Shinshindo (JR Kyoto Station)

Shinshindo opened in 1913, founded by Hitoshi Tsuzuki, who is known as the first Japanese person to go to Paris to study the craft of breadmaking. On the breakfast menu, they have onion gratin soup with all-you-can-eat bread, luxury toasted bread, and other premium breakfast foods. There are 12 different kinds of dishes available. Their signature is the premium ham steak plate with salad, bread, and a scrambled or fried egg. For lunch, they have a wide variety of dishes: hamburger steak, vegetable soup curry, beef stew, Genovese pasta, quiche, and soups. Of course, all pair very well with bread. In the bakery section you can also buy some freshly-made bread and pastries for take-out. The cafe is open from 7:30am till 8pm. There are several branches around Kyoto, so you can visit your local Shinshindo to start your day off on a delicious (and carb-fueled) note.