Holly’s Café - Nijo Station — Restaurant in Kyoto

Service is not foreigner-friendly and that’s coming from someone who can speak intermediate Japanese. There was one thing the cashier was trying to ask me in Japanese and I couldn't fully understand what she was trying to ask. I tried to answer in Japanese in response to what I thought she was asking. She seemed irritated and even more so when I asked if she could say it in English- she adamantly shook her head no and refused. I get that I'm in Japan (hence trying my best to speak the language of the country) but her demeanour came across as extremely standoffish and uninviting which is not the norm of my experience in Japan. I can’t imagine your experience would be any better than mine if you’re a foreigner who knows no Japanese. I went over to Komeda’s across the street later that day and the service was way better. If you’re looking for a friendly and inviting atmosphere, walk the extra few feet across the street and go to Komeda’s. I saw the way the servers treated non-Japanese speaking foreigners there and it was...

Convenient location. I had a toast with bean paste. It was very good but it can be a little heavy in the morning. The coffee is fine. Many people come alone before going to work or probably live in the neighborhood. Staffs are friendly and...

This cafe is right next to Nijo Station! Small menu and seating area~ perfect for eating light and using the wi-fi for studying. ☕📚 There aren't many plugs available, but there is a designated smoking room in...