Konaya Coffee

We stayed in an apartment nearby this coffee shop and decided to stop in one morning to find a long counter with a few older men sitting with coffee and breakfast, smoking cigarettes. A few different coffees are on offer (which we were able to choose with the help of the barista behind the counter showing different areas on a map from which the coffees originated). After choosing, a siphon was set up to brew the coffee and within around 10 minutes both cups we ordered were ready. The coffee itself was good — not quite what I would consider among the best preparations I’ve had, but still satisfying. What I most enjoyed about the shop was that the barista spent a good 15 minutes with us discussing coffee in Kyoto and the different coffee shops through the city that would be worth visiting. It’s not a busy spot, mostly filled with people from the neighborhood having a relaxed breakfast. I would definitely recommend stopping by if you are in the area, though if you are bothered by smoking it might be a place to skip.