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Best Cafes in Osaka

A list of the 8 best cafes in Osaka, including Junkissa American (Namba, Osaka). The order here is where we started — no votes have been cast yet, so voting decides it from here.

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Updated Aug 26, 2026Checked Aug 26, 2026

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    Namba, Osaka

    A grand 1946 kissaten near Dotonbori with chandeliers, stained glass and a copper-griddle hot cake sliced into six pieces.

    Checked againstrurubu.jpjunkissa-american.com

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  2. 2

    Namba, Osaka

    Tiny counter kissaten open since 1951, founded by an ex-naval officer; known for Dutch cold-drip coffee and a thick, fluffy hotcake.

    Checked againstnote.comarabiyacoffee.com

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  3. 3

    Mazura

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    Umeda, Osaka

    A basement kissaten beneath Osaka Station built around a Gagarin-inspired space theme: crater ceilings, oval sofas, and a classic egg sandwich and cream soda.

    Checked againstikenchiku.jpwalkerplus.com

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  1. 4

    Nakazakicho, Osaka

    The flagship of a Nakazakicho retro-cafe mini-chain, filled with antique furniture and serving handmade scones and vintage-style pudding.

    Checked againstosakalucci.jptaiyounotou.com

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  2. 5

    Kitahama, Osaka

    English tearoom on the upper floor of a 1912 registered heritage building by the river, serving three-tier afternoon tea sets with scones and sandwiches.

    Checked againstosaka-info.jpkitahama-retro.com

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  3. 6

    Kitakagaya, Osaka

    A brick, chapel-inspired kissaten open since 1964 near Kitakagaya, little changed in 60 years, known for its hot egg sandwich and stained glass.

    Checked againstnori-net.jposakamania.jp

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  4. 7

    Horie, Osaka

    A six-table specialty coffee stand in Kita-Horie, known for friendly morning service, toast sets, and playful drinks like espresso sunrise.

    Checked againstnews.yahoo.co.jpasajikan.jp

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    Namba, Osaka

    Osakas most storied kissaten, open since 1934, with globe-trotted antiques, stained glass, an eight-bean dark blend, and hotcakes baked to order.

    Checked againstco-trip.jpmarufukucoffeeten.com

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