Cricket
Kita, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
A fruit parlour and café in Kyoto's Kita ward, Cricket serves seasonal fruit desserts in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. The Tabelog Sweets WEST 100 selection in 2023 confirms the format is executed competently at neighborhood pricing, the family-friendly layout; 24 seats, strollers welcome, free Wi-Fi; makes it a practical choice for mid-morning or afternoon breaks near Hirano Shrine and Kinkaku-ji. Cash only; reservations available but typically not required outside weekend peaks.
About Cricket
Cricket is a Kyoto venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and daily hours from 10 AM to 6 PM. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Sweets - WEST - 2023 selection. Beyond these points, specific details about cuisine, seating, reservations, payment methods, access, menu items, services are not available.
Format and Service Window
Cricket operates daily from 10 AM to 6 PM. Its hours make it a daytime Kyoto stop rather than a late-evening option. Last-order time, seating count, reservation policy, payment method, parking information, child policy, accessibility details, takeout service are not available.
The Tabelog 100 - Sweets - WEST - 2023 recognition places Cricket within a sweets-focused selection for western Japan. This is the only accolade mentioned. A specific menu format, specialty, or service style is not described beyond the listing and price band.
Price, Booking, Practical Expectations
At JPY 1,000–1,999, Cricket sits in an accessible price range for Kyoto. Menu details are not available. Expect that range to reflect typical spend, rather than as proof of any particular dish, course, or ordering format.
Booking details are not available. If planning a visit, confirm current arrangements directly before going, especially as information on reservations, walk-ins, phone booking, online booking, or specific payment methods is not available.
Cricket is open daily with hours from 10 AM to 6 PM. The schedule supports daytime planning in Kyoto. Information on neighborhood, landmark proximity, transport access, or any specific itinerary fit is not available. For broader planning, see our full Kyoto restaurants guide.
Reservations: Not available. Booking difficulty: Not available. Payment: Not available. Parking: Not available. Accessibility: Not available. Best for: Travelers seeking a Kyoto venue in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range during its 10 AM–6 PM daily hours.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒603-8345 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Hirano Hatchoyanagicho, 68-1 サニーハイム金閣寺 1F
- Website
- cricket-jelly.com
- Phone
- +81 75-461-3000
Venue details
Ambiance
A nostalgic neighborhood fruit parlor with a modest, old-school interior where carefully selected seasonal fruits are presented simply; atmosphere is relaxed and low-key, more focused on produce quality than design.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
View
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Grapefruit jelly
- Orange jelly
- Lemon jelly
- Seasonal fruit parfaits
- Mask melon platters
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒603-8345 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Hirano Hatchoyanagicho, 68-1 サニーハイム金閣寺 1F · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tozentei, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- Sobashubo Ichii, Soba, ¥
- Senda, Notable alternative
- Castella do Paulo, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- Kono Hana, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Cricket occupies Kyoto's fruit-parlour segment, a genre distinct from the city's traditional wagashi confectioners and French-technique patisseries. At JPY 1,000–1,999, it sits in the same pricing band as Kono Hana, below Castella do Paulo's JPY 2,000–2,999 bracket, well under Tozentei's ¥¥¥ traditional Japanese dinner formats. If you're comparing sweets destinations in Kyoto, Cricket is the daytime, family-friendly option, Senda may offer a quieter room for a date, but Cricket's stroller access and take-out service make it the more practical choice for parents traveling with young children.
For travelers prioritizing ease over ambition, Cricket is one of the easier Tabelog-awarded venues to access in Kyoto, no advance booking pressure, no dress code, no evening-only service window. Sobashubo Ichii offers a similar walk-in dynamic at the ¥ level for soba, but Cricket's fruit-parlour format and northern location near Kinkaku-ji give it a different utility. If you're already planning a temple circuit in Kita ward, Cricket is worth the stop; if you're based in central Kyoto and prioritizing pastry depth over convenience, explore the patisseries closer to your hotel instead.
The Tabelog Sweets WEST 100 recognition places Cricket in a regional cohort of fruit parlours, not Kyoto's top-tier dessert destinations overall. If you're deciding between Cricket and a central patisserie, ask yourself whether proximity to northern temples and family-friendly logistics outweigh the ambition of a more polished dessert bar. For a mid-morning fruit stop during a Kinkaku-ji visit, Cricket delivers on its promise at neighborhood pricing. For a standalone dessert pilgrimage from Gion or Kawaramachi, the trip demands more intent than the experience likely warrants.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Cricket?
Can I eat at the bar at Cricket?
Seating format is not available. Information on whether Cricket has counter, bar, or table seating is not available.
Is Cricket good for a special occasion?
Cricket's price range is JPY 1,000–1,999, its hours are 10 AM–6 PM daily. Specific atmosphere, service style, occasion suitability are not available, so judge based on your needs after confirming current details.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Cricket?
A tasting menu is not available. Menu format or specific dishes are not available.
Is lunch or dinner better at Cricket?
Cricket's hours are 10 AM–6 PM daily. Dinner service is not indicated by those hours, lunch service as a specific offering is not available.
What are alternatives to Cricket in Kyoto?
For other options, consider Kyoto dining generically or compare with comparable venue venues such as Castella do Paulo, Kono Hana, Senda, Sobashubo Ichii, or Tozentei, while confirming each venue's current details separately.
