Sundays Coffee
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Karasuma Station · 7 min walk (Hankyu Kyoto Main Line)
- Time needed
- 30–45 min
- Best time to go
- Morning around 8:00 AM, when the cafe opens before pedestrian congestion peaks in the adjacent Nishiki Market corridor
About
Sundays Coffee is a cozy, highly-rated specialty cafe in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, beloved for its exceptionally smooth espresso drinks and friendly, welcoming owner. It is the perfect spot to escape the city's bustling streets and recharge with a meticulously crafted flat white or pour-over. Expect a relaxed, intimate atmosphere with minimalist decor, great music, and a few delicious sweet treats like their popular pudding.
What Japanese guides note
Sundays Coffee sits at the rear of an alleyway just off the thoroughfares near Nishiki Market, so arrivals should look closely for the street-level marker board. Indoor seating consists of a minimalist preparation counter and a few bench and low-table arrangements, meaning customers may be asked to share table space during peak hours. Because the cafe opens at 8:00 AM, it serves as a convenient morning stop before surrounding market stalls and retail shops begin business.
Details from local sources
- The cafe opened in September 2025 within a renovated 80-year-old machiya townhouse. [source]
- The shop is located down a narrow passageway between buildings rather than directly facing the street. [source]
- The cafe permits visiting patrons to bring pet companions inside the premises. [source]
- The cafe performs micro-roasting in-house, handling single-origin lots sourced from regions such as Flores, Chiang Rai, Yunnan, and Yirgacheffe. [source]
Insider Tip
With very limited seating inside, it is best to visit during weekday mornings or grab your coffee to go as you explore nearby Nishiki Market.
Frequently asked
Where is the entrance to Sundays Coffee located?
The shop does not face the street directly. Visitors must locate the cafe's standalone marker board placed along the street in Jumonjicho and follow the narrow pedestrian passage leading back between buildings to reach the entrance of the renovated machiya structure.
How do you reach Sundays Coffee by rail transit?
Take the Hankyu Kyoto Main Line to Karasuma Station and use underground Exit 16. From there, walk north towards the Nishiki Market shopping district; the alley access point leading into the cafe is roughly a seven-minute walk from the station exit.
What types of coffee beans are served at Sundays Coffee?
Sundays Coffee focuses on single-origin coffees roasted on site in small batches. The selection highlights beans procured through direct trade from growing regions such as Flores in Indonesia, Chiang Rai in Thailand, Yunnan in China, and Yirgacheffe in Ethiopia, brewed via pour-over or pulled as espresso.
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