Starbucks Coffee - Karasuma Kyoto Hotel — Restaurant in Kyoto

I don't enjoy Starbucks coffee, but they do have a perfectly fine offering of other drinks and snacks, such as the hojicha latte, matcha latte, or sakura matcha donuts, all of which are perfectly serviceable as I read, write or take care of some work.

So, I will review the location and staff more than their food / drink options. The baristas are all very professional and attentive, this location usually closes late at 11PM (nice to work late in the evening in Kyoto), and there are clean restrooms nearby (hotel lobby). The one disadvantage is that people seem to be more talkative at this location, either because many foreign tourists frequent it or because some people like to drop by for a cup of coffee after...

I thought Japanese people were polite and courteous.

Today this Starbucks proved me wrong!

I felt they were discriminating against me as foreigners. I saw two local Japanese ladies speak to the manager. The next thing I know- the manager came to me and asked me to leave. I told her there were other tables where only 1 person was sitting there so why did I have to give up my spot.

This encounter left a...

Is it really OK to have (lengthy) video calls here, even with a head set? I think it should not be allowed, as it destroys the atmosphere in the shop. The manager should put up small posters to inform customers that this behavior is not allowed.

Apart from this, always great service, great coffee...