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Looking for the best coffee shops in Osaka to keep you caffeinated during your trip to the foodie capital of Japan? You came to the right place!
If there is one thing Osaka is known for, it’s food, more specifically, their passion when it comes to creating a dish and perfecting it to a T—my idea of heaven. Which is why I was so excited to see that the same dedication extends to coffee, with an abundance of incredible cafes sprinkled all through the city.
From tiny roasteries to spacious cafes with an industrial flair, Osaka has a coffee shop for every taste. And to make sure you don’t miss any during your trip, here’s a roundup—in no particular order—of some of the best coffee shops in Osaka you should visit!

The Best Coffee Shops In Osaka You Shouldn’t Miss
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Cafe LA: A cool international hangout spot close to Dotonburi
We came across Cafe LA on our first day out exploring the neighborhood, and it felt like the best little surprise to find this cozy underground cafe on a humid Japanese summer day.
The casual and welcoming cafe is at the bottom of a staircase, on a basement floor close to Dotonburi, making it the perfect spot to hide away from the heat and the crowds and cool down with an iced latte and a match of UNO—they have tons of cards and board games.
I didn’t get to try their traditional coffee per se, but their espresso martini is delicious, as is their iced matcha latte.
This cozy café is also a little haven for foreigners in Osaka, with its nightly international events such as trivia nights, Mario Kart tournaments, and language exchange programs.
Address: Japan, 〒542-0086 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nishishinsaibashi, 2 Chome−3−7 西井ビル 地下1階
Melbourne Coffee, Craft & Cider: Australian-style coffee shop
Any coffee shop that dares put an Australian city in its business name has to live up to the expectation of having amazing coffee, and Melbourne Coffee didn’t disappoint.
We initially went to Melbourne for the brunch—which to be honest, I wasn’t impressed by—but we stayed for the coffee.
Using Allpress beans to prepare their beverages with—which I discovered while exploring the best coffee shops in Tokyo— their flat white was so tasty that we had two in a row, and decided to deal with the coffee shakes later.
Sadly I don’t think the brunch lives up to the Google Maps hype, but brunch options in Osaka are limited so maybe that’s why people still appreciate it that much.
Address: 1F Sanei Moor Building 3丁目 8 7 8, 8 Minamisenba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0081, Japan
Mill Pour Coffee: Snug neighborhood cafe
This adorable and tiny neighborhood cafe is easy to miss if you are not paying attention, and that would be a shame since it’s one of the best coffee shops in Osaka.
In very Japanese fashion, this snug cafe has an indoor space barely big enough for a handful of people to stand in, and a small rectangular table outside, surrounded by three small benches to be shared among customers.
Which I find very cute since it makes you feel part of Osaka’s everyday life, sharing a bench with a local stopping by for their morning coffee—and Osakans are way more open than Tokyoites, so you might even make a friend here like I did.
The coffee here is pretty good, with strong lattes and a few bites on offer, such as the tasty French toast—which I had way too often—and the Japanese cafe’s staple, hotdogs- which I still never had… maybe next time.
Address: 1F Sanei Moor Building 3丁目 8 7 8, 8 Minamisenba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0081, Japan
Cafe Tales: Colombia Specialty Coffee with a warm Osakan touch
This warm and welcoming specialty coffee shop is a little bit off the beaten path but is very well worth visiting for incredible coffee and one of the best breakfasts in Osaka.
With an emphasis on beans from Colombia, this cafe also offers a bit more seating space than other coffee shops in the city, with five tables inside AND wifi, which makes it a good place to work from if needed.
At Cafe Tales, they are passionate about their coffee which is carefully prepared, as is their delicious French toast with homemade whipped cream. Which has to be the meal I ate the most during my three months living in Osaka. It’s that good!
My favorite element from this coffee shop though, has to be the incredibly warm shop owner Yuya, and my favorite barista Mari, who make coming to the coffee shop such a pleasure.
With incredible coffee, the best brunch, and friendly Osakan vibes, Cafe Tales has it all, and that is why is at the top of my list of the best coffee shops in Osaka that you shouldn’t miss!
Address: Japan, 〒541-0056 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Kyutaromachi, 2 Chome−5−19, Maruchu 3rd.Bldg., 1階
Saturdays NYC: Spacious work-friendly coffee shop
Located in Amerika-mura, the little pocket of Japanese youth culture in Osaka, this airy industrial-style coffee shop is the perfect place to escape the Japanese summer heat and take a break from exploring the city.
With plenty of seating space and a communal long wooden table with outlets, perfect for computer work, this coffee shop is one of the most spacious ones in Osaka.
They also offer wifi—which is a bit unreliable in my experience, maybe you have better luck—big windows, and one of the most extensive food menus from any other coffee shop I have seen, with different kinds of hot sandwiches, pastries, and even ice cream sandwiches and affogatos.
And of course, their coffee is good too, but to be honest the main appeal here is the space and food menu, which is hard to come by in the city.
Address: 4 Chome-13-22 Minamisenba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0081, Japan
Streamer Coffee Company: A solid coffee shop
I discovered Streamer Coffee Company while living in Tokyo for the first six months of our Japan stay, and it quickly became a staple in my coffee shop roster.
This popular Japanese coffee franchise was born in Tokyo and is known for its laid-back style, with stickers glued to industrial metal pillars, and skateboards decorating the walls.
The Streamer Coffee Company in Shinsaibashi is a solid coffee shop in my books due to its delicious strong lattes the size of my face, its hearty breakfast sandwiches—perfect for the morning after having too much Sake—, its ample seating space, and its reliable wifi— which believe me, it is a rarity in Osaka.
They also have delicious non-coffee options such as fresh ginger lemon tea, a small variety of pastries, and the Japanese staple; the hotdog.
A 10/10 spot, and one of the best coffee shops in Osaka as an all-rounder.
Address: 1 Chome-10-19 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0086, Japan
Mel Coffee Roasters: The tiniest roastery
Every time I visit a new small Japanese cafe I think to myself “This HAS to be the tiniest coffee shop ever”, until I visit another one. And with Mel Coffee Roasters I think I found the limit of just how tiny a Japanese coffee shop can get. And it’s so cute!
Tucked away in a quiet area of Osaka, this adorable coffee shop is also the tiniest of roasteries, where you can barely fit the barista, the cashier, and the roaster in the snug space.
As soon as you put your head in the door to order you can see the tiny roaster working away, and smell the freshly roasted coffee you probably noticed from blocks away.
Because of the lack of seating space, they only do takeaway cups, but if you want to sit down for a bit there are two small benches on the outside, one of them is next to some very appreciated fans… especially in the crazy summer heat. Their latte is quite short, but their espresso blend is delicious.
A little gem worth visiting if you genuinely love discovering new coffee shops, particularly roasteries.
Address: 1 Chome-20-4 Shinmachi, Nishi Ward, Osaka, 550-0013, Japan
LiLo Coffee Roasters: Popular local coffee shop
This small independent coffee shop is a locally loved spot, with regular customers coming in to chat with the baristas and sip their coffee on one of the few seats in the shop.
As the name suggests, Lilo also roasts its own coffee, which you will find is served in various coffee shops around the city.
The shop is tiny—surprise, surprise—with just around five seats inside, and two small tables outside.
However, the coffee is amazing, one of my favorite ones I had in the city with its flavorful espresso blend, and the service is friendly, with every coffee being served with a little “get to know me” card from the barista who prepared your coffee.
This is such a cute touch! And I love how this goes to show how proud they are of their craft.
So even though it might take a few minutes to get an empty seat I think is definitely worth waiting a little to sit down and leisurely enjoy your coffee in one of the best coffee shops in Osaka.
Address: Japan, 〒542-0086 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Nishishinsaibashi, 1 Chome−10−28, Shinsaibashi M, 1階
The Roasters Coffee Shinsaibashi: Adorable cafe with small bites
This next snug Japanese coffee shop has something that other small coffee shops lack, and that is a bit more seating space, and some small bites—mostly on the sweeter side though.
The Roasters Coffee Shinsaibashi is located inside an adorable little house with a facade that looks out of a movie, with only the cashier fitting on the first floor, and all seating provided on the second floor.
The coffee is delicious, the room upstairs offers more space than other cafes in the area, there is wifi, and if you are feeling snacky you can order one of their tasty pastries provided by the business next door.
Address: 1 Chome-10-1 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0086, Japan
Glitch Coffee Osaka: Luxurious specialty coffee
Glitch Coffee came highly recommended to me, as one of the best specialty coffee shops, and once you enter one of their locations in Japan is easy to see why. They take their coffee seriously… but almost too seriously, in my humble opinion.
They specialize in single-origin lighter roasts as they want to let the original flavors of each unique region shine through. This all sounds amazing, however, I strongly dislike a shop where the barista looks down on its clients, and that was the vibe I got here.
They tried to pair me with the right kind of coffee for my taste and they started with the most expensive one—which was really expensive—and then when I asked for a lower priced one based on the flavor profile, they tried to sell me again a competition level one. It just all felt very salesy and impersonal.
The coffee that I ended up having was great, but still way pricier than other specialty coffee shops. It is worth a shot if it is on your coffee bucket list but you can definitely find great coffee somewhere else for a normal price.
Address: Japan, 〒530-0005 Osaka, Kita Ward, Nakanoshima, 3 Chome−2−4 フェスティバルタワー・ウエスト 1階
Blue Bottle Coffee: Consistently excellent coffee
We cannot talk about the best coffee shops in Osaka without mentioning my forever favorite, Blue Bottle Coffee. *finger hearts*
Now, Blue Bottle Coffee is not Japanese, it is actually from California, but it is just so much better in Asia than it was when I tried it in the USA. This is why it was also one of the best coffee shops in Seoul in my opinion. They are just so consistent with their preparation on this side of the world. I love it!
There is only one Blue Bottle location in Osaka up in the Umeda neighborhood, which is perfect if you are in the area visiting the Pokemon or Nintendo Center. And while I never visited this location—mostly due to the massive lines that were formed outside—I adore Blue Bottle, so you should definitely give it a try if you haven’t done so before.
Address: Japan, 〒530-0013 Osaka, Kita Ward, Chayamachi, 15−22 アーバンテラス A棟
Brooklyn Roasting Company: Spacious coffee shop close to Namba Shrine
Brooklyn is another one of my favorite coffee shops from Tokyo.
With three different locations spread throughout Osaka, a small coffee bar inside a mall, and two big spacious shops, one in Kitahama and one in Namba, there are different spots where you could stop by to give it a try.
The one in Namba is the one I ended up visiting the most as it is on the way to the spectacular Namba Shrine. Which made it the perfect spot for a coffee break as I showed friends around the city’s highlights during their 1 day in Osaka.
The industrial-style location in Namba offers lots of seating space, delicious coffee, and some pastries if you need a snack. And since they are also a roasting company, you can also purchase some of their delicious beans to take home as a souvenir, like I did.
Address: 1 Chome-1-21 Shikitsuhigashi, Naniwa Ward, Osaka, 556-0012, Japan
From the tiniest of roasteries to Colombian niche coffee shops serving the best French toast to friendly neighborhood cafes, Osaka’s coffee scene has something to offer every kind of coffee lover. Whether you crave a perfectly prepared latte, a cozy atmosphere, or a unique specialty brew, you’ll surely find it in this vibrant city.
So have the best time exploring the best coffee shops in Osaka during your trip to this incredible lively city. Are we missing one of your favorite coffee shops in Osaka? Let us know in the comments, we love an excuse to try a new coffee spot!