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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330 Reviews
First Review by Nancy Cadet
sarahhh
Points +349
Amazing breakfast, and we came back for dinner too - Edit
Very good quality coffee (we had drip and a soy latte) and delicious breakfast options. We had toast of the day (guacamole) and vegetable panini with tofu feta. Very chilled atmosphere with friendly, efficient staff. Highly recommend. We came back for dinner the same day - try the soy carbonara, fried soy meat and double potato salad if they’re on offer.
Read morePros: Delicious food and coffee, Scenic location , Friendly staff with good English
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robynie
Points +115
Tasty but a little spendy - Edit
A busy spot popular with the tourists. We tried the carbonara and the taco rice which were both good, but preferred the carbonara. Also tried the double potato salad which was interesting, sort of like potato salad flavoured mashed potatoes. Friendly English speaking staff.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: More expensive than other places nearby
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misusyaya
Points +510
Different Menu - Edit
I was excited to see the deep-fried soy meat main dish on their website dinner menu.
Read moreWhen I went there during dinner hour, they only had 1 carbonara pasta and a couple rice dishes available as main dish...
I got the carbonara and it wasn’t that impressive :(
Please update the website menu so you don’t give people who travelled all the way there false hope!
Pros: River View, English Menu, Friendly Staffs
Cons: Expensive, Inconsistent, Taste Average
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MarthaCox
Points +26
Delicious! - Edit
Delicious food, friendly staff, beautiful setting along the water. Will definitely be going back for more wonderful food soon
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Elizi1549
Points +95
Great! - Edit
We came here three times - the first time we had the lunch plate. Everything was delicious, and it was really nice to have whole foods like lentils and quinoa, as you don't find them much in Japan. It was a good price for what we got.
Read moreThe second time we came in for brunch, and they'd sold out of almost everything. We had the avocado toast which was pricy for not very much food. The third time we managed to get their acai bowl for breakfast which was better!
The food is really tasty, but make sure you get there before they sell out of stuff and for breakfast I wouldn't get anything other than the bowl as you won't be full!
Pros: Delicious, Lunch was really good and lots of variety, gorgeous location
Cons: they sell out of some dishes, some breakfast options are small
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ColinGunther
Points +68
Limited menu - Edit
We had for starters salsa and a plate of tempeh, for mains . SpAghetti “ carbonara” and risotto . And two drinks apple and ginger . Great drinks , the mains were tasty but the bill came to a high 7000 yen or AUD 75 for two. Even in Tokyo a similar meal was around 5000 yen. By Australian standards it is a cafe with restaurant prices . As we not allowed in before 6pm even though the coffee area was supposed to be open we found a great new Tokyo beer lab around the corner that has vegan food . But we came back here to try it out and found it ok but not worth what we paid
Read morePros: The drinks , Fast service , Tasty
Cons: The price, Limited menu, Getting the bill with the main course
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BriaMackay
Points +58
Best Coffee in Japan!!!! - Edit
Coming from Australia we have a large coffee drinking culture and this bonsoy latte was even better than that I would have gotten at home. Also the veggie panini we ate was absolutely delicious with tofu feta and pumpkin. Definitely recommend! We ate the breakfast menu so not sure about lunch or dinner. Enjoy!
Read morePros: best coffee
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Shantiny
Points +29
Yummy but not belly-filling - Edit
Very good food, nice space and view, but the portions are crazy small for the price you pay! Yummy but not worth it.
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simonwood566
Points +170
Beautiful spot - Edit
Staff are super friendly and the food is amazing. A beautiful outlook over the river and bridge puts a cherry on top of such a great spot.
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Foofighter13
Points +48
Great overall - Edit
Good clean vegan food! Lovely venue and staff are also friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Great tasting food, Lovely staff
Cons: Small servings
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JamesMecklenberg
Points +34
Original & delicious vegan dishes! Oishi! - Edit
We had the daily Soup, Taco Rice, Tofu Carbonara and Green Curry Risotto. A very unique use of herbs create some great vegan flavours - my wife wa surprised that it was vegan. We finished with a Bonsoy Chai latte... perfect! Highly recommended.
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LilyJane
Points +34
nice tasting food but not enough of it - Edit
Great tasting food but portions are really small. More of fancy food but tasted amazing. Great little place to.
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SineáMcCullagh
Points +72
Beautiful, delicious and nourishing - Edit
We ate here twice while staying in Kyoto. Although it wasn’t close to where we were staying it was worth renting some bikes to eat here! Wonderful atmosphere and real food and coffee (they even use bonsoy - the only soy worth drinking).
Read morePros: great coffee , beautiful atmosphere , delicious food
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edwardbc
Points +1021
very good - Edit
I tried the banzai lunch special and i have to say it’s delicious. It has a variety of different foods some of different origins and it was very good. If you’re coming for lunch try to make it before 3pm otherwise you won’t be able to get the lunch
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jadetaylak
Points +66
Beautiful Fine Dining - Edit
Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff with great English. I recommend the carbonara pasta, I’m not a pasta fan but it is SO Devine! The hot wine is also delicious and comforting if you’re visiting in the winter. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a fancy dinner date location. It’s a little expensive but you get what you pay for - good quality organic meals etc.
Read morePros: great food , atmosphere , hot wine!
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MissEunice
Points +110
Good vibe, great food! - Edit
Went there today for dinner. Fantastic river view and we managed to catch the sun set over the water. This place has a lively vibe and staff are really friendly. They have an English menu and offer a variety of choices.
Read moreWe ordered the tofu carbonara and the green curry risotto. The pasta came with an extremely rich and creamy sauce which I loved. We also ordered their chocolate "cheese"cake (raw vegan) and coconut muffin with choc chips for dessert. The raw cake was heavenly with a rich cholocate flavour. Would go back if I have time!
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CarlosAngelGallardo
Points +34
nice but a little expensive - Edit
Pretty nice place, tasty food; small portions though
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ZoeMackenzie
Points +64
Beautiful restaurant! - Edit
We loved this place! So nice inside and with a really good view over the river. We had carbonara and fried rice with tempeh, both were delicious and totally vegan! Also first place we've managed to find tempeh. Would definitely go back again!
Read morePros: So many vegan options, nice atmosphere, lovely sta
Cons: No cons!
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darjeelinq
Points +79
A great place - Edit
The place is really nice and pretty. I enjoyed the food but it was too spicy for my liking and there wasn’t a lot of options. They also sell interesting snacks there but they’re a bit pricey, though it’s still a nice place!
Read moreCons: spicy, if you’re not a fan of spicy food
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JordanDryland
Points +25
You need to try this cafe while in Kyoto! - Edit
We came here for dinner and then again for breakfast and the food is delicious and the service was awesome both times. Kind people, good food, great vibes, cool view. I loved it here and would recommend! All vegan food and they also have an English menu.
Read morePros: delicious vegan food, friendly staff, nice views
Cons: no cons! :)
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agadinmar
Points +28
Refined cafe - Edit
This was a lovely minimal style cafe that’s all vegan. I went for breakfast and had their toast special, which was delicious. Their coffee is very good and they offer hand drip. The prices were expensive but it was quality and had a great view.
Read morePros: delicious, open for breakfast
Cons: expensive, small portions
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RyanLeonski
Points +28
wonderful coffee - Edit
Great hand dripped coffee and tasty beans on toast. Small portions though but I am American so maybe I just eat too much haha
Read morePros: great coffee, great toast
Cons: small portions
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Veganitin
Points +289
Not a favorite - Edit
I wouldn't call this place bad, but I can't recommend it either. My dish was not very interesting. Also, while the restaurant claims to have cafe hours until 6pm and serve dinner after that time, arriving at 5:30 means you have to wait outside until they are ready to take dinner orders. At least the service was quick!
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Leylnaz
Points +152
nice dinner with a view - Edit
Nice Vegan meal and amazing staff member. It's a little expensive in comparison to the portion. Overall amazing food.
Read morePros: good food
Cons: a lil expensive
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blackZora
Points +65
Delicios food! - Edit
I had the Light Meal and the Dinner Menue afterwards (available after 6 pm only) both tasted great!!! The location is very pleasant with a nice view over the river.
Read morePros: fresh food, nice location
Cons: slow staff
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endofcity
Points +440
Nice place, lame menu - Edit
Dropped in for breakfast.
Read moreI was underwhelmed by the breakfast menu with only a few simple options. Toast, a veg panino and a couple of yoghurt bowls.
I orders the panino (disappointing) and the acai bowl. The acai bowl was really poor - not enough fruit and hardly any granola.
I was also disappointed by the service which was very slow indeed.
I'm sorry to say, I can't recommend this place because the food is well below par.
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kelsiphung
Points +52
Super cadre, super repas - Edit
Le cadre est assez idyllique : vue sur le canal, collé à la baie vitrée. Les plats sont variés, riches et très bons.
Read morePros: - La vue, - La richesse des repas
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