[Kyoto Hidden Gem] A Dog-Friendly Cafe Run by 'Manager Kuu' and 5 Sisters, Offering 'Organic Kyo-bancha Latte' and 'Raw Yuba Rice' as a Community Third Place
alt. coffee roasters Iwasimizu, a pet-friendly cafe located near Iwashimizu Hachimangu in Kyoto, offers health-conscious vegan menus and light roast coffee, aiming to be a local hub for exchange.
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alt. coffee roasters (Representative & Roaster: Chihiro Nakamura), which proposes new choices for cafes and consumption through 'Ultimate Light Roast' that allows you to experience 'coffee as a fruit,' has opened a dog-friendly store at the foot of the national treasure Iwashimizu Hachimangu. The store offers drip coffee with a lasting wine-like aroma realized through original research and technology, as well as vegan food utilizing the sweetness of domestic ingredients.
While previously focusing on specialty home-roasted light coffee, the shop has now introduced 'Organic Kyo-bancha Latte' alongside its existing 'Organic Matcha Latte' to make it easier for all guests to enjoy as the store became pet-friendly. Furthermore, lunch menus such as 'Raw Yuba Rice' have also been launched.
## The encounter with Manager Kuu led to a store where dogs can stay indoors.
Recognizing that pets are increasingly seen as family members, the owner noticed that dog-friendly seating is often limited to terraces, which restricts options during extreme summer or winter weather. This realization led to the creation of 'alt. coffee roasters Iwasimizu'—a place born from the desire to create what was missing.
The menu includes items for dogs, such as 'fermented brown rice risotto' (fermented for over 3 days) and 'rice pancakes.' These are 'dog-first' health-conscious menus created because the owner also cherishes their own pet.
Reservations for parties like birthday celebrations and off-line meetups are available, with birthday message plates and costume rentals. Additionally, the monthly changing handmade photo booth corner is popular. Guests can even experience being a 'Teacup Poodle' by getting into a large cup. 3D latte art drinks mimicking that state are also a favorite among customers.
While previously focusing on specialty home-roasted light coffee, the shop has now introduced 'Organic Kyo-bancha Latte' alongside its existing 'Organic Matcha Latte' to make it easier for all guests to enjoy as the store became pet-friendly. Furthermore, lunch menus such as 'Raw Yuba Rice' have also been launched.
## The encounter with Manager Kuu led to a store where dogs can stay indoors.
Recognizing that pets are increasingly seen as family members, the owner noticed that dog-friendly seating is often limited to terraces, which restricts options during extreme summer or winter weather. This realization led to the creation of 'alt. coffee roasters Iwasimizu'—a place born from the desire to create what was missing.
The menu includes items for dogs, such as 'fermented brown rice risotto' (fermented for over 3 days) and 'rice pancakes.' These are 'dog-first' health-conscious menus created because the owner also cherishes their own pet.
Reservations for parties like birthday celebrations and off-line meetups are available, with birthday message plates and costume rentals. Additionally, the monthly changing handmade photo booth corner is popular. Guests can even experience being a 'Teacup Poodle' by getting into a large cup. 3D latte art drinks mimicking that state are also a favorite among customers.