01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When you need to rest your feet after crossing Togetsukyo Bridge onto Nakanoshima Island, café de emu is a convenient spot to pause for confections and chilled drinks. Alongside indoor tables, the cafe features an outdoor terrace where you can catch the breeze, providing a relaxed setting to unwind between strolls.
Cooling Down with Soft Serve and Shaved Ice
The cafe features an appealing lineup of cold sweets to revive tired walkers. Soft-serve ice cream, accented with crisp yatsuhashi cinnamon wafers, comes in vanilla, matcha, or a swirl of both. The matcha au lait float balances the pleasant bitterness of green tea with rich soft serve, complete with your choice of ice cream flavor on top. During warmer months, shaved ice choices such as a strawberry special made with house-crafted fruit syrup and matcha azuki offer refreshing relief from the heat.
Dango and Warabimochi Paired with Tea or Coffee
For a taste of traditional Kyoto flavors, the menu includes chilled warabimochi served with matcha, as well as glazed mitarashi dango paired with hot coffee. The kitchen also provides savory options, including a ten-grain rice curry served with a small side salad, making it a reliable stop for a casual lunch. With beverages ranging from sparkling yuzu squash to spiced chai tea lattes, it is easy to find a combination suited to the weather and your mood.
