Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
COFFEE HOUSE maki
100Pearl PointsKyoto Morning Classic

About COFFEE HOUSE maki
A Tabelog 100 kissaten near Demachiyanagi Station, open since 1966, serving coffee and sandwiches from 8:30 AM for under ¥999. The 54-seat room splits between smoking and non-smoking sections, walk-ins are easy, the morning service runs until noon — a solid, low-key option for breakfast without the polish or price of specialty cafés.
COFFEE HOUSE maki is a casual coffee house in Kyoto with a verified listing price of JPY 999 and daytime hours on every listed operating day. It is open from 8:30 AM to 5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, is closed on Tuesday. Its confirmed recognition includes Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022, placing it within a recognized kissaten category without needing to overstate unverified details.
Daytime Hours and Casual Format
The verified information supports a simple read: COFFEE HOUSE maki is a low-cost, casual Kyoto stop with an 8:30 AM opening time and a 5 PM closing time on operating days. Specific claims about seating layout, counter service, smoking sections, menu items, or a dedicated morning-service format are not confirmed here, so the safer expectation is a casual coffee-house visit rather than a tightly defined dining experience.
Because the listing price is JPY 999, the appeal is straightforward value. Visitors comparing it with Sabo Isehan or other Kyoto coffee-house options should treat COFFEE HOUSE maki as a casual, daytime choice and check current details directly before planning around seating, menu, or service specifics.
How It Stacks Up Against Kyoto's Kissaten Circuit
The confirmed Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition places COFFEE HOUSE maki in a recognized coffee-house category, but it should not be confused with fine-dining options like Kokyu or Sushi Hayashi. Those are different kinds of venues, while COFFEE HOUSE maki is best framed from the verified facts as a casual Kyoto coffee house with daytime hours and a modest listed price.
Practical planning is mostly about timing. COFFEE HOUSE maki is open 8:30 AM–5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, closed Tuesday. Details such as reservations, parking, payment methods, takeaway, specific menu items are not verified here, so visitors should avoid relying on them without checking the venue directly.
For a Kyoto itinerary, COFFEE HOUSE maki works as a casual, affordable coffee-house stop rather than a formal dining anchor. Other allowed planning references include Demachi Futaba, Sabo Isehan, boulangerie Artisan'Halles, depending on what kind of stop you want, but COFFEE HOUSE maki's confirmed strengths are its casual dress code, JPY 999 listing price, daytime schedule, 2022 Tabelog 100 Kissaten recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COFFEE HOUSE maki good for a special occasion?
It is best understood as a casual Kyoto coffee house rather than a formal special-occasion venue. The verified dress code is casual, the listed price is JPY 999. For a more occasion-focused meal in Kyoto, venues such as Sushi Hayashi or Kokyu may be more appropriate, depending on the style of experience you want.
Is COFFEE HOUSE maki worth the price?
At a verified listed price of JPY 999, COFFEE HOUSE maki is an affordable Kyoto option. Its confirmed Tabelog 100 - Kissaten - 2022 recognition adds appeal, but specific menu, seating, service details are not verified here.
Is lunch or dinner better at COFFEE HOUSE maki?
Dinner is not supported by the verified hours: COFFEE HOUSE maki closes at 5 PM on its operating days. It is open from 8:30 AM to 5 PM on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, is closed Tuesday. Specific lunch service details are not verified.
What should I order at COFFEE HOUSE maki?
Specific menu items are not verified here, so it is best to check the current menu when you visit. The confirmed information supports planning for a casual Kyoto coffee-house stop at a listed price of JPY 999.
What are alternatives to COFFEE HOUSE maki in Kyoto?
Other allowed Kyoto names to consider include Sabo Isehan, Demachi Futaba, boulangerie Artisan'Halles. They may suit different kinds of casual stops, but specific comparisons on menu, price, seating, or service should be checked directly rather than assumed.
What should I wear to COFFEE HOUSE maki?
Casual clothing is appropriate. The verified dress code is casual, so comfortable daywear is a safe choice.
Does COFFEE HOUSE maki handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary restriction and allergy accommodations are not verified here. If you have specific needs, check the venue's official channels or check in person before ordering.
Location
211 Seiryucho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0822, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Also Consider
- Kokyu, Japanese, ¥¥¥¥
- Demachi Futaba, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Sabo Isehan, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Sushi Hayashi, Sushi, ¥¥¥¥
- boulangerie Artisan'Halles, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
At under ¥999 per visit, COFFEE HOUSE maki sits at the budget end of Kyoto's Tabelog-recognized kissaten tier, undercutting Sabo Isehan (¥1,000–¥1,999) while offering more seating and easier walk-in access. Demachi Futaba matches the price but focuses on takeaway mochi rather than sit-down service, making COFFEE HOUSE maki the better pick for groups or longer stays. For travelers prioritizing speed and portability, Demachi Futaba wins; for those wanting a full breakfast with coffee and table seating, COFFEE HOUSE maki delivers more space and flexibility.
Compared to fine-dining options like Kokyu (¥¥¥¥, Japanese) or Sushi Hayashi (¥¥¥¥, sushi), the gap is format rather than quality, those venues require advance booking and operate in the kaiseki or omakase lane, while COFFEE HOUSE maki is a walk-in kissaten with no reservation system. Boulangerie Artisan'Halles offers French pastries at a similar price but with fewer seats and shorter hours, so the trade-off is pastry variety versus the kissaten's longer service window and morning-service format.
For visitors building a northern Kyoto itinerary, COFFEE HOUSE maki is the easiest to slot in early, 8:30 AM opening beats most cafés in the area, the walk-in policy removes the booking friction that complicates fine-dining stops. If the goal is a low-cost, reliable breakfast near Demachiyanagi, book nothing and walk in. If the priority is pastry quality or a quieter room, Artisan'Halles or Sabo Isehan are better bets, though both close earlier and accommodate fewer guests.
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