BAMBI — Restaurant in Kyoto

I have been visiting this café occasionally for over two years, usually every few months. Recently, since I moved to the neighborhood, I started coming every couple of days to enjoy a coffee and relax. I even introduced myself to the staff, mentioning that I was now living nearby, hoping to build a good relationship and show that they could count on me as a regular customer.

However, during my third recent visit, I was shocked and deeply offended when I was asked to leave while I was still drinking my coffee. The owner told me it was to make space for other customers, which I could completely understand if the café had been full. But at that moment, there were more than 20 empty seats available. That’s when I realized the rumors I had read about this café not welcoming foreigners might be true.

After living in Japan for two years, this was the first time I personally experienced such discrimination. It was extremely disappointing, especially in a place where I had invested time and trust. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this café to anyone, as no one deserves to be treated...

Here on holidays, walked in politely and quietly to get some warm coffee on this cold rainy day to have a man yell at us and point to “cash only” sign. We said ok and were happy to pay cash. Then yells again and points to the sign. I look back my wife already walked out and had a gut full of him. We walked back across the road to a beautiful cafe that was very welcoming as majority of business owners are. Dont go...

We were outside on a hot July afternoon waiting for the hop on/hop off bus across the street. However, the staff was rude and gestured us not to wait outside in the shade.

Was thinking of going inside but we went to cafe aoidios on the other side of the street and had a...