% Arabica

% Arabica is a coffee shop Kyoto located in Japan.

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Address

東山区星野町87-5 Kyoto , Kyōto 605-0853 Japan

Credit Cards Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes

Comments / 87


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C Rey

Absolute best coffee roaster in Kyoto. These people know how to roast and brew with the best in the business. Get a single origin pour over or macchiato and hang. Toasted ???? in the mornings!

Dan Roberts

Real deal Japanese hipster coffee shop located nearby temple scene. Secretly has wifi and power (need to ask) and maybe 8 spots to sit.

Sebastian Hádl

Great coffee place with a cool design! It gets a bit busy and crowdy because of the popular tourist location. However, the service was quick and smooth. Do stop by on your way to Kiyomizu-dera!

A Hazet

This hype coffee shop is located in one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto. The old town is the area's main attraction . The coffee shop recently opened outlets across Asia #CoffeeKyoto

Steven Creighton

Such a beautiful coffee shop . The coffee tastes great, but if you’re used to a decent caffeine kick, it’s worth asking for an extra shot in your americano ????

Adam K.

Had a cappuccino even though it's not on the menu . Made with their own espresso blend, had a rich texture and chocolatey flavor. Delicious.

Ashley Rose

Beautiful, trendy , minimalist design. Your options are limited to caffeine: lattes , macchiato , and chemex . No food, but no lines 8:30am in a Monday.

Anastasia Boukouvala

Very good choice for coffee lovers! Great interiors!

Paul Mederos

Espresso (and at this location, pour overs.) 3rd wave style. Incredibly delicious and consistent.

Bianca Bueno

I love the thoughtfulness of everything. How to pick beans, roast them. Fantastic experience. The drip coffee is a must try!

Dan Castellano

Epic hipster cafe near Hoanji, they roast their own beans on site and the aroma emanates onto the street

Tarae Howell

Great tasting coffee with high but reasonable prices (average 400 yen per cup). The high quality of the coffee justifies the price

BB Madiloggovit

The best coffee with a smooth yet strong taste. Probably top list for all coffee shops I have visited around the world.

Brett Peary

One of the best coffee shops in Kyoto, if not Japan. Beautifully designed. Do it, go.

nord

One of the best cappuccinos I've ever had. You don't want to miss it. The line is worth it.

Wess Lee

Fantastic experience - amongst the best coffee I've ever had and the place just looks so hipsterish!

PYeong

In case you’re in a long queue, here’s the coffee menu

V▲NESS▲

Great coffee , near to Kiyomizu-dera Shrine , at least 8-10 seats but usually crowded

Rachel Roth

A little bit of food and an excellent latte stop on your way to/from Kiyomizudera

Ning U

Super.nice coffee ! Try latte or.hot americano on the cold day.and enjoy Kyoto!

Audrey G.

Best coffee we had in kyoto. Beautiful clean design as well .

Nicola Ní Cheallaigh

Fantastic coffee , trendy but nice and bright with a fun vibe. Best espresso macchiato I've ever had!

Borys Pierov

“Single origin espresso ” is meh (it was Ethiopia FWIW). Body is more or less ok but beans are over-burnt. ???? Severely over-hyped. Interior is nice though, if that’s what you there for.

Jeffrey Zhao

Beautiful shop - the latte was good and the lemonade was interesting too!

Kenny Ho

Ordered latte with extra shot. The coffee is very rich and not too strong, if you are a coffee addict rmb to order extra shot.

Christian Trapp

The americano is great and the staff is super nice! Highly recommend it

Phelipe R Veiga

Beautiful design but serves only coffee . If you are hungry, go another place and come for coffee after.

Garrett Langley

Beautiful cappuccino . Don't skip the sandwich for breakfast

Jiashu Wang

the headquarter of arabica coffee , a must visit - best comb of western + eastern

Naz M

Awesome Latte ! The best I've had in Kyoto.

Rachel Davies

Awesome coffee . They also have a shop in Bal department store and at Arashiyama . Delicious.

Dan

Great iced coffee . Only place I've seen in Kyoto which does chemex too.

Vadim S

Nice latte interpretation ( kyoto latte ). Cafe latte is also great.

Mary S

Stick out the lines . Worth it.

eifeh

Great coffee in kyoto . Tall blend latte is 500 yen.

Shana Leigh

The coffee is good, but the line is long and it is crowded . If you get lucky, stop in, but don’t go out of your way.

Yalan Wen

Excellent coffee ! No food, only amazing coffee in a great environment.

Cansu

Highly recommended!! Was best coffee in Kyoto

Irena Pierova

How the coffee from ethiopian beans can be soooo bitter??? Omg... It is all about american-ish interior design not about taste.

Genevieve Ho

Good coffee but the cafe is simply too crowded with non-coffee drinkers

Matt

Had the Guatemala cappuccino and it was absolutely worth queuing up for.

Pam C

Bathroom is in the back, at the base of the stairs. Sort of hidden. Paper towels are behind the mirror, lift from bottom to open.

Mauro Olguin

Great late. Arabic and organic coffee

Elson Wang

One of the best in Kyoto, Arashiyama branch have better view :)

Kaji

good coffee , good location, good atmosphere!

Neil Lyons

One of a kind. Super serious coffee .

Javier Ruiz

Best coffe shop in Kyoto.

Chris D

Come here for coffee , some seating room but no food

Zsuzsanna Miklósi

hipster coffee but quite cheap and good. water should be provided freely.

Chris Chen

Beautifully designed shop with great coffee to match

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