Gluten-free vegan restaurant located a short walk east of Keihan Sanjo station. Menu items include fermented vegan cheese (also for sale), veggie burgers, soups, brown rice risotto, organic pasta, quiche, pancakes, raw cake, smoothies, hot drink. No fried food. Open Mon-Tue 9:30am-3:00pm, Thu-Sun 9:30am-3:00pm. Last order for lunch 3pm, dinner 8:30pm.
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89-1 Sanjo Street, Ohashi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0009
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313 Reviews
First Review by jennjt
kelsiphung
Points +52
Cher et plutôt fade - Edit
Le hamburger vegan etait très sec, j'ai surtout apprécié la salade qui l'accompagnait et qui etait bien assaisonnée. Le pain du hamburger et son contenu etaient quant à eux vraiment fades. Le gâteau au chocolat que j'ai pris en dessert etait lui aussi très sec et trop consistant.
Read moreCons: Beaucoup trop cher
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KatieMack
Points +261
Surprisingly good. - Edit
Although it's quite expensive, I'd say it's worth it to try it because the food we got was of very high standard and tastes delicious.
Read morePros: lots of different foods made vegan, e.g. beef Stro
Cons: Desserts are very small portions
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ApollineDeGeer
Points +24
fresh food, great pancakes! - Edit
I am vegan and Intolerant to gluten and i have to say that finding vegan food in Japan has been quite a struggle. This cafe was the perfect lunch stop after a long morning walking in the sun. Fresh salad, really tasty pancakes and vegan cheese. Good coffee. Will return for sure!
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YokeMunLim
Points +1011
Lovely hangout place with friendly staff but overpriced and small portions - Edit
Choice Cafe used to be good before they revamped their menu. I remember going there for lunch and they had decently portioned set lunches with fresh veggies, veggie patties and a choice of gluten free pancakes or brown rice for about 1080yen. Now they only have main courses which are small and overpriced. Even their delicious cakes used to be plated with more beautiful toppings and garnishes, now it's usually just the cake on a plain plate. I remember really liking their creamy cheesy vegan risotto when I went there last year but when I returned this year it tasted different. Their homemade cheeses are fairly good and taste great on their pizzas. I guess they must have changed their chefs for the quality to change that drastically. I still go there occasionally because I like the relaxed atmosphere which is good for working but I wish they would improve on the quality of the food so that it tastes as good as before. I want to love it more because the staff are always so nice to me. They do breakfast so it is a good option if you're looking for vegan places that open early.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-07-17
Pros: Nice and relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, Central location, opens early for breakfast, Nice homemade vegan cheese
Cons: Overpriced and small portions
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KateH
Points +78
Overpriced and mediocre - Edit
Not much else to say about that...
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eggsy23
Points +44
great vegan food and good atmosphere - Edit
We went to Choice twice during our few days in Kyoto and enjoyed our food on both occasions. I had the pancakes and quiche and my partner had the quinoa burger both times. The staff were very friendly. They use and sell their own vegan cheese which I had in my quiche which was lovely! Highly recommend
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Ika
Points +251
Excellent vegan Western style food in a relaxing atmosphere - Edit
My visit here was really relaxing. I enjoyed great food, while sitting on a comfy sofa and listening to smooth jazz music. The friendly staff gave me an English menu, which contained pictures of all dishes. Many of the dishes contain home-made vegan cheese, which seems to be their specialty, but there are also dishes without fake cheese. I ordered a
Read morecorn soup (600¥) and Bolognese noodles with mozzarella (quinoa based with mushrooms, 1400¥). Both, but especially the noodles were very well flavored and the fake mozzarella was a yummy plus. As a dessert I had a delicious chocolate cake, which kept the promise made by it's name... Can't imagine how to put more chocolate into a cake. The portion sizes looked small (as most times in Japanese restaurants), but were quite filling. Although I was really hungry, soup, main dish and dessert was a bit too much for me.
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doxa
Points +212
not the best option - Edit
We ordered the burger and a soup. Soup was good (small) burger was really average.
Read moreMajor issue with the dessert, we wanted to order 1h before it closed down (so 8pm), and we couldn't because it was too late?! We couldn't order before not knowing how big the portions were.
All in all would recommend as a last resort.
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Nachopath
Points +58
The cheese. - Edit
Get it (the cheese sampler plate). Delicious.
Read moreThis place is very handy for accommodating friends with gluten allergies who visit.
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Fabivegan
Points +263
gluten free vegan in Sanjo area - Edit
I had a bolognesa pasta. Sorry guys it was tasteless, loads of pepper killed any hint of flavor. My boyfriend had the burger he said taste was great but portion little. It was also a tiny pricy but again that's what the combo gluten free & vegan means in some places.
Read morePros: cheese cake was delicious, they accept credit card
Cons: price, bolognesa pasta tasteless, small portions
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juanpiranha
Points +35
excelente! - Edit
Muy lindo lugar con muy rica
Read moreComida toda vegana! La atencion increible como en todos los lugares que visite en japon
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taysesame
Points +150
Good Location - Edit
It was located in a nice place for me. I frequently passed by so went there twice. I tried the pancakes and the strawberry lemon raw cake. I was more interested in eating Japanese food, so I didn't try their main dishes. Pretty pricey for what you get! The cake was really good though.
Read morePros: Gluten Free , Convenient Location, Open for breakfast
Cons: Small portions for the price
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vegantravel
Points +62
Great Meal - Edit
Nice modern vegan restaurant with friendly staff. Had the pasta with bolognese sauce which is made with quinoa and also included the restaurant's homemade cheese, which is really good. Yummy pancake dessert too!!
Read morePros: Homemade Cheese, Pancakes
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XOXO
Points +1828
An option - Edit
For me it was pushing a 3 but my wife thought it was a 5, so we compromise in 4 :)
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ChloéBr
Points +67
Très satisfait - Edit
Nous y sommes allés deux fois. Les portions ne sont pas si petites que ça lorsqu'on est habitué à la quantité généralement servie au Japon (Je vis à Tokyo). Cependant si vous avez encore faim n'hésitez pas à prendre les pancakes, ils sont très rassasiants. Ambiance très cosy. Je recommande vivement d'y faire un tour.
Read morePros: Cosy, Taste, The water system
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BigSwerty
Points +70
Tasty - Great artisan cheese! - Edit
Yummy in my tummy
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EmilijaKa
Points +41
Awesome place for breakfast - Edit
I know it can be a bit complicated to survive as a vegan in Japan but this place was like a gem in Kyoto. I went there twice and I will go and go there while I'm in Kyoto. My recommendation it to go here for breakfast 8-10:30 you can get an amazing vegan breakfast in this place. They also have a big vegan cheeses edition. Mozzarella is insane, it's literally so good. You can try it on the Margarita pizza. Food it really good, but still healthy. Everything is gluten free as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2016-10-28
Pros: Friendly staff, Nice vibe and atmosphere , Excellent food
Cons: A bit expensive , Quite small portions
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bcrossley
Points +86
Just 'ok' - Edit
Great atmosphere, ok food, expensive prices and small portions! The price of alcohol was a bit OTT too. The vegan cheese is fantastic but overall I don't think I'd visit again, there are many places to eat vegan in Kyoto where you can get more flavour and value for your money.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Great staff, Homemade vegan cheese
Cons: Price, Selection
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HappyOtter
Points +297
Delicious - Edit
As someone who loves wheat-based staples I was a bit suspicious of the pasta, but the pasta bolognese turned out to be absolutely fantastic. It's about the right size, too- it looks small, but the sauce itself is quite filling.
Read morePros: amazing cheese, good portion size
Cons: slightly expensive
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kat.ross
Points +206
tasty food and beautiful decor - Edit
This place has been refurbished since the first time I went, and it is such an improvement. It feels a lot more fancy now, and the decor is warm and trendy, so cosy. I had the quiche and my friend had the cheese burger, and we were both happy with our food. They also do a really great soy latte. Next time I want to try their desserts!
Read morePros: great decor, nice variety of food, sells a few items - including a veggie cook book
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stackcats
Points +66
beautiful cafe - Edit
I had a light dinner here, just the teriyaki pizza and some pancakes. Very good flavours and lovely staff. Perhaps a little pricey for the portion size.
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EmmaCebuliak
Points +1866
Slightly Pricey, But Really Good - Edit
I've been to Choice twice now - first time just to try their cheese platter with a friend, and then for brunch with my husband. The cheese platter was really nice, but we found it was just a bit too pricey for the amount. Also, although I understand, we really just wanted to share the platter but were asked to order 1 menu item each. I really enjoyed going for brunch, however, and although the portions were still small, it was delicious. The chocolate pancakes in particular were SO YUMMY. The atmosphere is nice and the staff are very polite (first time we went they were a little cold, but second time they were super friendly). They had no objection to me staying for a long time working on my computer after my husband left, and offered to let me use the power outlet without me even asking. I was incredibly impressed when they gave me a free soy latte because I voluntarily moved to a counter seat when the place filled up! This isn't somewhere I'd go regularly, due to the expense, but it still gets 5 stars because I think the quality deserves it.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-02-11
Pros: Nice, slightly upscale food, Pleasant decor and atmosphere, Decently sized 100% vegan menu
Cons: Expensive
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jess.e.e
Points +36
food was amazing! - Edit
Food was so lovely. Had a pizza and taco salad. Even the husband loved it! The vegan cheese is insanely good.
Read morePros: fast service, delicious food, good portion sizes
Cons: bit pricey
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Tamagotchi
Points +24
Delicious Food, Warm Atmosphere and Lovely Staff - Edit
This was my first vegan restaurant visit in Kyoto and I must say, I was not disappointed with the absolutely delicious food! I had the vegan basil pizza with a soy latte and a chocolate cake for dessert. I didn't want the food to end! My only complaint with this place was the portion size. The pizza was really much too small for me, I was still quite hungry when we left.
Read morePros: Mouth-watering Food, Beautiful Interior Design, Friendly Staff
Cons: The portions were too small for me!
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smilingsunflower
Points +71
Not very impressionable - Edit
I really tried to like choice, hence I went there twice, but each time I went the food was not anything to rave about and the portion size is very small. It is a very nice, well lit, and neat cafe but it feels like a doctor's office (the owner of the restaurant is a doctor, which is probably why it feels that way).
Read moreThe first time I went with friends, we ordered a pizza, and two pastas. The pizza crust was very thin and a bit oily. The cheese texture was almost like real cheese but overall it did not really taste like a pizza and was quite bland. There were two different pastas that we ordered, one was a mozzarella and tomato pasta and the other was a cheese cream sauce one. Again the cheese was very good, almost like real cheese, but both pastas did not leave a lasting impression. There were three of us and the amount of food we got was probably enough for two people at most.
The second time I went, I ordered the burrito. For about 1000 yen I was expecting the burrito to be medium size but when I got my food it was almost a kid's size portion. It was good but it was not filling and surprisingly very oily (but the oil was what gave it any flavor). I decided to give the cream sauce pasta another chance and ordered it again, but the result was the same as the last time.
Overall this is a good place for tea time or a light meal, for vegans and vegetarians, but I do not recommend this place for lunch or dinner because you will definitely leave hungry and disappointed,
Updated from previous review on 2016-09-27
Pros: Completely vegan, good vegan cheese, very clean
Cons: Portion size , not very filling, overprized
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RemyWilliams
Points +94
A great choice for vegans - Edit
We went here for breakfast, and amongst 3 people enjoyed the chocolate pancakes, the teriyaki burger and the basil tomato burger. All food is gluten free, making it a great choice for celiac's. The pancakes are Japanese style; meaning they are thick & small. The teriyaki burger was my personal favourite. It was drizzled with teriyaki, and topped with caramelized onions! The cafe is also a relaxing refuge from the heat. It's fitted out with plants, comfortable seating and a selection of books to flick through whilst you eat. Additionally, the staff are helpful & friendly. Overall a lovely cafe.
Read morePros: Gluten free, Nice settings
Cons: Less flavoursome than other vegan food in Kyoto
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Stevie
Points +11765
Choice Cafe, Kyoto - Edit
Excellent food. There's less expensive places in the world but that's Japan.
Read morePros: All vegan, Tasty food
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