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Kyoto cafes for espresso-led

Reviewed cafes in Kyoto where espresso-led is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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Espresso-led picks

Espresso is the main draw here, not just one lane on a broader menu.

Okaffe Kyoto

Shijo-Karasuma, Kyoto

Espresso-led Strong Brunch Open Late

Central hidden-alley cafe from Japan Barista Champion Akihiro Okada, best for espresso-led coffee, matcha drinks, breakfast, lunch, and a late-running Kyoto stop.

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