Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Western
Take-out
Gluten-free

Coffee store located in a traditional Japanese house. Some of the staff speak English. All drinks made with milk but can be switched to soy milk or oat milk for free of charge. All food served is 100% plant based and suitable for vegans. Other veg options include vegan canele and variety of sandwiches (with vegan egg, cucumber, soy meat cutlet). To find it: Head east on Nijo Street from Kawabata, then walk 3min and find ‘Beaumont Mews’ on the left. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm. Closed Tue.


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18 Reviews

First Review by AstralLich

Yōji

Points +269

Vegan
05 Sep 2025

Vegan Katsu!!

Bit pricy but I’m so happy to have had some vegan katsu!

Claudèle

Points +599

Vegan
07 Aug 2025

Very cute

Nice calm vegan cafe, with a charming interior and delicious cannelé!

Vegangirl7777

Points +672

Vegan
03 Aug 2025

Stunning interiors, outrageously expensive

The cafe is really beautiful and hip. We had the filter coffee and pork cutlets sandos. They were good. Don’t get me wrong, I am a specialty coffee enthusiast but I have never seen such prices in my life and I have traveled to 50 countries. 1200 yen for a latte and 800 for filter coffee is absolute insanity

Updated from previous review on 2025-08-03

HCMex

Points +1035

Vegan
11 Jul 2025

Wow!!!

As a sensitive caffeine drinker, this place exceeded all of my expectations. The way they drip their coffee is almost like they are chemists in a lab. I went for the sweetened iced latte which was hardly sweetened at all and it paired very well with the cucumber sandwich.

There was a shaved ice dessert that is seasonal and came in either raspberry or mango flavoring via syrup. I went for the mango and the portion was a lot larger than I expected. It was certainly refreshing to have this on a hot Kyoto day.

I see other reviewers have qualms about the price of this place and while it is on the higher side -- you certainly get what you pay for in regard to quality. Visit this place, stay for the coffee but make sure to have a sandwich.

Pros: Coffee, Sandwiches, Service

dara.emily

Points +199

Vegan
09 Jul 2025

Best “egg” sandwich!

I enjoyed the best “egg” sandwich I have ever had as well as an iced latte with oat milk. It is a nice environment that serves only vegan food. The sandwich was delicious and I hope to go back again to try the katsu! I definitely recommend.

jessie0898

Points +616

Vegan
15 Jun 2025

Delicious food!

Went May 2024 and got a latte, strawberry milk (both with oat), and the vegan egg sandwich and cutlet sandwich. The cutlet sandwich was what really stood out. I would go back for it, it was so flavourful and delicious!

Tsukimi

Points +7499

Vegan
19 May 2025

Overrated

Tbh I don't get the hype.
The menu is way overpriced. Drinks with plant milk come in at a heavy 1200yen. Same for the sandwich, which was okay, but nothing special. Too oily for my taste.
Also, I don't really get the concept. At a coffee shop I am expecting sweets like cakes and muffins. But there are no sweets except a canele.

Updated from previous review on 2025-05-19

PhoebeLeeming

Points +108

Vegan
10 Mar 2025

incredible coffee shop

seriously go here, it has been one of our favourite places in Kyoto. The drinks are pricey compared to Melbourne standards but we felt they were worth it. The strawberry oat milk was a highlight and we would definitely recommend. Coffee is also superb. The best part was definitely the sandwiches. So good to have a fried fish and vegan cutlet sandwich!! Another pro is the interior is absolutely stunning.

Pros: Sandwiches , Strawberry oat milk, Cafe interior and music

charleyamadeus

Points +139

Vegan
09 Mar 2025

So tasty

Finally got to experience a Katsu Sandwich thanks to their amazing vegan version.

Warning- it does contain nuts for anyone with a nut allergy

Their strawberry oat milk was the best strawberry milk I ever had too! The place is super cute and has a unique vibe. They play great music too! (French, jazz, vibes)

MariaSpb

Points +281

Vegan
16 Nov 2024

Comfy vegan breakfast

It is very conveniently located to have breakfast before taking the train from Tokyo station. There are at least two vegan sandwiches on the menu, we chose the croque-monsieur, as well as coffee with oat milk. I really liked the sandwich, the cheese has a good consistency, the coffee was wonderful. The cafe is located at the ground floor of the office building, the staff is polite, credit cards are accepted.

YURIEEEEEEE

Points +484

Vegan
05 Oct 2024

A very stylish vegan cafe

It is a renovated old Japanese house, and the interior and furniture are very stylish.
A recommended cafe for a quiet stay, a little far from the downtown.

Besides coffee, you can also enjoy bancha (Japanese roasted tea).
They offer vegan egg sandwiches, cucumber sandwiches, katsu sandwiches, and teeka masala sandwiches.
The sandwiches are Japanese style.
They're all delicious, but I recommend the katsu sandwich👍

It seems like new menu items are being added all the time.

Francis.crl

Points +423

Vegan
09 Sep 2024

Delicious Sandwiches~

We went there for breakfast and had 3 different sandwiches, all of them were super delicious (eggless egg, tonkatsu and cucumber). I would definitely come again! But the cafe latte is a little bit expensive I think, since some sandwiches are cheaper than the cafe🙈

Pros: Super delicious sandwiches

DariaRoseK

Points +66

Vegan
17 Aug 2024

Have ordered from here twice and happy every time

Love their oat coffee, caneles and egg sandwich.
Their coffee is much better than most I've had in Japan.
I've liked all of the sandwiches I've ordered from there (have tried the egg, cucumber, fish and katsu). I really like the egg and cucumber.
Caneles are firm (as they should be) on the outside and soft and yummy on the inside.
Coffee is creamy.
Egg is scarily realistic.

Pros: Egg sandwich , Coffee, Canales

Cons: Katsu could be a bit better

tuomoboy

Points +53

Vegan
18 Jul 2024

Quality cafe with vegan food

Visited at lunchtime.

This place was a true gem you can only find in Japan!

The interior reminds of a classy European cafe. The beautiful courtyard is traditionally Japanese.

Service was of utmost quality. Everything on the food menu was vegan, oat milk was available for drinks.

Tried their new item on the menu, the vegan fish & chips. Otherwise, sandwiches and desserts were available. Everything tasted great

Pros: Stylish atmosphere, Vegan food menu, Not expensive

EmmaCebuliak

Points +1890

Vegan
20 Mar 2024

Unique Spot

Great retro atmosphere with soy latte and vegan cannelle! They don't serve food every day - make sure to check ahead.

SophiaMT

Points +300

Vegan
29 Feb 2024

Vegan Sando!

Stopped by for a coffee and a vegan Sando - all the food is vegan and they were making the Sando bread fresh on site. I had the katsu and it was light and tasty - it was a little small serving wise so a good snack. The coffee was also delicious - I just got a black coffee. It did take a little while for the Sando to come out but the staff were lovely. Definitely worth stopping by if you want a vegan Sando!

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-29

cristianac

Points +90

Vegan
05 Dec 2023

Didn’t try food

No food served on Mondays and Wednesdays - closed Tuesdays

*edited to add, from what I understand all of their food is vegan. Vegan tonkatsu sandwich, egg sandwich, and I believe cucumber as well.

Updated from previous review on 2023-12-04

AstralLich

Points +24

Vegan
28 Oct 2023

Amazing Coffee and vegan lunch!

Has some of the best coffee I’ve had in Japan. Excellent service and atmosphere. Food is all vegan/plant based. Great place for a light lunch and coffee!




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