Elegant Grocery Store in a Red Brick Building in Kyoto, Japan: DEAN & DELUCA

Located at the corner near Shijo Karasuma, close to Takoyakushi Dori in Kyoto, stands a striking Baroque-style building with a mix of red brick and gray plaster. It looks like a hall or a historical monument, and it is said to be designed by the same architect who designed Tokyo Station, Kingo Tatsuno. DEAN & DELUCA is a store specializing in Japanese handcrafted goods, kitchenware, and food ingredients. The space is lofty and elegant, filled with a variety of European-style groceries. DEAN & DELUCA also has a dining area where they serve coffee, tea, and light meals. Attracted by the entire space, even after having breakfast, why not try a Kyoto-exclusive iced matcha? Unexpectedly, the matcha with maple syrup is a delightful pairing. The taste of moss green and cream white blends together, with a subtle sweetness and the mature bitterness of matcha, delicious. I saw quite a few people working on their laptops here. In such a comfortable environment, I wonder about their work efficiency? DEAN & DELUCA Kyoto Business Hours: 10:00-21:00 Location: 645 Tearaimizucho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan 〒604-8152