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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Western
Bakery
Breakfast
Vegetarian cafe. All dishes are vegan but offers dairy milk & dairy cheese as substitutions if the customer chooses. (Please send HappyCow an update with further information.) Open Mon-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm.
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1F, 3 Chome−323-1 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan, 605-0862
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Last update on 17 Dec 2025 by HappyVeggieSG
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Added by jackgg on 04 Nov 2024
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15 Reviews
First Review by tcollins
larifa
Points +27
Delicious and handmade - Edit
The food and matcha was very good, great choices and lovely owner.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-28
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TheBus
Points +29
Very cozy cafe - Edit
Loved escaping here from all the crowds. The food was delicious, especially the tiramisu
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-20
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Elizag12589
Points +41
Require everyone to order a meal - Edit
They wouldn’t let just me order food, so had to leave and go somewhere else. My husband isn’t vegetarian, and he had already had lunch from a street vendor that I couldn’t eat at. Cafe Malinka was completely empty, so it was surprising they didn’t want the business.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-20
sana6
Thank you for your visit and for sharing your feedback.
Read moreWe’re sorry for the inconvenience during your visit.
At Cafe Malinka, we kindly ask each guest to make at least one order, especially during busy sightseeing seasons in Kyoto. Since our cafe is quite small, this helps us continue operating comfortably for all customers.
We completely understand that your husband had already eaten elsewhere, and we’re sorry the situation did not work out this time. We truly appreciate your interest in our cafe and hope you may have another chance to visit us again in the future.
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priya40
Points +503
Great place - Edit
Lovely cafe, beautifully decorated with a good menu and easy to find. Very friendly owner too!
Read moresana6
Thank you so much for your lovely review!
Read moreWe’re very happy you enjoyed the atmosphere, menu, and our little cafe in Kyoto 😊
It was a pleasure meeting you, and we truly appreciate your kind words.
We hope to welcome you again someday at Cafe Malinka!
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Hafenhuhn
Points +203
Safe haven - Edit
Just one turnoff from the busy streets of Gion this place offers you a healthy lunch or coffee / tea break. Very polite owner.
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edenangus
Points +28
Delicious food and quiet cafe - Edit
Delicious light and refreshing vegan food with the option for real dairy if you’d like it. Only a short walk away from the busy high street but very peaceful. Loved it!
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jdinunzio
Points +664
Poor service - Edit
Our experience didn’t live up to the good reviews we saw.
Read moreWhen we arrived we were told they were busy and it could take half an hour to get food. We sat down and said okay. While waiting, we asked to get matcha teas. They said they couldn’t because they were too busy. After finally ordering the food and teas, it was extremely long wait. Our two main dishes were brought out over ten minutes apart. There was one girl working so slowly on every order. The owner strolled in later on and sat down to scroll on her phone. The pizza and avocado toast was okay. There was no salt or toppings on the toast.
sana6
We’re truly sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet your expectations. At times when our small café gets unexpectedly busy, waiting times can be longer, and we understand how frustrating that can be.
Read moreWe serve salt and other seasonings separately so that each guest can adjust to their personal taste, but we apologize if that wasn’t clearly communicated.
As a small independent café, we sometimes operate with a very limited team, and we appreciate your patience and understanding. Your feedback is important to us and helps us improve.
We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future.
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DunderMuffin
Points +92
nette Gastgeberin und tolles Essen - Edit
Wir hatten das Mushroom Toast und das Pizza Toast und können beides sehr empfehlen.
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eien
Points +470
Deliciously healthy - Edit
Perfect spot to hide and rest from the crowds near the shrines.
Read moreWe had the granola with soy yoghurt, walnut toast and the match with strawberry (replaced the milk with soy milk)
All of it was absolutely delightful and tasty. Especially that drink...
I could tell that the owner prepared the food with care.
Hopefully they'll remove the dairy option entirely and become fully vegan 🙏
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Tsukimi
Points +8134
Cozy and yummy - Edit
Very cozy little cafe in a street a bit off sannenzaka, so less crowded.
Read moreThe owner is a very friendly Russian woman. Her husband is running a tattoo studio on the upper floors!
Tbh, the food prices are a bit high for the amount, but it's understandable bc it's a tourist area. But sweets and drinks are reasonable.
The blueberry lemon muffin was warm and very fresh. 😋
The seasonal pana cotta was yummy and so freaking cute!
Updated from previous review on 2025-07-02
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ChintaanGouti
Points +23
Great Vegetarian/Vegan food - Edit
It's a small quaint cafe, with great open Sandwich options with a plate full of vegetables and homemade salads,
Read moreReally enjoyed the meal
Pros: Avacado bread, Pizza bread
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Linivini
Points +222
Cozy little cafe in Gion - Edit
Went there for breakfast and had delicious Matcha Latte Pizza/Mushroom Toasts. Sweet owner as well, would recommend!
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Paterin07
Points +47
nice cozy cafe - Edit
A lovely, cozy cafe with a friendly owner. The food was delicious and prepared with love.
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engcami
Points +34
Cosy and friendly - Edit
The restaurant is not vegan, but vegetarian. The owner/staff is super friendly, and the food was really good. I had the bread mushroom pizza with vegan cheese ❣️
Read morePros: The calm far of the place , Delicious food , Friendly owner
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tcollins
Points +137
Delicious vegan right outside kiyomizu dear - Edit
Many drink and food options sweet and savory, good protein choices and affordable prices!
Read morePros: Locally sourced items , Homemade items , Everything delicious!
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