Osaka is known for its nightlife and busy streets. With Dotonbori, the Glico running man, and even Universal Studios stealing the spotlight, it can be easy to miss the quieter spots of this vast city. But what about visitors looking for a slower pace of life who still want to explore the area? Whether you’re looking for a more relaxed itinerary or need some recovery time after enjoying Japan’s drinking culture, let me introduce you to 5 of the best coffee spots in Osaka.
Marufuku Coffee Sennichimae Hoten – Photo Credit: Marufuku Coffee Official Website
Marufuku Coffee
With almost a century of experience, Marufuku is sure to take care of all your coffee needs. Consistently praised for it’s atmosphere, the coffee isn’t the only thing that draws people to Marufuku, and this location in particular has the bonus of only being a short walk away from Dotonbori making it the perfect place to get some caffeine in you after a long night of sampling delicious street food, or to continue your food adventure by having some souffle pancakes alongside your freshly brewed morning coffee.
Location: Marufuku Coffee Sennichimae honten – Google Maps
Website: Marufuku Coffee Shop Official Website
Instagram: 丸福珈琲店【公式ページ】 (@marufukucoffee1934)
Takamura Wine & Coffee Roasters Osaka – Photo Credit: Takamura Official Website
Takamura Wine & Coffee Roasters
Coffee and wine together might sound a little strange until you take into account Takamura’s motto – “select coffee like selecting wine.” Their mission is to get people to take choosing coffee as seriously as they take wine pairing, and it shows. After winning 1st place in the Japan Aeropress Competition in 2018 and switching to purchasing beans directly from farmers in 2024, their extensive knowledge makes Takamura an amazing spot for everything from normal drip coffee to espresso tonic.
Location: Takamura Wine & Coffee Roasters Osaka – Google Maps
Website: TAKAMURA Wine & Coffee Roasters
Instagram: TAKAMURA COFFEE ROASTERS (@takamura_coffee_roasters)
Glitch Coffee Stand Osaka – Photo Credit: Glitch Coffee Official Website
Glitch Coffee Osaka
So if you have looked into Osaka coffee shops at all, you have no doubt come across one of the multiple videos, blog posts, or Reddit threads talking about Glitch Coffee, and I’m here to say, they are all right about how good this place is! Opening for business in 2015, and only growing in popularity since, it’s clear the staff at Glitch care about their coffee, and you can even find a brew guide on their website if you want to see more about their process or buy some beans to try for yourself at home.
Location: GLITCH COFFEE OSAKA – Google Maps
Website: GLITCH COFFEE & ROASTERS グリッチコーヒー&ロースターズ
Instagram: GLITCH COFFEE OSAKA (@glitch_coffee_osaka)
Wakamono coffee cups – Photo Credit: Wakamono Coffee Roaster Official Instagram
Wakamono Coffee Roaster
Although it’s smaller than other places on this list, Wakamono is the perfect location to grab some classic drip coffee whilst in Osaka. Whilst it may not have a full cafe to sit down in, there’s a certain charm to the care and attention the team here puts into each transaction, making this adorable hole-in-the-wall coffee stand the perfect place to grab something to-go so you can get back to exploring the city.
Location: Wakamono Coffee Roaster – Google Maps
Instagram: wakamono coffee roaster (@wakamono_no_sore)
Inside LiLo Coffee Roasters Osaka – Photo Credit: LiLo Coffee Official Website
LiLo Coffee Roasters
Going for a more upbeat approach than some more serious roasters, LiLo Coffee sets out to show ‘how coffee can make people’s lives fun and interesting’. Prioritising the connection between people (but in no way neglecting their great coffee roasting and barista skills either!), LiLo has a wonderful, friendly atmosphere, and their monthly seasonal blends make it a good contender for your regular spot if you’re in Japan for a while, so you can try out their ever-changing menu!
Location: LiLo Coffee Roasters – Google Maps
Website: coffee.liloinveve.com
Instagram: LiLo Coffee Roasters (@lilocoffee)
Iced coffee from LiLo Coffee Roasters Osaka – Photo Credit: LiLo Coffee Official Website
In conclusion, no matter if you’re looking for a dark drip coffee, a fruity seasonal blend, or a strong espresso, I think it’s safe to say, Osaka has got you covered! There’s something in this ever-giving city for every type of coffee drinker, and you’d be missing out by only exploring the nightlife and major tourist attractions and skipping over these amazing coffee spots. The only thing to do now is work some of them into your itinerary!
Featured Photo Credit: Anna Urlapova
