & large sign for the cafe next to the Lawson's parking lot, on a small side street . Note: the subway station for Nijo Castle is Nijo-jo station, one stop away.
Pros: Open on Mondays, Vegan options and desserts, Welcoming atmosphere
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yanina
Points +80
Great Coffee - Edit
I went there yesterday for afternoon coffee and cake and I will be definitely coming back. The place is very close to NIjō Station/Nijō Castle, but is quiet and cozy despite the convenient location. It has friendly vibe and a small organic grocery section if you fancy buying something for later. I have to say that the coffee was simply delicious, so totally recommend going for the coffee alone. I had soy latte and a coconut-carrot cake, which was yummy as well. The cakes should be all vegan, unless stated otherwise.
Read morePros: Great coffee, Good location, Friendly vibe
Cons: Serves Meat
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YokeMunLim
Points +1040
Great hangout spot with amazing coffee and good vegan options - Edit
This has become one of my favorite spots to chill recently with its spacious, cozy interior and amazing coffee. They also have many vegan options such as the vegan patty set meal, vegan hamburgers, soy lattes, sweet treats that are all vegan except for the cream bun. The food is not mind-blowing but overall I enjoyed what I tried, especially their fresh side salad with this amazing tangy dressing and gluten free chocolate muffin.The staff are really friendly and I always have a relaxing time while I am there. It's a shame that not everything is vegan but I'm grateful that there are great options for vegans near Nijo Station. Some people mentioned that this is also a brunch spot which is fantastic because we need more vegan brunch places in Kyoto! They also have a small grocery section selling coffee related items, vegan friendly ingredients and fresh vegetables that are grown naturally with little or no pesticides for an affordable price.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-07-17
Pros: Amazing coffee, fairly good food, brunch available, bright and spacious area, relaxing vibes, friendly staff
Cons: Not everything is vegan
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Ankit
Points +34
nice place - Edit
Vegan Vegetarian meat options available
Read moreThe lentil burger was nice and so was the chocolat latte. Soy milk available
Pros: all options
Cons: could be small portions
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garrettmoon
Points +38
Great little cafe - Edit
Cute little cafe with the best coffee we've had in Kyoto. The morning set was very tasty. Would have left 5 stars if I could but Happy Cow doesn't allow it for not fully veg restaurants. I wasn't able to find a non-vegetarian option on the menu here though, possibly at lunch?
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noem.ii
Points +61
Excellent combo plate + coffee - Edit
The combo plate is always very good, and so is the coffee. The combo plate contains plenty of vegetables and a nice variety of dishes, usually rice, some soup/stew, potato pie, tsukemono, salad, tofu and a little dessert.
Read moreThere are few veg*n places in that area of Kyoto so it's nice to have Phalam around.
Pros: variety, good coffee
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Yannick D.
Points +20
Great place - Edit
Great vegan and none vegan meals, the menue is smal but it is enough. Good music, perfec service and very kid friendly with a changing table and toys. And it's juste next to the metro station.
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Cally5765
Points +76
Next to Nijo station - Edit
They only had two vegetarian options for lunch - a burger and a combo plate (both were delicious). I think both could also be done vegan, but not sure. They sold a few organic and fair trade goods - and had good coffee!
Read morePros: Atmosphere, Food, Location
Cons: Choice
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JennyJensen
Points +21
Highly recommended - Edit
Very delicious. Very cute and clean café. They speak English.
Read morePros: all vegan, organic, delicious and cute place
Pros: vegan, delicious , nice ambiente
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