Kyoto has a way of doing things that makes even the most quotidian rituals feel sacred. Weekenders Coffee embodies this Kyoto way. A visit to this quiet cafe feels like a small pilgrimage. A serene storefront in a traditional machiya tucked away from the street behind a small parking lot and under the dappled shade of slender trees. Every aspect of the cafe feels intentionally crafted to be a part of an uncompromising quality coffee experience. The low key ambience contributes to the reverence to the craft of coffee, from roast to brew to sip.

In a thriving third wave coffee scene in Kyoto, Weekenders has over the years become a mainstay. Founder Masahiro Kaneko is attributed to introducing the more bright and nuanced notes of lighter roasts to the Kyoto palate. Today, with a cafe and roastery, Weekenders continues to be a destination for coffee purists, where coffee is masterfully brewed from a humble bar is a gravitational pull, compelling patrons to pause for a cherished cup of coffee and just for a moment, forget about the rest of the world.