A spot for those who want to try Arabica but aren't willing to stand in line for half an hour or more. Located under the escalator on the first floor of a department store, it's what the Japanese call 穴場 [anaba], a 'little-known excellent location,' so characteristic of our Specialty Guide. Additionally, this coffee shop closes at the same time as the department store—two hours later than the two other Kyoto coffee shops that serve Arabica.

There's no frenzy here, unlike the other two establishments, so usually, one barista is enough to handle the demand. Single origin coffee is available, but if you don’t want to drink from a paper cup, you’ll need to bring your mug.