River facing restaurant directly across the bridge from Shichijo urban rail station. Serves breakfast until midday, lunch from 12-3pm, cafe menu 3-6pm with last orders at 5:30pm. All vegan starters, mains, desserts, alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks. Check Facebook in advance as they will sometimes close early if sold out. Open Tue-Sun 9:00am-6:00pm. Closed Tue.
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west side of Shichijyo-Bride of The Kamo River, Kyoto, Japan, 600-8133
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Last update on 15 Jan 2024 by MrUni
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349 Reviews
First Review by Nancy Cadet
Nancy Cadet
Points +1142
Friendly all vegan lunch cafe - Edit
Update: Breakfast hours : 9-10:30AM Lunch 11:30-2PM., Café drinks and desserts till 5 or 6pm. Plan accordingly, and don’t be surprised if you see a “Sold Out” sign posted on the door in the afternoon . The new option —breakfast —is healthy, tasty and filling with choices like Tempeh « BLT » on sourdough, Roasted Veggie & Hummus Tartine, Avocado Toast, etc
Read moreVeg out is easy to find on Shichi-Dori on the Kamo river and at the Keihan subway shichidori stop—just across the bridge. There’s an English menu and usually includes a hearty Buddha Bowl, Coconut Curry , Taco Rice, a Deli Plate set, soup, muffins, tea , coffee and other drinks.
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-26
Pros: Fresh and tasty food , Dessert and breakfast options, Friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere
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rabbitgoeseast
Points +206
Amazing for breakfast - Edit
We stayed in a hotel very close so we visitors for one lunch and 3 breakfasts!!!!
Read moreIt’s western style food with a Japanese twist. The lunch was lovely but where this place really shines is breakfast. The Tempeh BLT was FABULOUS! From the sourdough with a soft chewy centre and crisp crust to the perfectly cooked tempeh and the juiciest tomatoes. (I live local food but I miss my bread when travelling - not anymore!) They sell out early so the second day we also got to try the avo toast and banana and peanut butter- both hit all the boxes but the tempeh- well this is one of my favourite meals of the week.
Also very friendly staff allowed me to practice my Japanese with gracious patience.
Pros: Delicious tempeh, Amazing sourdough, Fab staff
Cons: Closes early
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twovegans
Points +223
Nice View, Good Food, Friendly Service - Edit
We had seats looking out over the river. It was a relaxing experience. We enjoyed the curry and veg out plate.
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madveganfood
Points +1800
Class BLT - Edit
I make tempeh BLTs all the time back home so was looking forward to having again. The bread was superb and the fillings hit the spot. Great view of the river and matcha latte was tasty too
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i1arie
Points +888
Good breakfast - Edit
We went there because of the sourdough bread toast and it was amazing. Fully recommend it. Be careful and watch the opening times on Google, they are different from here. And be early since they run out of bread later
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Shmoopsify
Points +167
Good blt sandwich - Edit
Very good blt breakfast sandwich. You definitely want to check the hours because we went at 3pm and they were only serving cookies.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-10-05
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Et47
Points +44
Lovely cafe overlooking the Kamo River - Edit
Delicious food, friendly staff, good ambience. Advisable to check beforehand that restaurant is open.
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JessMurfin
Points +475
Tranquil & delicious - Edit
Such a gorgeous setting to enjoy absolutely delicious vegan food. The vegout plate was such a fresh and varied mixed of different elements & the cold soup was silky & rich. Can also highly recommend the matcha tiramisu
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VeggiLulu
Points +4077
Fresh veggies - Edit
The vegetables were very fresh and almost raw. The dressing went really well with the salad and the mock meat on top.
Read moreThe set meal was pretty good with a lot of variety.
The small soup going with the meals were good aswell.
The portions were unexpectedly big and very filling.
It is a relaxed store with a nice view on the Kamogawa.
Went there for tea and a cake at around 3 pm. The matcha latte was good. The cake was a bit dry and crumbly which was a bit sad.
Updated from previous review on 2025-02-25
Pros: Tasty, Fresh, Portion size
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AleRosa
Points +249
Nice location overlooking Kamo River - Edit
I've been here on multiple occasions. Food is tasty, but I always feel like the portions are not very large for their price :,)
Read morePros: Yummy food
Cons: Not so large portions, Kinda expensive
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lilimonade
Points +170
Buddha bowl YUM - Edit
The location is adorable & staff as well! I got the buddha bowl, which came with a small potato soup.
Read moreI don’t know what the vegan meat was in the bowl but it was divine! I also got a some extra sauce, it was really good but they don’t put a lot.
Update: i went back and tried their matcha tiramisu and UGH it was incredible
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-17
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Purposely_Vegan
Points +2421
Great cafe! - Edit
A lovely cafe overlooking the river. An amazing breakfast and lunch menu with fantastic avocado on toast and a BLT. Very cosy!
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JimSgp
Points +414
Favourite Vegan Spot in Kyoto - Edit
Tried this spot twice for lunch during a long weekend in Kyoto. There’s a view over the river, vintage records, an open kitchen which combined gives this place a lovely relaxed vibe.
Read moreThe fresh healthy cuisine with an assortment of desserts makes this an excellent lunch spot!
Pros: Buddha Bowl, Veg Out Plate, Date cinnamon muffin
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m@earthville
Points +10386
Tasty food, warm service, lovely river view - Edit
I’ve enjoyed three meals at Veg Out, and all were delicious and well-balanced. The coconut curry, desserts and oolong kombucha are recommendable.
Read moreService is warm and helpful, with some English spoken. The view of the river from the window bar is charming. I’d visit more often if the menu had more options.
Enjoy!
Updated from previous review on 2019-07-15
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ElSalmon
Points +197
Wonderful fresh ingredients at breakfast - Edit
What a treat! Vegetable tartine was my choice and I’d have it many times again if I didn’t want to try everything else! Coffee with a view. Wonderful end to our Kyoto trip ❤️
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-29
Pros: Amazing ingredients, Bread!, Coffee with a view
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LienClaes
Points +49
Tasty vegan food by the river - Edit
Amazing vegan food, with seasonal vegetables that had so much flavour! We both had the tempeh BLT for lunch, which comes with soup and a salad, for drinks we had a tumeric latte and a bonsoy latte.
Read more(My boyfriend is vegan and I'm vegetarian)
The service was great and quick with friendly staff.
Location wise Veg Out is great, with a beautiful view of the river. It was fun to do some (water)birdwatching while waiting for our food :)
Pros: Fully vegan restaurant , Delicious food , Beautiful view because of the location
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Catman916
Points +150
Pretty decent lunch spot - Edit
Food was good and staff were very nice. Overall nothing too ground breaking but definitely go here for a good meal.
Read morePros: Great location
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JoshCable
Points +162
Lovely lunch - Edit
Really nice food, very friendly staff. We had the Veg Out plate and it was highly recommended by me and my partner
Read moreEdit: we came back here again later in our trip and the food was just as good, the staff just as friendly, and if we were staying in Japan longer we probably would have come back again. We also had cakes on our 2nd trip and they were good (blueberry pie and chocolate muffin)!
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-09
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ChanelleRodeka
Points +737
Great - Edit
Lovely place. Very busy at lunchtime on a Saturday. Delicious Buddha bowl which came with a little soup which I didn’t realise.
Read moreGreat, pretty matcha and views of river if seated in the solo window facing seats
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RemcoKnijpstra
Points +1527
Healthy and delicious - Edit
We ate here after we arrived at Kyoto and the place has a nice atmosphere going on with a view on the river. The food is organic, locally produced, and delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-20
Pros: Everything is vegan , Everything is organic , Everything is healthy
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Mich7
Points +95
Great spot, even better food - Edit
When I stayed in Kyoto I would get a soy chai each day. The maple, walnut and cinnamon muffins are delcious, and for breakfast I'm sure everything on the menu is great but the tempeh BLT was out-of-this-world good and super filling. Nice view looking out over the river too, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.
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tiffyday
Points +2124
Lovely view - Edit
Lots of various toast/bread options for breakfast, and the coffee was delicious. Really loved the location and the beautiful view while enjoying a meal. The staff member that served us was a little cold, but perhaps he was just having a bad day!
Read moreUpdate: increasing from 4 to 5 stars, as it turns out there are very limited vegan breakfast options in Kyoto (at least around this area), and this was a fantastic breakfast. We went back several times and the food was delicious, and all the other staff members we interacted with were lovely!
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-19
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LorraineCrowley
Points +414
Delicious Dining - Edit
Friendly staff who spoke English. We had the curry and plate for lunch followed by a tiny cookie. Perfect portion sizes. Will be back. #Veganuary
Read moreCame back for breakfast and loved every bite! Love this place
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-22
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beatontherat
Points +19
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Really nice food and biiiiig portions
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Naturelori
Points +83
Delicious vegan food! - Edit
Veg Out is our favorite cafe in Kyoto. When we were here 5 years ago, we had breakfast here almost every day of our stay. It’s the same this time. The location (right next to the river — great birdwatching!), service, ambiance and food are wonderful. The vibe is relaxed and casual. The hot chocolate is perfection!
Read morePros: Food, Service , Ambiance/location
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MariaSpb
Points +281
Great cafe and incredible view - Edit
This cafe was warmly recommended to us, we decided to go for breakfast. What is distinctive in Japan, as a rule, only a specific part of the menu is available, according to the time of day. Various toasts and granola were available for breakfast, and of course drinks. We ordered toast with tempeh and homemade granola with soy yogurt, cappuccino with oat milk and also matcha latte. The granola was incredibly delicious, as was the tempeh in the toast, the drinks are also very good. It may have taken a little while to cook, but quite a lot of people came at the same time, so I understand. Credit cards are accepted, and there is also a gorgeous view of the river from the window.
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darksquirrel
Points +184
Healthy vegan lunch - Edit
Everything was fresh and flavorful. The homemade ginger ale was intense! The curry was good, but not amazing. The Buddha bowl was better, with what I believe was seitan tempura. I found the cake and muffin dry and crumbly, but interesting.
Read morePros: Sustainable vegan food, River view , Friendly and fast
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