Okaffe Kyoto
Shijo-Karasuma, Kyoto
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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Reviewed cafes in Kyoto where espresso-led is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.
Espresso is the main draw here, not just one lane on a broader menu.
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Shijo-Karasuma, Kyoto
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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