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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349 Reviews
First Review by Nancy Cadet
LivWare
Points +23
Best in Kyoto! - Edit
So lovely, I had the taco bowl, and my parents had the tomato curry and rice and tempeh. Relatively good price and lovely staff - they stayed open especially for us! Right before the bridge on the left
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alexiabf
Points +55
An healthy option for once! - Edit
I took the taco rice, but it’s more like a salad with vegetables, black beans and rice (which is perfect IMO). Cute restaurant with many choices. ❤️
Read morePros: Many choices, Nice view, Healthy options
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Hakaisan
Points +100
Good food and view - Edit
Food was good and the view of the river was nice. Only downside is no parking place.
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mirrormask
Points +97
loved the food - Edit
Good food and nice view! Had the lunch plate with vegan katsu and it was the juiciest and loveliest katsu I ever had! We also had a muffin, that was bit dry but the great lunch made up for it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-07-22
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Aideen
Points +52
Perfect! - Edit
Had lunch here and it was delicious. Think it was called the obanzai meal with a selection of tapas. All really tasty
Read morePros: Great food with river views , Reasonably priced
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GreenPeas
Points +52
Amazing food and nice view - Edit
The buddha bowl is SO tasty. Get a seat facing the river if you can. Coffee is great and good prices.
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ValtteriKalliojärvi
Points +18
Nice place with amazing food - Edit
A place with a nice view and really amazing food. I'd definitely recommend this place for everyone visiting Kyoto.
Read morePros: Lots of amazing vegan foods
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Santoshi_Devi
Points +75
Favorite Vegan Restaurant in Kyoto - Edit
Perfect location-- right on the river !
Read morePerfect staff -- everyone friendly and light!
and OH the food
The carrot carbonara is creamy, sweet, and slightly smoky. The purple potato salad melts in your mouth. Falafel is moist and flavorful; cakes and muffins always perfect --
Easy to find, good value, nice vibe.
Pros: Excellent food, Good value, Friendly staff
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ryanangelich
Points +28
Fantastic! - Edit
Cool vegan spot with a great menu and helpful staff. Solid location with great ambiance!
Read morePros: Toast of the day and granola were amazing
Cons: None
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AnnikaandMichael
Points +16
Very yummy - Edit
The toast of the day was excellent. Coffee and tea were good, and we ate the yummy muffins to go after leaving. Very tasty little cafe.
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Lia Argolo
Points +207
Fresh vegan food and nice atmosphere - Edit
Kyoto hasn’t too much vegan places and this one looks like an oasis. I had breakfast and it was quite nice, specially because sometimes you’ll miss fresh vegetables in Japan. There was also a homemade yogurt and granola with fresh fruits on it.
Read moreThe place even has a small store and also a lovely view.
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Carts
Points +90
Tasty homemade food 👌🏼 - Edit
Not the biggest venue but if you get a table very enjoyable food! Platters had great variety & the soup was delicious!
Read moreWent at lunchtime & they had sold out of the popular panini’s which looked very nice! Had a choc/banana muffin to go - loved it!
Lovely location with friendly staff!
Definitely recommend!
Pros: Location - river view, Soup was delicious , Cake selection
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RicardP
Points +51
Great vegan restaurant in Kyoto - Edit
I had a great meal with a fantastic river view. Delicious soup followed by a terrific salad. Great service.
Read morePros: View, Delicious , Several options.
Cons: A bit pricey but well worth it.
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KarenClement
Points +271
Favourite place to eat in Kyoto - Edit
Visited this place around 4 times during my visit to Kyoto and it was definitely my favourite. Enjoyed most of the menu with the favourite being the Buddah bowl. Chilled out place with view over the river.
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shilogray258
Points +16
Beautiful location, amazing food and wonderful service. Thank you!! - Edit
Absolutely amazing!!! Would love a place like this in Australia!!
Read morePros: All vegan, Variety, Delicious
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relishvegan
Points +205
Really nice buddha bowl - Edit
Lovely little cafe- beautifully decorated with a simple menu of 3/4 things for lunch. There's a panini, a mixed plate and a buddha bowl with the best soy meat I've ever had. Between 1000-1800 yen depending on whether you get a drink with your meal, little bit pricey but you get a miso soup to start and it's lovely and healthy. Would recommend for something light.
Read morePros: Fresh & vibrant food, friendly staff
Cons: not super filling (used to ramen!), on the pricey side
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ismay
Points +15
Very nice! - Edit
We had a very nice dinner. The restaurant has a beautiful view and the staf is very kind. I recommend the tomato coconut curry.
Read morePros: Vegan, Very nice staff, Good food
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zedgtx
Points +92
Best Vegan Spot in Kyoto - Edit
Amazing food and ambiance. Looks out over the river. Very good food and drinks. Lots of different to go items to stock up as well. Offers Yoga downstairs on Saturdays. The only place I found in Kyoto that offers vegan breakfast. Just all around a wonderful place!!
Read morePros: Delicious food, Decent selection, Ambiance
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Elvie
Points +409
Chill out by the river - Edit
Lovely relaxing atmosphere, English menu and spoken, tasty, healthy food.
Read morePros: Peaceful , Healthy and tasty
Cons: Bit pricey but average costs for the area
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EdisTheName
Points +102
Delicious food and enjoy the view - Edit
Try the Buddha bowl and relax. Super chill place with a great view of the river. The food is great, the staff is nice and the price is good. Have gone there many times.
Read morePros: Good Buddha Bowl, Excellent View, Super nice staff
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somosvegan❤️❤️
Points +842
muy recomendable, pase por aquí si viene a kyoto - Edit
el café exquisito y el cheesecake de blueberry también!
Read morePros: muy ricoooo, servicio rápido
Cons: caro, extrañable !!!
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jrghof
Points +116
Must-visit in Kyoto - Edit
We’ve eaten here for breakfast and dinner and we were really satisfied with the food, service and ambiance (view of the river & restaurant temperature) on both visits. I loved the matcha latte during breakfast but it was not available for dinner. There are separate menus for breakfast, lunch, afternoon teatime & dinner. Definitely coming back here when we’re in Kyoto.
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Rolan19
Points +217
Good food - Edit
Was a nice assortment of veggies with sauce coating, I enjoyed the fried seitan very much! I think my total for the Banzai dish, apple juice and muffin was just under ¥2,300.
Read morePros: Decent price , Good food
Cons: Flies near the window kept buzzing around me, Portion not very big
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VeganExpression
Points +1756
Stylish Vegan Cafe, Environment is very good - Edit
Personally, I will suggest having breakfast here in the morning, because when the sun shines into the cafe, then take a deep breath under the sun, and you will be filled up by all the positive energy. The good day begins with breakfast ☀️
Read morevisit date: 2018-11
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ReiAmber
Points +3228
One of my favorite places in Kyoto - Edit
I love the river view at this place and the food is consistently good. On my last visit, for two people, we had: White wine
Read morePatagonia Long Root Ale
Fried tempeh
Potato and beetroot salad
Balinese salad with fried tempeh
Tomato coconut curry
Berry berry cake
Everything was great. We went late and the cake was the only dessert they had (left?) Could have easily had another piece of the cake. It was fruity and delicious.
You can walk there easily from Kyoto station as it is only around 850 meters away.
Hope to visit again on a future trip to Kyoto.
Updated from previous review on 2019-05-01
Pros: Great view, Good location, Food is consistently good
Cons: Might sell out of things if you go late
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Coralin
Points +576
Cozy atmosphere and good food - Edit
I ate twice there during my stay in Kyoto. Everything was very tasty and good, nice desserts as well. The problem can be that some dishes become "sold out" quickly, first time I see this happening in a restaurant.
Read moreBeautiful view of the river, cozy atmosphere.
Pros: Tasty food, Beautiful view, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: Some dishes are "sold out"
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veganicnomad
Points +39
Don’t go - Edit
Got here about 40 minutes after they opened and a few dishes were already “sold out.” What?! In addition, the menu was already extremely sparse, there was only one “main” which was fried soy meat. I ordered it and the waitress recommended that I order something else too, as it “wasn’t enough for a meal”. If it’s not enough, why is it labeled as a “main”?! I tried to fill up on dessert to bridge the gap, but they only had one, very small and sad looking option in the case so I passed. The bill for what was essentially a side of fried tofu and brown rice came out to 1600 ¥ and I left hungry. Would not recommend.
Read morePros: Decent food
Cons: Expensive , Small portions, Few options, and many “sold out”
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