Café & Sweets · Kawaramachi
Elephant Factory Coffee ELEPHANT FACTORY COFFEE
Hidden upstairs coffee shop off Kiyamachi, open until 00:30 with hand-dripped coffee and shelves of books.
HoursMon-Wed, Fri-Sun 13:00-00:30; Thu 13:00-18:30
PriceTypical spend per person: ¥1,000
Getting thereAbout 5 minutes walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeLate evening
Address2F, 309-4 Bizenjimacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto
About
Elephant Factory Coffee is tucked up a staircase in a small alley between Kawaramachi and Kiyamachi. It serves deep, hand-dripped coffee in a quiet room lined with books, and stays open past midnight on most days. It is a good alternative to a bar for a late evening in central Kyoto.
Highlights
- Hand-dripped coffee
- Open until 00:30 most days
- Quiet room with books
- Hidden alley location
Tips
- Thursday hours end at 18:30
- Cash only
- Keep conversations quiet
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