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Kyoto cafes for under-the-radar

Reviewed cafes in Kyoto where under-the-radar is a real reason to go, not just a minor extra.

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Under-the-Radar picks

A less obvious stop that rewards the detour, away from the city's default coffee names.

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Kawaramachi-Marutamachi, Kyoto

House Roaster Pour Over Under-the-Radar

Micro-roaster from a former Weekenders barista, best for focused espresso, paper-drip coffee, and a quiet coffee-only stop near the Imperial Palace.

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