Jan. 21, 2023 UPDATE
GOOD TIME COFFEE
Traveler Friendly
Close to JR Tambaguchi Station, so definitely make use of the JR line.
Menu
Japanese and English
Languages spoken
Basic English
Story & Recommendation
A modern café serving drip coffee out of a 100-year-old refurbished Kyoto townhouse
Sitting a 10-minute walk from the JR Tambaguchi station, “GOOD TIME COFFEE” has made itself at home inside a refurbished Kyoto townhouse built over 100 years ago.
Owner Murata opened this café with the vision of offering a new kind of charm to the area in the form of a space for cultural exchange inside a refurbished old and unused townhouse. Murata also wanted to bring life back to the area by having GOOD TIME COFFEE be a member of the community and interact daily with its fellow neighbors.
On top of this, Murata put out the call for like-minded people to come and set up shops in the same location as GOOD TIME COFFEE. The result was the formation of the “itonowa” market.
All sharing the common theme of “Ito,” meaning thread in Japanese, a mix of warming and welcoming stores, such as lifestyle stores, antique shops, and dress rental shops, have all come together in this one spot. Inside GOOD TIME COFFEE, owner Murata has placed things like their favorite old books, manga, and antiques, so the café is also a bit of a gallery as well.
Everything at GOOD TIME COFFEE can be ordered to go, so if the weather’s nice out, we suggest grabbing something and heading to the lovely nearby Umekoji Park for a picnic.
Owner Murata opened this café with the vision of offering a new kind of charm to the area in the form of a space for cultural exchange inside a refurbished old and unused townhouse. Murata also wanted to bring life back to the area by having GOOD TIME COFFEE be a member of the community and interact daily with its fellow neighbors.
On top of this, Murata put out the call for like-minded people to come and set up shops in the same location as GOOD TIME COFFEE. The result was the formation of the “itonowa” market.
All sharing the common theme of “Ito,” meaning thread in Japanese, a mix of warming and welcoming stores, such as lifestyle stores, antique shops, and dress rental shops, have all come together in this one spot. Inside GOOD TIME COFFEE, owner Murata has placed things like their favorite old books, manga, and antiques, so the café is also a bit of a gallery as well.
Everything at GOOD TIME COFFEE can be ordered to go, so if the weather’s nice out, we suggest grabbing something and heading to the lovely nearby Umekoji Park for a picnic.
1Recommended
Pour-over Coffee (Guatemala, Ethiopia, Brazil, Tanzania, Timor-Leste)
/ ￥500 (Inc.Tax)
Carefully made one cup at a time, this pour-over coffee is GOOD TIME COFFEE’s specialty. You can choose from five roasts.
Being able to choose different roasts based on your mood of the day and your personal preferences is just another of the great things about GOOD TIME COFFEE.
2Recommended
Kamonegi Sandwich
/ ￥880（Inc.Tax）
This Kamonegi sandwich features wonderfully fragrant duck meat sandwiched between two pieces of soft yet crunchy bread.
This sandwich is not only stuffed with Kamonegi duck meat but also a considerable helping of crunchy scallions and Shimeji mushrooms. The hint of sweetness you’ll taste comes from the secret ingredient of white miso. This sandwich epitomizes Kyoto in every single way.
3Let's Try!
Seasonal Fruit Sandwich
/ ￥960（Inc.Tax）
The fruit in this fruit sandwich changes seasonally, but this time we were able to snag one of the strawberry sandwiches. The sweet and sour strawberries go absolutely amazing with the mild flavors of the custard cream.This sandwich is sure to be a hit with people of all ages.
4Let's Try!
Cookies
GOOD TIME COFFEE cookies are handmade and baked one by one.
The large, satisfying size makes them perfect with drip coffee.
How to Order
After ordering, go inside and find a nice place to sit down and wait for your order.
* Prices are subject to change.
- Order Tips -
Everything on the menu can be ordered to go as well, so this place is great for when you want to have a picnic at a nearby park or Kyoto’s famous Kamogawa river.
