Doutor is the go-to option for foreign residents of Kyoto when they want a Western-style sandwich or a cheap cup of coffee.
Sometimes, no matter how much you love Japanese food, you just can’t face another bowl of noodles or rice, especially at breakfast. At times like this, the Doutor chain can be a godsend.
You’ll find these places all over Japan, particularly in or near train stations and shopping stations. Keep an eye out for the distinctive black, yellow and white sign with big English writing. They serve so-so coffee drinks, but the sandwiches are actually very good and they usually have a decent selection of pastries. And the prices are rock bottom.
Best of all, there’s a picture menu with English writing on it. This is a good option when you’ve got kids in tow who will only eat things they’re familiar with. They have smoking sections, but they’re usually well partitioned. The information here is for a popular branch in the Northern Higashiyama sightseeing district, but you’ll find these places EVERYWHERE in Kyoto and elsewhere.
Name in Japanese:
ドトールコーヒーショップ エッソ天王町店
English address:
41 Okazaki-Higashitenno-cho, Sakyo-ku
Japanese address:
左京区岡崎東天王町41
Opening hours:
7am-12midnight
Price: Budget
Non-smoking area: Yes
Nearest Transport:
1min walk from Higashitenno-cho Bus Stop, Kyoto City Bus 5 or 100 from Kyoto Station
Telephone: 771-1657
Website:
Official Website (Japanese)
Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Doutor on TripAdvisor
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