Cafes

GABOR

4.2 212 reviews 3:00 AM - 11:00 PM Japan, 604-8004 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Nakajimacho, 103 フジタビル B1F

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Located in the bustling heart of Kyoto, GABOR offers a charming retreat from the city's hustle, beautifully nestled in a basement setting that exudes warmth and creativity. The café has garnered a reputation for its outstanding desserts, with patrons like Юлия Волкова praising their amazing cakes and custards, leaving them eager to sample the entire menu.

While GABOR excels in sweet treats, including the delightful self-made custard pudding and the indulgent caramel banana parfait, it also features savory options like their South Indian curry rice dish, which is both flavorful and generously portioned — all for a reasonable price.

The café's ambiance enhances the dining experience, filled with comfy antique chairs, mood lighting, and smooth music, making it an ideal spot for a relaxing coffee break or a date night. Customers appreciate the friendly service, and Suzy Shadow noted the thoughtful touch of allowing phone charging while enjoying their drinks.

Reservations are recommended due to its popularity among the younger generation. Overall, GABOR successfully blends an inviting atmosphere with delightful culinary offerings, making it a must-visit for locals and tourists alike.

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Service options

Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection

Popular for

Solo dining

Dining options

Dinner
Dessert
Table service

Amenities

Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Quiet
Romantic
Trendy

Crowd

Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with GABOR before visiting.

Reviews for GABOR

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Review highlights

Based on 212 reviews

GABOR, a cozy café located in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, is widely praised for its exceptional desserts and inviting atmosphere. Visitors commonly highlight the café's charming, intimate setting featuring vintage décor and mood lighting, making it an ideal spot for relaxation or casual dates. The menu, while limited, offers tasty options beyond sweets, including savory dishes like curry and Japanese egg sandwiches. Staff friendliness and thoughtful amenities, such as charging outlets, enhance the overall experience. Minor critiques occasionally mention issues like a non-functional air conditioner or lack of a non-smoking area. Nevertheless, GABOR remains a popular destination, especially among younger patrons, recommended for those seeking quality coffee and a unique ambiance.

Юлия Волкова

Aug 25, 2025

Extremely amazing desserts and cakes! The only things i may say is that i want to try them ALL

Cohen Yu

Aug 20, 2025

Nice place, good atmosphere. Just one thing is that the air conditioner was not working at the moment. Otherwise it could be a perfect experience.

Excursions Japan

Aug 11, 2025

Super cool cafe hidden in basement in the heart of Kyoto’s main shopping/dining district. Mostly a place for a tasty dessert or a drink, although they do offer curry and rice and a Japanese egg sandwich. Really popular among Japanese younger generation - reservations recommended.

Suzy Shadow

Jul 26, 2025

Friendly staff allowed me to charge my phone where the lamps plug in while drinking my coffee. Charming atmosphere. Comfy antique chairs. Smooth music. Mood lighting. Good place to relax by your self or bring a date. Strong coffee.

L. Aelbers

Jun 17, 2025

Very nice cafe, great theme and atmosphere! For me the only downside was that they don't have a non smoke area. We went for cake and drinks. The cake was awesome. They have a small menu for food as well, very tasty. So definitely walk in when you are walking by!

Ben Benson

May 30, 2025

Cool underground cafe and bar with an eclectic French cinema theme. Seems to be popular with local art student types.

Tani Papa

May 14, 2025

Lovely place, quite, close to Pontocho but far away from crowds. Fantastic atmosphere and decoration. Non-smoking cafe. Perfect to read your book and relax.