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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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36 Reviews
First Review by JohnCooper2906
Timo23
Points +24
Süßes kleines Café - Edit
Super leckeres Tofu Sandwich😄
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d’ago
Points +25
Fresh food that is off the charts - Edit
Wow. We stumbled upon this place and we were blown away by the sandwiches. We returned to enjoy another.
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Shmoopsify
Points +167
Delicious sandwich, very small portions - Edit
The sandwich was delicious but very small! Order two!
Read morePros: Delicious
Cons: Small portions
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vj2212
Points +13
Great service and food - Edit
Was walking around Kyoto trying to find a place to eat as a vege, found refuge here! Very friendly and caring staff, Highly recommend visiting!
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HelenBell
Points +34
Cool little cafe - Edit
Stopped from lunch. Really tasty sandwich in a cool little cafe
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients , prepared and presented well, Easy to find, The menu was a little different from other local d
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RainbowTrainy
Points +1586
An alright pit stop! - Edit
We ate a quick lunch here one day, and the baguettes were really tasty. Only problem is that they weren't as filling, and we left still feeling a little hungry, but we didn't want to buy anything more, as the prices were quite high. The music was also way too loud😒Overall, a good experience though.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Tasty baguettes, Cute venue
Cons: Expensive, Loud music, Not a big selection of food and drink
Guest
mavicluni
Points +15
Really recommend - Edit
Good variety of sandwiches(all vegan) and toasts. Tasty smoothies. Super helpful and nice staff. Interior was nice😇
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nolanexa
Points +33
Quaint and Cozy Cafe - Edit
Happy to have stumbled upon this cafe on my way to the Kyoto National Museum. Everything was delicious and done with care. I had the spicy tofu sandwich, banana cardamom smoothie and pumpkin nutmeg muffin.
Read moreThe bread on the sandwich was fluffy and chewy, the spice was perfect just enough to add flavor (although I am told my spice tolerance is on the higher end). The muffin wasn’t too sweet and the smoothies helped balance it out. Would love to come again.
The space is cozy with plenty of seating, everything is made fresh and from scratch.
I also ordered the matcha cranberry sourdough cookie but have yet to try it. I am sure it’ll be delicious.
If you’d like to add a little fusion and cute experience I’d come by and see what they have to offer for you. Very filling 😁
Pros: Food, Decor
Guest
gabi6966
Points +850
Did the job! - Edit
Nice cafe, service sweet treats and sandwhiche.
Read moreI had a caramel cookie (was not vegan but veggie) and a tofu sub (sanndwhich was really nice as tofu was marinaded in a nice sauce). Coffee was very nice too.
Updated from previous review on 2025-06-21
Pros: Vegan options, Nice staff and atomphere, Okay prices
Guest
csimpson
Points +50
Tasty cafe - Edit
Tasty tofu subs; kids enjoyed toasts and smoothies. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: Family friendly
Guest
MattWoolliscroft
Points +17
Tremendous place - Edit
Only place in Japan we have been to twice. Sandwiches are fantastic. Really tasty. Location just down from the Kyoto national museum is really convenient when you are sightseeing it’s only five minutes away.
Read morePros: Great sandwiches, Very tasty cookies
Cons: 
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Tsukimi
Points +7088
Very cute place - Edit
Awesome cafe with international staff.
Read moreDrinks and sweets are yummy and not too sweet. Many vegan options.
Nice place to do some work, too.
Updated from previous review on 2025-05-19
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alyssabp
Points +185
5/5 - Edit
Randomly found this place on the way to a station and it was yummy! Had a matcha and a sandwich. I’m not entirely sure what’s vegan versus vegetarian, but I just clarified vegan when ordering. Everyone was really nice and it was a cute spot.
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AleRosa
Points +249
Cute café - Edit
Had soy latte and a tasty vegan muffin 😋 everything was good 👍
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LucySoul
Points +70
Delicious! - Edit
Was struggling to find anything vegan for lunch in Kyoto and came across this cafe. The hummus tofu sandwich was absolutely delicious, so fresh and healthy too. Also had the pumpkin nutmeg muffin which was amazing. Highly recommend
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-08
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hgiguere
Points +53
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
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StephVHe
Points +561
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 +170
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 +22
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 +85
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
Guest
TomRajagopalan
Points +646
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 +126
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!!
Guest
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 +10386
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).
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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 +2664
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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