Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
caffellatte
100Pearl PointsKyoto Gelato Counter

About caffellatte
caffellatte earned Tabelog 100 Ice cream / Gelato recognition in 2023 for Italian gelato made fresh every other day from a Veneto recipe. Under JPY 999, bar-style seating, and walk-in access make it an easy stop in Kyoto's Saiin district. The natural pistachio gelato and seasonal fruit sorbets are standouts, with illy espresso to round out the café vibe.
caffellatte is a Kyoto venue with a simple verified profile: it is listed at a budget of up to JPY 999, opens in the afternoon from Wednesday through Sunday, and is closed on Monday and Tuesday. It is also included in Tabelog's 2023 100 Ice cream / Gelato selection. Beyond those confirmed details, this guide keeps to what is verified rather than adding unconfirmed claims about seating, service style, access, payment, or individual menu items.
Recognized in Tabelog's 2023 Ice Cream / Gelato Selection
caffellatte appears in the Tabelog 100 - Ice cream / Gelato - 2023 list, placing it within a recognized set of ice cream and gelato venues for that year. The available verified information does not specify individual flavors, recipes, sourcing, or preparation methods, so first-time visitors should treat the menu as something to confirm directly with the venue on the day of visit.
JPY 999 Budget and Kyoto Afternoon Hours
The verified budget for caffellatte is up to JPY 999. Its confirmed opening hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 1–7 PM, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 1–7 PM, closed Monday and Tuesday. Budget: Up to JPY 999. Location: Kyoto.
For Kyoto dining, see our full Kyoto restaurants guide, or our full Kyoto hotels guide for overnight planning. The city's bar and winery guides are in our full Kyoto bars guide and our full Kyoto wineries guide, while our full Kyoto experiences guide covers broader activities. Other allowed Pearl listings to compare in planning include Men Dokoro Toritani, Menya Sanda, Nishino, Ramen Tsurumusha, Taiyo Curry, and caffellatte.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to caffellatte in Kyoto?
Other allowed Pearl listings to compare while planning include Men Dokoro Toritani, Menya Sanda, Nishino, Ramen Tsurumusha, Taiyo Curry, and caffellatte. This guide does not verify that those venues share caffellatte's price, category, or hours.
Is caffellatte good for solo dining?
The verified information does not specify seating style, service format, or whether the setup is especially suited to solo dining. What is confirmed is that caffellatte is in Kyoto, has a budget of up to JPY 999, and opens Wednesday through Sunday from 1–7 PM.
Is caffellatte worth the price?
caffellatte's verified budget is up to JPY 999, and it is included in Tabelog's 2023 100 Ice cream / Gelato selection. Whether it is worth the price depends on what is available during your visit, since specific menu items and serving formats are not verified here.
Is the tasting menu worth it at caffellatte?
No tasting menu is verified for caffellatte. The confirmed details are its Kyoto location, up-to-JPY-999 budget, Wednesday–Sunday 1–7 PM hours, Monday–Tuesday closure, and Tabelog 100 Ice cream / Gelato recognition for 2023.
Can I eat at the bar at caffellatte?
Bar seating is not verified. This guide cannot confirm the seating layout or service style, so visitors should check directly with caffellatte if seating details matter for the visit.
What should a first-timer know about caffellatte?
Plan around the confirmed hours: caffellatte is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1–7 PM and closed Monday and Tuesday. The verified budget is up to JPY 999, and the venue is in Kyoto.
How far ahead should I book caffellatte?
Reservation availability is not verified. Check directly with caffellatte before visiting if booking, seating, or wait-time details are important.
Location
70-1 Saiininuicho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 615-0061, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Also Consider
- Men Dokoro Toritani, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Nishino, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- Ramen Tsurumusha, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Taiyo Curry, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Menya Sanda, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
caffellatte competes on price and craft rather than luxury or novelty, at under JPY 999, it costs less than Nishino at JPY 15,000–JPY 19,999, which targets kaiseki diners rather than dessert-seekers. Men Dokoro Toritani, Ramen Tsurumusha, Taiyo Curry, and Menya Sanda all price similarly in the JPY 999–JPY 1,999 range, but none focus on Italian gelato craft, Toritani and Tsurumusha serve ramen, Taiyo Curry handles Japanese-style curry rice, and Menya Sanda offers noodle-focused menus. caffellatte stands apart in its category by making gelato fresh every other day and using 100% Bronte pistachio paste, a detail that matters to anyone who can taste the difference between natural nut flavor and artificial pistachio syrup.
For travelers deciding where to spend a modest budget in Kyoto, caffellatte delivers better value than most café desserts if Italian gelato appeals more than matcha soft-serve or traditional wagashi. The Tabelog 100 selection signals consistent quality, and the bar-style seating creates a different mood from Kyoto's tea-ceremony-adjacent sweets shops. If you're looking for a quick, affordable stop with no booking hassle and rotating flavors that reward repeat visits, caffellatte is the better choice. If you want a full meal rather than dessert, Taiyo Curry or Menya Sanda at JPY 1,000–JPY 1,999 make more sense, but neither offers the craft-gelato focus or Italian café atmosphere that defines caffellatte's niche in Saiin.
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