01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Step across from the bus stop right outside the east gate of To-ji Temple, and chapter flowers cafe greets visitors with dried florals covering the ceiling and walls. The white-toned interior and high ceilings create an open, airy atmosphere, offering a restful pause for feet tired from walking the temple grounds and surrounding neighborhood.
The food menu centers on freshly toasted panini. Fillings range from a classic combination of Kyoto-produced ham and natural cheese to savory cod roe paste with Jamón Serrano, as well as a hearty bean salad featuring chickpeas and guacamole. Diners can customize their orders with additions like avocado, jalapeño, or extra cheese. For a substantial lunch, the Panini Set pairs your choice of sandwich with a mini salad, hot soup of the day, and a drink.
During tea hours, the retro-style cream sodas crowned with ice cream and the colorful SP Fruit Cream Sodas stand out. Flavors include melon, strawberry, Kyoho grape, and honey lemon, balancing fizzy refreshment with the sweet creaminess of vanilla ice cream. The cafe also serves crisp espresso tonics, rich cafe lattes, and matcha lattes. Adding a mini chocolate or matcha cake to any beverage creates a satisfying afternoon sweet.
Beyond coffee and tea, the drinks list extends to matcha draft beer, wine, and highballs, making the cafe just as suited to a casual drink as to an afternoon coffee break. With preserved floral arrangement boxes on display, the space smoothly blends the warmth of a flower studio with relaxed cafe seating.
