Smart Coffee
A classic Kyoto kissaten (coffee shop) established in 1932 on Teramachi-Sanjo Street, now in its third generation. The house-roasted coffee and hotcakes — the recipe unchanged for over 50 years — are legendary. Open from 8 AM, it is synonymous with 'Kyoto morning.' Only 2 directly owned locations. Selected for Tabelog Kissaten 100. Expect lines on weekends.
Customers consistently say: 'There's no hotcake quite like this anywhere else.' 'Worth lining up at 8 AM.' 'Showa-era taste that has not changed in generations.' A must-visit for Kyoto regulars and first-timers alike.