Cafe Notes: Kyoto
Kyoto has a surprisingly good cafe scene. Less flashy than Tokyo but more consistent — lots of small owner-operated places that have been around for decades. Standouts Weekenders Coffee — small, serious about their beans, good pour over. Worth the walk. % Arabica — yes it’s touristy but the location by the canal is genuinely nice in the morning before the crowds arrive. Inoda Coffee — old school kissaten. Order the Kyoto blend with milk. Don’t fight it, just order it with milk. ...