✦ Staff Picks

Just a 4-Minute Walk from the Hotel!
We Tried Every Breakfast Item
at Café “Aoi Tori”

Three staff members from MADOKA Kyoto Station West set out to conquer the entire breakfast menu at Aoi Tori. Here are our honest impressions and top recommendations!

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Writer: Chorei21 years old. Has a sweet tooth. Studying for the Kyoto Certification Level 2 exam!

Aoi Tori Breakfast Menu Overview
A: Toast + Boiled Egg + Salad — Review
B: Egg Sandwich — Review
C: Rice Ball + Miso Soup — Review
D: Hot Dog — Review
Our Final Verdict! Staff Picks
Coffee Review by Coffee Addict Gucchi
Bonus: Oyakodon Review

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Aoi Tori Breakfast Menu

All items 600 yen / Includes coffee or tea

600 yen each (drink included)

Toast + Boiled Egg + Salad

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Chorei

Thick-sliced and totally satisfying!The toast was generously thick, so it was very filling. A simple set, but it gave me just the right amount of satisfaction for a morning meal.

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Gucchi

That salad dressing is something elseThe toast was incredibly thick — impressive! The dressing wasn’t just plain sesame sauce; it had an added umami hit that went straight to my brain.

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Shuemo

Might need 3 of these if you’re a big eater!I don’t usually eat toast, so I can’t speak in detail — but I don’t think the quality is bad at all. Personally, I think I could eat about three of Set A 😁

Egg Sandwich

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Chorei

Fluffy bread meets refreshing tea — perfect match!The bread was incredibly soft, and it was packed with fillings. The mild egg sandwich flavor paired beautifully with the refreshing taste of the tea!

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Gucchi

Substantial and satisfyingPlenty of filling inside, and just one sandwich was enough to leave me genuinely full.

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Shuemo

That freshly-made aroma pairs so well with coffeeIt had the scent and taste of something made right then and there — a great match with a cup of coffee.

Rice Ball + Miso Soup

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Chorei

Like breakfast at my grandparents’ houseThe rice was fluffy and soft, just the way I like it! Filled with bonito flakes and pickled plum — two of my favorites. It had a nostalgic flavor that reminded me of mornings at my grandparents’ home.

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Gucchi

The miso soup might be the best I’ve ever hadThe rice ball fillings were pickled plum and bonito flakes — gentle and comforting. As for the miso soup, the umami was so concentrated and deep, it may genuinely be the best miso soup I’ve ever tasted.

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Shuemo

Miso soup: ◎. Filling could be a bit more generousI felt like there was a little less filling inside the rice ball — but that doesn’t mean it was bad by any means. The miso soup was really delicious!

Hot Dog

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Chorei

Simple, but the quality of each ingredient really shinesThe sausage was juicy, and the seasoned stir-fried cabbage complemented it perfectly. Simple as it is, you could tell great care went into every element.

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Gucchi

Reminded me of my favorite hot dog in Iceland!The sweet bun and salty sausage are a match made in heaven. The texture of the vegetables inside is a wonderful bonus for the palate.

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Shuemo

International guests will absolutely love this!The most filling of the four options, and I think it’s a flavor that people from overseas will really take to. Highly recommended!

☕ A quick word from coffee lover Gucchi

☕ Coffee Review

Stronger and more bitter than your average cup, with a truly unique character. Highly recommended for black coffee lovers! When I asked the owner about it, he told me they use Yamamoto Coffee’s Special Blend — the same one used in hotels. It’s a flavor you’d rarely come across in an ordinary café!

🍳 Bonus: Oyakodon (¥700)

Great news — you can order items outside the morning menu first thing in the morning too! The fluffy egg and tender chicken were a wonderful combination, brought together by a mild, delicious broth. Our colleague Xue, who was trying Oyakodon for the first time in Japan, was so smitten that she wanted to learn how to make it herself! Perfect for anyone who wants a hearty, fulfilling start to the day.

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Finally

One of the great charms of Aoi Tori is that you can order dishes from the regular menu right from the start of the morning — not just the breakfast set. If you’re in a hurry, the morning menu has you covered; if you want something more filling, try combining it with a regular dish too.

It also seems you can upgrade the included coffee or tea to another drink for an additional fee!

Aoi Tori is just a 4-minute walk from the hotel and serves a truly delicious breakfast. We really hope you’ll pop in and give it a try. And don’t forget — make sure to try our staff picks!

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About the Writer

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Chorei

Staff at MADOKA Kyoto Station West

21 years old (as of April 2026)
Has a sweet tooth
Favorite dessert: tart
Studying for Kyoto Certification Level 2

Favorite dessert

Tart

Self-proclaimed title

Most doted-on member of the Kyoto team (self-proclaimed)

Current challenge

Studying for the Kyoto Certification Level 2 exam

Personality & dreams

Shy when it comes to romance, but dreams of going out for sweets with a girlfriend

I have a major sweet tooth — tarts are my absolute weakness. I like to think I’m the most doted-on member of the Kyoto team (though that’s entirely self-proclaimed). I’m a little shy when it comes to romance, but one day I’d love to take a girlfriend out for sweets on a date. A boy can dream!

“Aoi Tori” Breakfast Experience Report (March 8, 2026)

Just a 4-Minute Walk from the Hotel!
We Tried Every Breakfast Item
at Café “Aoi Tori”

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