Bakery
Vegan bakery and cafe a short walk from Demachiyanagi station at 京都市左京区高野蓼原町36-3. Serves a variety of sweet and savory buns, in addition to bread loaves. A cafe area for dine-in or order a lunch set meal. Open Wed-Sat 10:00am-4:00pm.
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36-3, Polygonum-machi, Takano, Zuojing District, Kyoto, Japan, 6068101
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Last update on 25 Sep 2023 by Kitsugar
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27 Reviews
First Review by thecite
DELOK
Points +58
Super delicious vegan bakery - Edit
First off: make sure to check for opening times online ( it may still vary in reality)
Read moreBUT the curry bun was heavenly! The sweet options were also really good. The stuff was super friendly and eager to help us with ingredients.
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Lifeofisabel
Points +219
I think it might be permanently closed. - Edit
I rode my bike down twice about a week or more apart. The first time some construction was happening. The next time it was just abandoned. I also didn’t get a response from the owner😒
Read moreKitsugar
It’s being renovated on their Instagram they say they plan to reopen this fall
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HugoIan
Points +569
Really well designed interior. - Edit
I got here late so I couldn't try the chocolate filled bum. I tried a couple waffles and got a soy macha latte.
Read morePros: All vegan, Amazing modern interior
Cons: A little bit expensive
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bertahudak
Points +546
Very expensive - Edit
We only got take-out and the food was nice, but it was really expensive. Also, they mostly had sweet options. The only savory stuff they had were full loaves and a small sandwich. The custard filled buns were incredibly nice though.
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Expensive, Far from center
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sydneypea
Points +60
Amazing! - Edit
The best bakery ever!!! All the sweets and savoury breads and pastries were incredible! Very friendly staff, and I wanna go back everyday!!
Read morePros: Lota of vegan options, decent pricing , Beautiful seating area, Friendly staff
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Bethevegan
Points +338
HEAVEN ON EARTH - Edit
Baked goods. Savoury and sweet. All fresh. All vegan.
Read moreGo here if you love bread. Go here if you love cakes. Go here if you love muffins. Go here if you love bakeries. Just go here.
Pros: Fully vegan, Sweet and savoury baked goods
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JohnGernon
Points +186
Pastries for the WIN - Edit
This place can not be missed. Take a bike ride up the river and find this hidden gem! Savory and sweet pastries. You will have to stop yourself from eating to much as these divine pastries keep you wanting more and more
Read morePros: Sweet and savory, Deliciousness overload
Cons: Doesn’t open until 10am
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moroccorockfox
Points +70
AMAZING - Edit
This bakery is AMAZING. Everything is fresh and absolutely delicious. I didn't have one thing I didn't love! They have a wide variety of choices and it's all great. I had some chai cream buns warm right out of the oven and oh my goodness. Do yourself a favor and go here.
Read morePros: Delicious!, Great selection, Great eating area
Cons: A tad expensive
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VeganExpression
Points +1728
Delicious Vegan Breads! - Edit
There are so many types of bread, all of them are very delicious, so I really don't want to share it with my travel companions! I arrived at noon that day, but some of the bread was empty already, so I recommend you going to there in the morning. Also, if you are not in a hurry, you can eat in. The store is actually quite big. Sit down and taste it slowly. It feels good too!
Read morevisit date: 2018-11
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SimoneSif
Points +779
very good - Edit
close to the shimogamo shrine. bread was mostly good. i mostly enjoyed the chocolate cream bun, mushroom bread and potato bread. sadly the chocolate chip muffin was very dry. They have wifi available- you just need to ask
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trouvien
Points +289
I want to live here - Edit
This bakery is an absolute treat. They had such a variety of sweet and savory baked goods, including chocolate chip bread and other pastries that are packaged to take home. I wanted to try one of everything, so it was easy for me to spend too much. The labels are in Japanese, but most of the food seemed fairly self-explanatory. When you check out, you can choose to eat in or take your food to go; if you eat in, be mindful to remove your shoes before entering the back dining area. I wish I was close enough to come here every day.
Read morePros: Delicious!!!, Friendly staff
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chu_dailyintake
Points +149
Various Vegan Breads - Edit
Apelila offers various vegan breads, sweets, and drinks. Desserts on cafe menu are easily found on the bread counters; you can just come and grab a quick bite!
Read morePros: Various Vegan Breads
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FredericCaplette
Points +26
This place is a gem! - Edit
Apelila is an amazing place to go. My girlfriend and I went there and got the Lunch menu, which is a plate of breads with different filling and topping. It also came with a salad and a soup (both were great, but the soup is amazing). It was so good that we then went and bought bread filled with cream with chocolate chips on top and 2 little pizza like bread for Diner.
Read moreThere is nice music playing, it looks great and cozy and the staff were super friendly. Definetly recommend to anyone, you can't regret it.
Pros: Cozy and Comfy, Food is DELICIOUS, Staff is super nice
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jojoinbrighton
Points +1283
Amazing Bakery! - Edit
This place is so great, I loved everything I tried there and the bread based lunch plate is an excellent option. My favourite was probably the chocolate filled bread closely followed by the soy cream pineapple bread. They also make a delicious soy matcha latte and a soy cocoa and it's a lovely cosy place to sit and hang out with a friend.
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misusyaya
Points +510
Cozy bakery - Edit
I stopped by in the afternoon so there were only a few options left. I got the chocolate soy cream filled buns the sparkling kombucha to go~ I was pleasantly surprised by the taste!!!
Read moreI need to come here earlier next time!
Pros: Yummy, Friendly Service, Relaxing Space
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BriaMackay
Points +58
SO DELICIOUS!!!! - Edit
We had the most delicious pastries here. The shop/bakery itself is super cute and trendy, you can eat in with great soy milk coffee. Perfect for breakfast. It’s a must try if your in Kyoto. Enjoy!
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yanina
Points +80
Lovely place - Edit
This little place is simply lovely. It's cozy, the food and drinks are tasty and the owner super nice. However, everything is in Japanese, so you might have to guess a little, or maybe ask the owner for help (not sure if she speaks English) in case you don't speak Japanese.
Read morePros: Pretty, Delicious food, Nice staff
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fr00tcrunch
Points +179
So sweet! - Edit
Loved this place. Even just to grab something to go, it'll satisfy any craving. It's so cute, welcoming and neatly designed.
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jamie219
Points +91
Just... wow! - Edit
This was our first stop in Kyoto. After seeing amazing looking sweet buns and breads all over Tokyo, we had to get our hands on some vegan ones. We walked in and it was heaven. Buns EVERYWHERE. We had 5 or 6 large buns (that were heated up for us) with a latte and green tea latte. Each bun was phenomenal. We had one with mushrooms and onions, one stuffed with delicious curry vegetables, one with sweet red bean paste in it... and so many more. We also got to go items, including cookies and more buns. The inside of the bakery is beautiful and spacious, the kind of place you could bring a book and spend hours. Staff were extraordinarily nice and explained what was in the buns. This has been one of the best experiences of our trip, don’t miss it.
Read morePros: Delicious, Reasonably priced , English speaking staff
Cons: None!
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Nutriella
Points +56
Disappointed - Edit
We took a train to the north of kyoto just to go here only to find that it was closed even though it was 1pm within opening hours on a friday. We were looking forward to going here after reading great reviews and were very disappointed (and hungry) when we found it to be closed. There was no sign to explain the closure and we even waited a while to see if it opened. Thank god we found Falafel Garden just around the corner to fix our hunger.
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taysesame
Points +150
Delicious Bread! Matcha Latte - Edit
I loved this cozy bread shop. I tried a variety of their breads and all were delicious. I also had the matcha latte (it is hard to find this with soy milk other places) and the hot cocoa. The drinks were a little too sweet, but still high quality and tasty. I highly recommend visiting here a few times : ) This is a nice area of Kyoto to get away from the busy streets. The staff is also extremely friendly.
Read morePros: Tasty and natural!, Location, Good drink options
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vegantravel
Points +62
Vegan Pastries - Edit
Bought a savoury and a sweet pastry which were really good. Just a short walk from the station.
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jimprobable
Points +123
A vegan baked goods oasis - Edit
We stumbled across this bakery on a rainy afternoon trying to fill the spot between lunch and dinner, and managed to take away more than just a snack.
Read moreA range of vegan baked goods available that we took with us, and beautiful cake served with cream and strawberries from the lovely baker and shop assistant! Loved this place, thankyou!
Pros: Variety, Baked goods, Sweet staff
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animaliakirstea
Points +62
Incredible food and amazing staff - Edit
Vegan bread is tricky to come across in Japan, so I was so excited when I saw Apelila on Happy Cow. It did not disappoint. We chose a selection of buns and cakes, some to take away and some to have in the bakery's cafe section. The baker was friendly and lovely, and she gave us freshly made soy cream (which she makes in the bakery herself) and strawberries to have with our cake. It was delicious food and a really charming experience to shop and eat there.
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JesseD
Points +832
Stock Up Here! - Edit
We all know that being vegan in Japan can be challenging, and even though Kyoto is the vegan capital of Japan (if not of all of Asia) it can still be difficult to find food between meals, or for breakfast if you can't make it to Cafe Choice.
Read moreSo I highly recommend stocking up at Apelia on goods to take hiking or just walking around Kyoto. It's all baked fresh and feels natural and healthy, so guess it won't last more than a couple of days, so next time I come to Kyoto I'll stock up here as often as needed, and more for wherever I go the next time.
Pros: vegan baking, friendly and welcoming staff and interior, delicious!!!
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kat.ross
Points +206
delicious vegan baked goods in Kyoto - Edit
I went here on a recommendation, and didn't realise at first but EVERYTHING is vegan! It's such a cute shop, and they have so much to try. I got the red bean bun and a couple of flavoured loaves. Amazing!
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thecite
Points +85
Great vegan bakery in Kyoto - Edit
So glad to have found this place! Vegan bread can be very hard to find in Japan, and this lovely little bakery has it all. The types of bread they have differ depending on the day, but they mainly focus on sweet and savoury buns like an-pan, custard-pan, cheese + pumpkin pan etc. Would definitely recommend.
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