Do you know the "Blue Bottle Coffee" near Keage Station?
Their first store in the Kansai region has opened in Kyoto, but I hear it’s actually a café that’s famous overseas.
Blue Bottle Coffee operates locations in Tokyo, including Roppongi, Shinjuku, and Nakameguro.
What exactly is so popular that it's drawing such a crowd?
In this post, I’d like to share some information about Blue Bottle Coffee, including store details and customer reviews.
■What kind of place is Blue Bottle Coffee?
What kind of place is Blue Bottle Coffee?
Blue Bottle Coffee was founded in 2002 by James Freeman in San Francisco, USA.
It has become famous among locals as “the only place in a Kyoto machiya where you can enjoy truly one-of-a-kind coffee,” making it the perfect spot for the ultimate coffee lover.
With so many varieties of beans carefully roasted, the coffee served cup by cup is sure to be a wonderful experience unlike anything you’ve ever tasted.
In front of the shop, there is a retail area where you can not only enjoy a cup of coffee but also find coffee beans to take home and original merchandise.
■Blue Bottle Coffee in Kyoto is Charming for Its Traditional Kyoto Townhouses
Blue Bottle Coffee has locations in Tokyo as well, but its Kyoto cafes also have plenty to offer.
The traditional buildings are a particular highlight.
A two-story traditional Kyoto townhouse, over 100 years old, has been renovated and is now operating as a café.
As you’ll see when you step inside, the shop is brimming with the charm typical of Kyoto, featuring earthen walls that remain just as they were in the past and a beautiful framework of exposed beams.
With natural light streaming in through the windows, enjoying a cup of coffee in this serene atmosphere is truly a one-of-a-kind experience.
■ Blue Bottle Coffee Reviews
・I enjoyed some delicious coffee and Kyoto-exclusive green tea mint cookies. It was such a wonderful time… I’d love to come back again.
・It’s amazing to be able to enjoy such meticulously crafted coffee in so many different ways. It’s a style you won’t find anywhere else. And it wasn’t just the coffee—the desserts and cookies were delicious, too.
・A must-visit spot for coffee lovers. I learned a lot about the intricacies of coffee. It’s wonderful to see Kyoto’s strict building regulations in action.
・The coffee, crafted with the utmost care, is simply indescribable. You can experience the atmosphere of a traditional Kyoto townhouse here.
・You can enjoy coffee in a variety of ways. If you love coffee, this is a must-visit spot. The exquisite flavor is truly one-of-a-kind.
■Blue Bottle Coffee: Address and Directions
Finally, let's take a look at Blue Bottle Coffee's address and how to get there.
○ Blue Bottle Coffee's Address
64 Kusakawa-cho, Nanzen-ji, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
○ How to Get to Blue Bottle Coffee
About a 7-minute walk from Keage Station on the Tozai Subway Line
○ Homepage
https://store.bluebottlecoffee.jp/
■ Summary
How was it?
In this article, we introduced the appeal of “Blue Bottle Coffee,” a café that has finally opened its first long-awaited location in the Kansai region.
At Blue Bottle Coffee in Kyoto, you can enjoy a special cup of coffee in a traditional Kyoto townhouse that’s over 100 years old.
Why not enjoy a delicious cup of coffee while soaking up the natural light streaming in through the window?
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