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About this place
Rinken is well suited to a leisurely stop for a buttery croissant and a good cup of coffee. Some visitors say the croissants were delicious freshly baked, with one noting their pronounced buttery flavour; others enjoyed how they changed after sitting for a while. They can sell out, however. If you have a croissant brunch in mind, you could enjoy one with coffee in the café and check ahead about availability.
Coffee is another part of the experience here. Visitors have remarked on the unfamiliar-looking brewing equipment and the sight of coffee being made in a siphon; some have also enjoyed it in cups with a vintage feel. You can settle in with a cup of coffee, or take a break with local beer instead. Reviews mention Kyoto beer as well as a choice of several craft beers, making it an option when you fancy something other than coffee.
There are dishes for a more substantial meal, too. The menu lists omurice, curry rice, omurice curry and curry topped with crab cream croquettes. Set meals with hamburger steak or fried prawns come with rice and salad. For something sweet, there is oshiruko with fried rice cakes, made using wasanbon sugar, and a sencha ice cream described as the café’s original.
Some visitors have found the layout memorable, with doors separating the seating areas. Whether you stop for a light croissant-and-coffee break or take your time over a meal and a drink, this café offers different ways to spend an unhurried visit.
