A hipster cafe in Kyoto for a perfect afternoon tea with coffee and cheesecake

Text and photos byAnnie

The area around Ichijoji is close to Kyoto University of Art and Design and has many unique cafes. Before the Kyoto bus one-day pass was redesigned, you had to pay an extra fare to reach Ichijoji, which was outside the flat-rate zone, so I rarely came here.

That day, I had lunch at the main branch of Tenkaippin first, then strolled all the way to Akatsuki Coffee, where I discovered this charming little cafe tucked away in the neighborhood. I felt as if I had stumbled upon a hidden gem. The interior of the cafe was filled with a warm, rustic charm.

When I pushed open the door, the shop was surprisingly quiet with few customers. I chose a window seat and settled in.

I ordered a cake set, and the owner quietly started brewing coffee while his wife prepared the cake.

The tranquil space had no background music—just the gentle sounds of coffee being brewed, the soft murmurs of customers, and occasional quiet conversation.

I recall that the coffee beans used here are roasted by WEEKENDERS COFFEE, a well-known coffee shop in Sakyo Ward. The toast set uses bread from Nakagawa Wheat Shop, a famous bakery near Kamigamo Shrine. As for the cheesecake, it seemed to be homemade.

Flipping through a Japanese magazine about cafes, I sipped my coffee and leisurely enjoyed the afternoon.

Akatsuki Coffee
http://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260303/26021308/
Address: 15-1, Akano-miya-cho, Ichijoji, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
Business hours: 09:00–18:00
Closed on Sundays

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