Kurasu Ebisugawa — Restaurant in Kyoto

Lovely little coffee shop down a quiet backstreet of Kyoto beautifully designed with a calm and clean aesthetic. Very friendly staff who helped me choose what to order in teems of which matcha option. They specialise in pour-over coffee blends and the attention and effort to measure and taste each brew before serving showed a lot care for their products. I opted for a matcha today so I can’t speak for their coffee. It was quite expensive - a regular non-ceremonial grade matcha latte was 600 yen or 650 yen for iced. I liked how they explicitly stated on the menu that this included sugar whereas the ceremonial grade matcha latte contained no sugar. The servers also warned me that it would be quite sweet, thus I opted for the ceremonial grade matcha. This was very expensive at 1000 yen - but I thought I’d try it out. Again, care was taken to whisk and make my drink and it tasted pretty good. Nothing outstanding but a good matcha latte - just quite overpriced so I would probably try other places for something more affordable. Came in around 15 minutes after they opened and it was already full of people (which I took as a good sign!) Opted for takeaway as there weren’t any seats left (they have a few couches, a couple tables and 4 seats at the bar) They also have a big shelf with their products selling beans, blends and matcha. (They were out of stock of some of the matcha though) Would come back and try their coffee...

Kurasu Ebisugawa: A Cozy Haven in Kyoto

Kurasu Ebisugawa, a charming little cafe nestled near the Kyoto Garden, offers a delightful escape from the bustling city. This cozy establishment is part of the Kurasu family, known for its exceptional coffee and home brewing products.

The interior of Kurasu Ebisugawa is warm and inviting, with a focus on natural materials and plenty of retail space showcasing a variety of coffee tools, including cups, pots, and filters. The cafe also sells its own freshly roasted coffee beans, ensuring a high-quality and flavorful experience.

The coffee at Kurasu Ebisugawa is truly exceptional. Whether you prefer a classic espresso or a more intricate pour-over, the baristas expertly craft each cup with precision and care. In addition to coffee, the cafe also offers a delicious selection of tea lattes, providing a refreshing alternative for those seeking a caffeine-free option. The staff at Kurasu Ebisugawa is incredibly warm and friendly, making you feel right at home. They are knowledgeable about the coffee and brewing methods, happy to offer recommendations and answer any questions you may have.

Kurasu Ebisugawa is a must-visit for coffee enthusiasts and anyone seeking a cozy and welcoming atmosphere in Kyoto. With its exceptional coffee, friendly staff, and charming interior, it's a true gem that deserves to...

This is probably one of the most recommended coffee shops when looking online for kyoto shops to visit. There's a shop near the kyoto station which I never been. If you are walking towards the end of teramachi shopping street, you are about 10-15 minutes walk from this very nice coffee shop. It's a very interesting shop layout that reminds me of a home kitchen. There were 3 staff. You order inside at the end of the counter. Along the wall, there's so merch like coffee beans, cups, and espresso tools. I got a hot hojicha latte, hot "today's brew" coffee, and their lemon cake made with rice flour. Lemon cake was okay. Nothing to scream home about but decent enough. The hojicha was delicious. I ended up purchasing some powder to bring home and learned it was made in collaboration with yugen tea. The coffee of the day was freshly brewed as they had already ran out by the time I had arrived. It had a nice bitter note to it.

Anyways, if you dine in, it's definitely a vibe of just sitting back and watching the crew make coffee after coffee as if they were hot home or in some western styled home kitchen.

of the 3 staff members, it seemed all were at least comfortable with basic conversational english so you can feel free to ask about recommendations or just chat as I observed a few other...