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Vegetarian cafe serving coffee, tea, baked goods, sandwiches, etc., some of which are vegan and the others can be ordered vegan. Sandwiches are vegan (including the bread). Open Mon 10:00am-7:00pm, Wed-Sun 10:00am-7:00pm. Closed Tue.
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21 Reviews
First Review by JohnCooper2906
hgiguere
Points +47
OISHI - Edit
We loved this spot. The tofu hummus sandwich is so good, the smoothie was delicious and the coffee was great. Glad we stumbled across it. We want to come back if we can—- and the owner is really nice and sweet.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Good seating , Kind staff
Cons: None
Guest
StephVHe
Points +488
Lecker aber zu teuer - Edit
Wir hatten drei Sandwiches und den Avocado Toast. Geschmacklich sehr gut aber die Portionen waren sehr klein und dafür dann definitiv zu teuer.
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lilimonade
Points +130
Cute location - Edit
It was cozy & the staff was friendly! Got the tofu sandwich and it was good but not huge
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-16
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chillseab
Points +27
Pumpkin Muffin - Edit
Great food. Had the tofu sandwich, pumpkin muffin, and an iced oat latte. The family running it was so nice and friendly. A nice spot with a cat theme. They are vegetarian but lots of vegan options.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere, Muffin
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Kersn
Points +81
Recommended!😄 - Edit
Nice Café, friendly people and really good food, they also have oat milk.
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tatotherogue
Points +302
Great stuff!! - Edit
My partner and I both got one of the tofu sandwiches, a match latte and pumpkin muffin each. The muffin was warm and fluffy, the match was refreshing and the sandwich was perfectly satisfying
Read morePros: Great food, Easy to order
Cons: A bit out of the way in location
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TomRajagopalan
Points +624
Really lovely cafe - Edit
The food and service was really food, the only reason for not giving five stars, is the price being quite a bit higher than most others in the area.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Good friendly service
Cons: Expensive
Guest
everfar
Points +98
Delicious Sandwiches, Smoothies, and Treats - Edit
Delicious food! As Californians, we didn't find the prices high. The sandwiches had a little spice and the muffin was amazing. We also enjoyed a strawberry smoothie and a banana cardamom smoothie. The owner, Harsha Sharma, was so sweet. She was very clear about what's vegan vs. vegetarian. Most of the sandwiches are vegan. We arrived mid-afternoon when it was quiet. She, along with her Japanese employee, also gave us lots of tips on where to visit outside Kyoto. Arigato Goziamasu!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-07
Pros: Service, Quality Ingredients, Pumpkin muffin!!
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Willemi.jn
Points +42
good but way too expensive - Edit
The servers were nice. Food wise, I was slightly shocked that I had to pay the equivalent of almost 10 euros for it, and when I saw the tiny sandwich on the plate I was very disappointed. The sandwich did taste good.
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m@earthville
Points +10235
Fresh and simple, with small vegan selection - Edit
Shio Veg Cafe’s plant-based offerings are comprised of essentially four freshly made elements in different configurations: hummus, mushrooms, avocado and bread. As long as you’re happy with some combination of these four things (e.g. avo toast, or a mushroom sandwich with hummus), then there’s something for you here.
Read moreIf you’re particularly hungry, note that portions are a bit on the modest side here so you might need more than one item to fill the void (which can drive up the cost of a full meal, too).
Guest
Tiaggo
Points +16
Maravilhoso - Edit
Comida feita com amor e muito deliciosa !!!! ありがとうございます
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dwells
Points +2545
Expensive + upcharge for vegan milk - Edit
Really disappointing to see a place that prides itself on being a “veg cafe” charge 100 yen extra on top of an already expensive 550 (or 650, I forget) yen latte. The space was cozy, but the coffee tasted a bit burnt and the oat milk wasn’t emulsified at all, so the latte was more like an americano with oat milk poured in that separated and fell to the bottom.
Read moreI hate writing negative reviews, but unfortunately the only positives here were the space itself and the adorably grumpy looking cozy kitty.
ShioVegCafe
Thank you for sharing your experience at Shio Veg Cafe. Firstly, Oat milk costs us twice the amount that we pay for cow milk. Yes, it will cost you extra. We have a black board where we have written that oat milk will be +100 Yen more. Your drink costs that much not only because of the ingredients cost but because we have other bills to pay as well, like rent, electricity bill, water bill, our workers and more. If you are unhappy with our prices, you are always free to leave. Please check our menu and other information on google maps or our Instagram account where the prices are visible.
Read moreThis is the first time we got a complaint regarding the coffee being burnt and being like an americano with oat milk. Our coffee is made of 100% Arabica beans and is medium roast. We use the ECM/ElektronikaProfi2 machine to pull our espresso shots. The machine automatically starts to prepare the espresso shot, it does not burn the coffee. Americano contains water, we definitely do not put water in our lattes. We apologize if it did not taste good to you. However, we have had customers ordering not once but 3 oat milk lattes in one sitting because they enjoyed the drink.
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Anywherewithann2
Points +37
Delicious and cozy - Edit
This restaurant is cozy and feels like home . The food is delicious and filling. We had a Mushroom-Hummus Toast, an Avocado-Toast and a Tofu-Sandwich. We also tried a Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin, that was especially good. The next time I am coming to Kyoto, I will for sure come again. Highly recommend😄
Read morePros: Cozy atmosphere of the cafe/restaurant , Customer service is great, The food is excellent
Guest
idomenaged1
Points +16
טעים מאוד - Edit
הכריך אבוקדו פצצה
Read moreוהרבה כריכים טעימים
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ApolloHelios
Points +654
Refuel and Recharge here! - Edit
After a busy day sightseeing we found Shio Veg Cafe, and what a find it was! Really friendly and helpful staff, who for example reassured us that the bread here is vegan, and not like much of bread in Japan containing milk or even egg!
Read moreAnything on the menu that does not contain cheese can be vegan. I enjoyed a delicious Guacamole Toast and ginger and lemon tea. For a sweet treat I chose the pumpkin muffin.
This was just what I needed as I was fading fast! A very late lunchtime light meal and a friendly welcoming atmosphere.
I’d highly recommend if you are in the area and need a pick me up! #Veganuary
Pros: Welcoming atmosphere, Friendly staff, Great lunch choices
Guest
HappyMeal123
Points +92
Die Auswahl ist nicht riesig, aber lecker - Edit
Habe da bei einem Spaziergang halt gemacht, der Kaffee ist gut. Das Sandwich lecker 👍
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johnrichardfischer
Points +16
Great Avocado Toast and Macha - Edit
We stopped by during a big day walking Kyoto and everything was very good and the staff was very friendly. The avocado toast hummus sandwich and macha was all wonderful
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Wireless
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ishanwhatever
Points +27
Amazing vegetarian food - Edit
I loved loved this place. The owner and daughter put love and care into every dish, and it clearly shows. The food is modern American with a hint of Indian, and the location has several dishes that have ingredients that are extremely hard to find in Japan, such as avocado and American sourdough. I can’t recommend this place enough (btw it only has a fee reviews bc it just opened in sept 2024)
Read morePros: Amazing food, Caring staff, Warm atmosphere
Guest
avowebster
Points +29
Delicious all vegetarian and vegan - Edit
We couldn’t stop coming back to this lovely family-run, all-vegetarian cafe. Smoothies, baked goods and sandwiches all delicious and affordable. Some vegan options. Staff always lovely and welcoming. Oat milk coffee available.
Read morePros: Opens 9am (not 10am) , Beautiful cat as co-host, Near museum and shrines
Cons: Sometimes cat is not there😉
Guest
Nancy Cadet
Points +1042
Vegan and Veg friendly food - Edit
Location: A two-minute walk from Sanjusugendo temple (on the same street), across from the Kyoto National Museum, at Keihan subway station Shichidori
Read moreThis friendly cafe has vegan options (hummus, guacamole, tofu sandwich) as well as coffee, muffins, smoothies.
Closed Tuesdays. If Veg Out cafe nearby is full, closed, or has a long waitlist, you have another option. It’s just across the bridge!
Pros: Vegan options, Easy to find
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JohnCooper2906
Points +32
Delicious, fresh, friendly - Edit
I can't believe this place doesn't have more reviews! It is a vegan sanctuary in the generally veg-hostile landscape of Japanese cuisine. The tofu sub sandwich was hearty and delicious, the drinks were amazing, and they offered oat milk and almond milk. The staff are very friendly and have great English.
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