Ikiteiru Coffee is a Kyoto basement cafe for specialty coffee, hotcakes and French toast, with Tabelog placing it at #46 in 2022.
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- Address
- Japan, 〒600-8005 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Tachiuri Higashimachi, 24 みのや四条ビル B1F
- Phone
- +81 75-255-3039
- Website
- ikiteiru.com
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Tabelog #46 and specialty coffee
Tabelog placed Ikiteiru Coffee at #46 in 2022 with 3.7 points. Its focus is specialty coffee and the classic Kyoto cafe format, so coffee is the clearest anchor.
Air-roasted Geisha, hotcakes and counter service
Air-roasted Geisha coffee, Blue Mountain coffee, hotcakes, French toast, pudding and fruit mille crepe define the order. Counter service, casual dress and conversational noise suit an unhurried all-day stop.
- Air-roasted Geisha coffee
- Blue Mountain coffee
- Hotcakes
- French toast
- Pudding
- Fruit mille crepe
Price and Positioning
Comparable options at the same price tier.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikiteiru Coffee | $$ | , | Shimogyō, Specialty Coffee & Classic Kyoto Cafe | |
| Cafe Bibliotic Hello! | $$ | , | Nakagyō, Book café & bakery with yoshoku-style comfort food | |
| KYOTO STAR BAR | Nakagyō, Japanese Bar & Kakigori | $$ | , | |
| CACAO MARKET by MarieBelle | Higashiyama, Chocolate Cafe & Patisserie | $$ | , | |
| Cricket | Kita, Kyoto fruit parlor & jelly shop | $$ | , | |
| MISSLIM Tea Place | Kamigyō, Specialty Tea House & Cafe | $$ | , |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Tabelog 100 #46 · No. 46
Tabelog · Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022
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At a Glance
- Classic
- Cozy
- Low Profile Address
- Quiet
- Solo
- Casual Hangout
- After Work
- Group Dining
- Design Destination
- Standalone
Current opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–7 PM
- Tuesday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- Thursday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- Friday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–7 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM–7 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Classic kissaten feel with a calm, relaxing interior below street level, softly lit seating including counters and sofas, designed for lingering over carefully brewed coffee with free Wi‑Fi and power outlets while remaining fully non-smoking with a separated smoking area by wall.