Chill cafe and friendly staff. The caramel latte was so light and aromatic and the flat white was so creamy and the apricot and prune notes could be tasted throughout the coffee. Recommend the carrot cake was well textured and the flavour could be tasted throughout.

Wow what can I say. This is hands down my favourite cafe in Japan so far. The cafe feels more like it’s in Tokyo but it’s tucked away in a quieter area. Inside is super cozy with lush plants and comfortable retro furniture. As soon we arrived, we were greeted by all the friendly staff inside (I think there were about 4 people on that day). All of them had smiles on their faces and were so happy to serve us. We ordered a flat white (which is hard to find in Japan in most cafes), an iced latte and a couple of cakes. Both carrot cake and brownie were so delicious. The coffees were perfectly made. Closest to our coffees at home in Melbourne, Australia. Perfect bitterness and strength. I’m sad we only got to visit once but I hope they stay strong and keep it up so I can come back! Maybe with more friends so I can show them how good the coffee and atmosphere is here.

One of the best in Kyoto because of the perfect combination of delicious coffee, friendly service, funky & chill music + comfy seats. I’ve explored many 3rd coffee shops & roasters in Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe & some in Tokyo over the years, but this perfect combination is rare and hard to find, so this is one of our favourites we keep coming back to. I remember coming here on a snowy winter day & sitting by the window during the pandemic and the snow ❄️ slowly coming down with a backdrop of this old wooden Japanese house across (under construction now) and sipping our hot delicious cup of Joe, a memory which keeps us coming back. We love the big windows that let the sun in & cheer us up! The owner opened a coffee shop in Taiwan first and they have great Taiwanese coffee here & tea- rather unique. Secret tip: You can get a free cup of your choice with any pack of beans. Great deal!

Very nice, modern, industrial cafe. It started raining while I was walking around, so I popped in for a cappuccino. Their carrot cake looked so delicious in the display, I couldn't resist. Baristas here are friendly and can speak English. I noticed that they're also very into cleaning. When there's no new customers, I always find them cleaning somewhere. The cappuccino beans tasted over roasted and too bitter. It didn't marry well with the milk. Carrot Cake, I highly recommend. It's definitely as good as it looks. They also have a toilet which is nice because I spent longer than usual here because of the rain.

Very good coffee, superb service and very friendly staff. Banana cake was delicious and we made the best decision to add a scoop of coffee ice cream. Well-balanced, nuanced flavours! A nice little spot to chill and have a cuppa in Kyoto.

Amazing coffee made with care. Tasting notes provided. Cool hipster vibe and friendly staff. English menu available. Focus is on coffee. I had the Colombia iced drip coffee and it was awesome, and very much like the rating notes described. My husband had the Guatemala drip coffee and then the Ethiopian drip coffee iced. They open at 9am, which is earlier than some coffee places. Not open Tuesday’s though. Cash only.

Amazing cafe, maybe my favorite in Kyoto☕️ Coffee here was really tasty and the fresh cookies was soft and delicious 🍪 Service is quick and prices are reasonable for the quality 👍🏼 You can also buy fresh coffee ☕️ I went there during weekdays, it wasn’t really crowded ! Give it a try if you pass near, you won’t regret it.

Absolutely delicious cake and latte. Staff is super friendly. It's kind of funny when I walked in, all the customers were foreigners including myself lol. But the vibes inside are very chill. I like all the plants

A trendy, upscale coffee roaster with warm staff and delicious cake. I was happy to find flat whites on their menu, since those don’t seem as common at coffee shops in Japan. The drinks are really quite small, but made with skill and care. I was also surprised to see carrot cake! I don’t think I’d ever run across it in Japan before. When I tried it, I immediately recognized it wasn’t the American-style carrot cake I was used to. I was a little sad about missing out on the nostalgic flavor I’d been hoping for. However, I keep visiting the roaster time and time again just for that cake! The cake itself is moist and has raisins and other dried fruit inside. The presentation is beautiful, the cream frosting is deliciously light and refreshing, and the crumbled pistachios and almonds on top add a nice crunch. The size is also quite satisfying, especially for Japan! The first time I visited, the cashier insisted on replying in English to all of my questions, which were posed in Japanese. It seemed like she might have been new though, or maybe overexcited to finally have a chance to speak English after the borders opened. Either way, a bit of an awkward experience. Every time I’ve visited since then, though, the staff have recognized me and responded in Japanese that matches my skill level, which I really appreciate. If I still have one complaint, it’s that some of the seating is uncomfortable. The eclectic assembly of mismatched chairs and tables creates a wonderful ambiance, but I’ve sat at a low chair with such a low table, I had to fully extend my legs just to fit them under it!

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Thankfully they spoke good English so I was able to ask questions and they took the time to explain about the different coffees. A wide selection of specialty coffee and some tasty cakes and treats to go with it! One of my favourite coffee shops in Japan without a doubt.

Probably my favorite coffee shop Ive been in Japan! Fantastic service and truly unique coffee experience. I have been wanting to try beans from Taiwan for a long time, and Goodman has 2 great options to enjoy them. I went for a washed process and it was so tea like and aromatic. The Colombian hand drip is very delicious as well, floral and fruity. The barista is super friendly, even going so far as to open the door for me and wishing me a nice day on the way out.

Friendly cheerful greetings the moment you arrive. Such a warm welcome! Kyoto has some of the best cafés and coffee in Japan, and this is one of them. I'm glad I found this café on this trip. Great coffee, great vibes. They serve flat white, which you don't normally find in Japan.

The coffee soft serve was really nice. The coffee was pretty good but it wasn’t perfect for me. It was really busy and some other guests were also being really loud and obnoxious, so I didn’t have a particularly pleasant experience. Still 4 stars though since that wasn’t their fault. But yeah, too busy for me.

Absolutely loved Goodman Roaster so much. Excellent expresso coffee, food was delicious (we got the ham and cheese croissant and carrot cake) and also the customer service was impeccable, so kind and welcoming and good english from at least one staff member. We loved it so much that when we returned to Kyoto for one night, we went back specially to Goodman Roaster. We are from New Zealand and it was such a relief to find a cafe like this. To top it off, the aesthetics were great, places to sit down and relax and also some great hip and trendy magazines. Thank you Goodman Roaster! I have posted your cafe on Instagram too to all my kiwi friends at home.

This place is the real deal. For the first time during our first visit to Japan in the past 5 days, this place served us truly high-quality coffee. Awesome coffee, delicious cakes, wonderful service, and what else? Thank you, guys! 👍🏼

We only had coffee but they were all very good. We had a variety of espresso based coffees, all good. They have 2 blend options and also have drip coffee. The atmosphere is also great and has a similar feel to a Melbourne hipster cafe.

This coffee shop is awesome! The coffee is really good and the staff are so friendly. I had a blended ice americano and it was the perfect mix of refreshing and delicious. The music in the background was really relaxing too. If I come back to Kyoto, I'll definitely be stopping by again!

it is not very easy to find a place for early breakfast in Japan. We have found this coffee shop which is near our hotel. (and opens from 8am!) 🤟🏻 It was surprisingly good!💕 There was only one ‘espresso toast’ menu for breakfast. (But it’s good enough!) Coffee menu is an all day menu. You can choose different roasts of coffee beans 🫘lovely. One of the staffs can speak Chinese, English & Japanese. She is so friendly and helpful.🫶🏻 We had such a great breakfast there and got a good start of our day in Kyoto. Nice place, delicious food. Highly recommend 🙂 (Rather than breakfast in the chained ‘Tully’s Coffee’ nearby.) (Tully’s is okay, but this is really more recommended.)

We travel internationally full-time and we are obsessed with finding the best freshly roasted/high quality coffee/coffee shops in each city we visit. We did research and found this place. It was absolutely incredible! The iced lattes are outstanding! They are a roastery and they also have amazing baristas with high end equipment (La Marzocco). The staff is so nice and welcoming to us. We can’t wait to come back again!

This my first time come to Kyoto and I went to many coffee shop around but only Goodman Roaster that reach my expectation and also the service was really good, great vibes, cheerful and friendly staff that greet us when we came in. The typical of coffee shop that I would come in every day. Totally recommend this place. Thank you and cheers.

In my opinion, the best specialty coffee place in Tokyo. The service is outstanding (they make you feel super welcome) and the coffee is amazing. They have oat milk available (relevant for vegans!). No savory treats to eat with your coffee, only sweet options but the ones I tried are really good. I recommend the carrot cake (really tasty cream cheese frosting) and the cookies (which have a really good salt-sugar balance that is hard to find). I visited at least 5 times during my stay in Kyoto, sometimes for a quick afternoon coffee and once for several hours while making an itinerary on my computer, and had a great experience every time.

I am very glad that I found the cafe near the hotel. Macchiato has become one of the best flavors I've ever had. As me and my husband are coffee lovers, we are very happy to find such beautiful place. Not just only delicious coffee also a happy cafe with friendly staff!

Oh nice cheesecake. Never order coffee, so cannot comment. Good vibe, friendly staff with strong energy, thats good morning energy すごい. どうもありがとうございます。Great energy getting ready for morning class on reiki. This sentence in my book said "... the fundamental idea behind Reiki (and everything) is that we, as responsible human beings, should have an unconditional respect for nature. I am living n exploring Kyoto n Japan, its nature and food, for more posts, my IG @kyotoyipeidream

The staff were super friendly and patient explaining each bean offering. This was a very cozy cafe with a great vibe that roasts their own beans! They have unique flavors and take care of each brew for your enjoyment. I also ordered some food (which were just as delicious) and was able to enjoy it all in leisure. I chose a bag of beans that I didn't even try just on the staff's recommendation alone; that's how good it was. Highly recommended!

Their iced oat milk lattes Are just perfect. Strong rich coffee flavor that isn't bitter or drowned out by the milk. I'm pretty picky with my coffee and know a good roast from a mediocre and bad one and the coffee used for espresso here is clearly roasted by people who know what they're doing. So good I got a second latte! Seating was comfy and shop was spacious, something hard to come by in the area. Did not find it hard to secure a seat. Cherry on top was the great service!

A nice, cozy coffee shop with delicious coffee. We had Ethiopia and Columbia, which were both fruity and tasty. Highly recommended. The owner was very friendly and can speak Chinese.

Great coffee selection. Not so many food options but their banana bread was delicious. We went on a Sunday morning, it wasn't that crowded. Free wifi available.

Really good coffee grown in Taiwan and really well brewed. Was really nice on the palate and staff was really friendly and welcoming. The banana cake was delicious. Only thing is credit cards aren’t accepted and it’s a cash only place. Otherwise would highly recommend a stop here.

Good coffee and very good desserts. Had the banana bread and chocolate brownie and both were very good and moist. Seating could use some improvement. A bit uncomfortable and the place is a bit chilly. Overall a nice local coffee shop. I wouldn't go out of my way to go there, but definitely nice if you're in the area.

First and foremost they serve good coffee and have a friendly vibe. They know their coffee beans and how to prep the specialty coffee. We kept coming back here through out our stay in Kyoto even though at first we tried many different cafes. I also tried one of their espresso based drinks - caramel latte. It was amazingly balanced and nice as well. My favourite pour over was Ethiopian beans one.