Cafes and bars in Osaka

Japan's loudest city runs on takoyaki and konbini coffee by day, and a quietly serious specialty scene by night. The cafes here move faster than Tokyo's and care less about being noticed.

2 venues reviewed, each visited and scored in person.

Every review in Osaka

• Takamura Wine & Coffee Roasters Steep Pick
  Edobori, Nishi Ward · Steep Index 8.3/10

  A former Edobori food warehouse running one of roughly ten Loring Smart Roasters in Japan, a wall of over 2,000 wines, and Cup of Excellence lots on the menu. Takamura has been making this argument quietly for over a decade.

• Brooklyn Roasting Company Kitahama
  Kitahama, Chuo · Steep Index 6.8/10

  The Tosabori River view is doing most of the work here. The coffee and the staff are not.