Vegan
Western
Take-out
Small contemporary vegan cafe offering pastas, sandwiches, salads, cakes, coffee and specialty teas. Bookings via https://autoreserve.com/en/restaurants/fnbV2LT8Re3wv7xHk4Vn. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-6:00pm, Fri-Sat 6:00pm-9:00pm. Last order 5:30pm.
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Last update on 24 Jun 2025 by Cafegallerysun燦
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77 Reviews
First Review by SilkeM.
BrianBanks
Points +82
Restful recharge - Edit
Stopped in mid-afternoon on my way back to hotel after a couple of hours hiking/walking around Kyoto. I was the only customer. Super pleasant space. I needed a recharge and the food delivered. Fresh, tasty salad and yummy pasta.
Read morePros: Food, Calm atmosphere, Service
Cafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! We are very happy that you liked our food. We look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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CA89SS
Points +2540
Lovely little cafe - Edit
This little cafe is in a beautiful quiet back street and is very peaceful. The main meals come with a first course salad which we did not realise. This was a nice bonus! The daily pasta was very simple and fresh. The sandwich was a little dry but we were told in advance that they had run out of ham and it would be sausage instead. Beers were nice and cold and served in very fine glasses. Great place to hang out!
Read morePros: They gave us a free little dessert
Cons: On the pricier side
Cafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! We are glad that you left a detailed review of our shop. We look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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boblew
Points +16
Great find. Thanks Happy Cow! - Edit
Delicious and wonderful presentation of food.
Read moreCafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! We are glad that you left a review about our shop. We look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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iokan
Points +2098
Nearly perfect - Edit
Being perfect requires more than just serving good food. The food needs to be exceptional and so do the presentation and service. And that's exactly what "Cafe Gallery Sun" in Kyoto offers!
Read moreThis small restaurant in a side street looks absolutely beautiful from the outside and the inside. It's simply a delight to be here, surrounded by the beautiful decor, the inspiring books and subtle art work.
During my visit the (English) menu listed sandwiches and snacks. I ordered the avocado sandwich, which comes with a delightful salad to start. The sandwich itself is exactly like a sandwich should be: tasty bread with even tastier veggies inside. All ingredients seem to be of very high quality and even the presentation is spot on.
Since everything was so nice, and I felt like supporting this small business, I ordered dessert. The waitress suggested the chocolate cake. But instead of just a bare slice of cake I was presented with a beautifully laid out piece of chocolate with cream and fruits. The taste was exquisite!
So why is "Cafe Gallery Sun" not perfect but "nearly perfect"? Well, the table was wobbly and they're not open for dinner. Because if they were, I'd go right back the same day!
Pros: exceptionally good taste, beautiful place to be, modest prices
Cons: not open for dinner
Cafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! And we are very happy that you have carefully reviewed our restaurant and praised our food. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the table. We will do our best to improve. Thank you for your valuable opinion. We look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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Nevets
Points +13
Healthy good food - Edit
Very friendly. Healthy and nice food. Good looking clean place.
Read moreCafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! We are very happy to hear that you have praised our store. We look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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RSheret
Points +33
Charming place - Edit
We had the pasta of the day with a variety of mushrooms and it was delicious! It was also served with a gorgeous fresh salad and slice of baguette. The cold ginger tea with cinnamon sticks and cloves was refreshing. Coffee was served with oat milk on the side. Streamline clean atmosphere, but still with character. Definitely recommend. Despite being a vegan place, the meat-eater in our party also loved it.
Read moreCafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! I'm glad you enjoyed the food. And thank you for your detailed explanation. I look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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EmiliaLouers
Points +1247
Fresh and delicious - Edit
very good meal, we feel that the ingredients are fresh and home cooked
Read moreA lot of vegetables
Cafegallerysun燦
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for visiting us! Thank you for your detailed explanation. I look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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SumnerNichols
Points +111
Impeccable - Edit
Had a transcendent experience here. All for 2000 yen ($16 or so). Sandwiches are perfect, the 'ham' is some of the most interesting soy I've had. Wonderful atmosphere with light, upbeat music and museum painting coffee table books to lookover. The chocolate cake came with a fresh fig and some pear slices, just beautiful. Had a nice short conversation with the hosts (place wasn't very busy) in Japanese, but they speak English just fine. Great place, can't recommend highly enough!! It is simply "Cafe Gallery" however, I believe.
Read morePros: food!, atmosphere, cost
Cons: Nothing underpar happened during my visit!
Cafegallerysun燦
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for visiting us! We appreciate your compliment on our food and atmosphere. We look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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JustineHMJA
Points +44
A Nice surprise ! - Edit
We liked everything about this little café (except maybe the music).
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-29
Pros: The ham sandwich , The iced cafe, The avocado sandwich
Cafegallerysun燦
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for visiting us! I'm glad you liked it. I look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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Vegan-runner-swimmer
Points +163
Amazing cafe - Edit
Can't recommend this place highly enough. Wonderful food, service, surroundings
Read moreCafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! And thank you for your great review. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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audrey179
Points +267
Hidden gem - Edit
Atmosphere was great! Loved the woody feel. I was almost in disbelief it was vegan! I got the avocado sandwich and fully double checked it was vegan because the cheese was so good! Great value for your money! The sandwich came with a lovely salad.
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Value, Taste
Cafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! And thank you for your great review. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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AnnaZirael
Points +216
Very good place - Edit
Lovely little cafe, amazing atmosphere, design, food! Mini-garden, which is partially visible from the toilet - a separate chic). The institution is new, clean and tidy, a lot of natural wood - love!
Read moreThe food was delicious and the desserts were excellent!
The salad comes with the order - quite good, which is rare in Japan, even in vegan establishments. The price is very good for everything.
Cafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm glad you noticed the details. I look forward to seeing you soon.
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Davidrubin
Points +38
Intimate Atmosphere - Edit
The food was prepared with care and great attention to detail.
Read moreCafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! And thank you for your great review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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manifesting.maddi
Points +550
Great sandwiches, salads and drink options! - Edit
So close to our hotel and really amazing vibrant food options
Read moreCafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us! And thank you for your great review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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SaraStrickler
Points +153
Multiple visits, great food and sweet space - Edit
We loved it here! We came for lunch multiple days. The ham sandwich was amazing, the avocado sandwich was also great and the pasta was my favorite. Lots of fresh veggies, and a beautiful space with lovely books to look through, and kind staff. It was quiet both times we went, feels like a little oasis. One note: This place is listed as 'Cafe Gallery San' on Google maps.
Read moreCafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us many days! And thank you for your great review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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LeanidTerbant
Points +166
Hidden gem? - Edit
Have visited twice, and while another nearby vegan restaurant was so full that there was a line outside, the Architects Cafe was empty! Both the pasta and the avocado sandwich are to die for 😍
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-25
Pros: Quiet , Delicious, Yummy
Cafegallerysun燦
Thank you for visiting us many days! And thank you for your great review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Jessica.T
Points +74
Lovely little cafe - Edit
Have visited this place 3 times during my short stay in Kyoto because I liked it so much. The food is delicious and the staff were always extremely friendly 😊 even my omni companion enjoyed the food!
Read moreThere's limited seating but when I went it was very quiet except on Saturday.
Note: I think this place is actually called or at least related to Cafe Gallery San (located below an architects office). That's also the name with which you'll find it on Google maps.
Cafegallerysun燦
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for visiting us so many times! I'm glad you enjoyed it. I look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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jb055
Points +163
Delicious and tucked away - Edit
The food here was delicious. We came in for lunch and had the pasta of the day and the ham and veg sandwich. Both were very light and refreshing. It’s a small space but it must not be well known yet because it was pretty quiet. We were the only two people for a majority of the time we were here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-08
Cafegallerysun燦
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for visiting us! I'm glad that you liked our sandwiches. I look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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HugoIan
Points +583
Really beautiful place, it achieves it's name. - Edit
Loved the place, really good interior design. The waitress was really kind. Had the avocado sandwich and I didn't know that it included a side salad. It was pretty cheap compared with other vegan places and the sandwich was pretty good. Didn't like the ice cream, that was my bad, I expected something else but its exactly what the name says 😂
Read morePros: All vegan , Amazing design, Cheap
Cafegallerysun燦
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for visiting us! I'm glad that you praised our space and service. We now have more desserts, so I hope you like them. I look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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totallymaart
Points +96
Great vegan place - Edit
Cute little place with great sandwich options. I was really craving sandwiches after two weeks in Japan, and this place really fulfilled my needs! Also recommend the chocolate cake, served with fresh fruit.
Read moreCafegallerysun燦
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for visiting us! I'm glad that you enjoyed our food. I look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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LuisRomão
Points +24
Modern place, very good Vegan options. - Edit
Food was great, for a non vegan person I really enjoyed the food and the mood of the restaurant.
Read moreDon't skip the chocolate desert 🙂
Cafegallerysun燦
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for visiting us! We are very happy to hear your wonderful feedback. We look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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Beste.Jeßberger
Points +132
Very tasty and progressive restaurant - Edit
We had the ham sandwich, the avocado sandwich, sunset tea, café au lait and the banana cake. The ham tasted like the meat version and no where at the restaurant it is stated that everything is vegan/ plant-based, so I had to ask and reconfirm that it is. The ambiance and style was nice and food presentation on point (good music as well.) Although the portions were a bit small for the price in my opinion, I would still totally recommend it, as it's worth it. 🌱
Read morePros: Ambiance, Tastes good, Nice and helpful staff
Cons: a bit small portions
Cafegallerysun燦
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for visiting us! We appreciate your wonderful photos and review. We look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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SilkeM.
Points +18
Cool, stylish cafe - Edit
Chocolate cake and Café Latte were delicious. The cafe is really nice. There is a small area where you need to put off yor shoes.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-13
Cafegallerysun燦
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for visiting us! We are very happy that you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you again when you come to Kyoto.
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