Osaka is dotted with numerous photogenic cafes that lift your spirits just by visiting them. Cafes featuring adorable sweets, unique drinks, and sophisticated interiors are perfect for those looking to create Instagram-worthy posts. From standard areas like Umeda and Shinsaibashi to hidden local spots, you’ll find spaces everywhere that make you want to snap photos.
This article carefully selects and introduces noteworthy “Instagram-worthy cafes” where you can capture memorable shots.
1. Osaka’s Cafe & Restaurant Culture
Osaka is one of Japan’s premier culinary capitals, also known as “the city where you eat until you drop,” where diverse food culture has taken root, ranging from popular dishes like takoyaki and okonomiyaki to high-end restaurants. In recent years, cafes and dessert specialty stores designed with Instagram appeal in mind have rapidly increased, attracting attention from younger generations and tourists.
In addition to bustling districts like Umeda and Namba, unique areas such as Tenma, Nakazakicho, and Horie are also dotted with stylish and distinctive cafes.Many establishments particularly focus on their sweets menus, with beautifully presented parfaits, pancakes, and baked goods that are perfect for social media posts.
2. 10 Instagram-Worthy Cafes & Restaurants in Osaka
Osaka has numerous cafes and restaurants that are visually striking and Instagram-worthy. Here, we’ll introduce 10 carefully selected establishments that are packed with photogenic elements, from sweets and drinks to interior design.
2-1. wad
“wad omotenashi cafe” near Shinsaibashi Station is a modern Japanese cafe themed around Japanese tea and ceramic vessels.They modernize the spirit of the tea ceremony, carefully serving tea leaves from tea farmers in Kyoto and Shizuoka in artisan-made vessels, one cup at a time. Their signature “Korimori Dai” (Large Ice Serving) is shaved ice with a fluffy texture, where you can choose from 5 flavors including “Kuromitsu” (brown sugar syrup) and “Hojicha” (roasted green tea), which is also popular. You can enjoy a luxurious moment that engages all five senses.
wad omotenashi cafe
Address: 2F Toshin Building, 4-9-3 Minami-Senba, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
TEL: 06-4708-3616
Business Hours:
- Mon-Fri 12:00-19:00
- Sat, Sun, Holidays 10:00-19:00
※Last order 18:30 for all
Closed: None
2-2. GUFO
“Groovy Ice Cream GUFO” in Kitahorie, Osaka is a soft-serve ice cream specialty store that focuses on freshly made products. Their main feature is “Craft Ice Cream” made from scratch in-store, having obtained ice cream manufacturing permits and introducing special Italian mix machines. They use low-temperature pasteurized milk that has been sterilized at 68°C for 30 minutes, allowing you to enjoy the natural sweetness and aroma of milk.
They always have 6 types of ice cream available, with year-round pistachio using luxurious Italian paste. They offer 2 types of soft-serve ice cream, “Milk” and “Hazelnut,” featuring fresh flavors that taste like eating at a dairy farm.
Groovy Ice Cream GUFO
Address: 1F U+ Building, 1-11-9 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
TEL: 06-6534-7171
Business Hours:
- Mon-Thu 12:00-19:00
- Fri-Sun, Holidays 12:00-21:00
Closed: Wednesdays ※If a holiday falls on Wednesday, closed the following Thursday
2-3. merca PARLOR LUCUA OSAKA
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“merca PARLOR” inside LUCUA Osaka, a 2-minute walk from JR Osaka Station, is an authentic fruit parlor operated by a fruit shop.Their fruit & sweets buffet held from 11:00-17:20 is an extremely popular menu item. Fresh fruits and handmade sweets are all-you-can-eat, with a drink set available for an additional 350 yen. They have abundant seasonal limited menus including parfaits and fruit punch.
The stylish interior decorated with greenery has an atmosphere that’s easy to visit alone, making it perfect for taking breaks during shopping or meeting up with friends. You can leisurely enjoy luxurious sweets unique to a fruit parlor.
merca PARLOR LUCUA Osaka Store
Address: B2F LUCUA Osaka, 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
TEL: 080-3738-4028
Business Hours: 11:00-23:00
Closed: According to tenant schedule
2-4. LeBRESSO
“LeBRESSO” in Tsuruhashi, Osaka is a bread specialty store that pursues the ultimate toast to pair with coffee. The store name is a coined word combining heart (LEB), bread, and espresso.
Their signature product LeBRESSO Bread, which sells over 300 loaves daily, is made from North American flour using the yudane method, creating a slightly sweet bread similar to Danish pastry. For eat-in, they offer over 20 menu items including 4cm thick “Atsugiri Butter Toast” (Thick-cut Butter Toast) and “Pistachio & Mascarpone Toast.” Since the store originally started as a cafe, they also offer substantial specialty coffee and original blends. They also have a second location at Grand Front Osaka.
LeBRESSO
Address: 1-1 Ajiharacho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
TEL: 06-6765-8005
Business Hours:
- Mon-Fri 9:00-19:00
- Sat, Sun, Holidays 8:00-19:00
Closed: Wednesdays
2-5. KUMANOTE CAFE
“KUMANOTE CAFE” in Osaka is a unique cafe where fluffy bear paws extend from holes in the wall to hand you parfaits and drinks. While this appears to be a cute, photo-worthy gimmick, it actually operates under the concept of “wanting to create a workplace where sensitive people who feel anxious about interacting with others or carry emotional wounds can work with peace of mind.” By separating with a wall, they’ve realized a gentle space where both customers and staff can connect with confidence.
The colorful parfaits that are visually appealing offer authentic flavors using abundant seasonal fruits. Their drink menu is also extensive, offering coffee, tea, and seasonal limited special drinks.
KUMANOTE CAFE
Address: 1F・5F, 5-3-11 Uehommachi-nishi, Chuo-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
TEL: 080-9395-4579
Business Hours:
- Tue-Thu, Sun 11:00-18:30
- Fri, Sat, Holidays 11:00-19:30
Closed: Mondays
2-6. CHANIWA
“Tera Cafe Chaniwa” (Temple Cafe Tea Garden) in Horie, Osaka operates within the grounds of Manpukuji Temple, which has about 400 years of history. Once you pass through the sanmon gate, you’ll find a lush Japanese garden that spreads out before you, offering a tranquil space that makes you forget the urban hustle and bustle.
Japanese sweets devised by a patissier are popular, with specialties including “Sobacha Latte” made from domestically grown, home-roasted buckwheat seeds, and “Wagashi 7-shu Mori” (7 Types of Japanese Sweets Assortment) where you can sandwich your favorite sweet treats in monaka wafer shells.The location’s greatest charm is being able to spend time admiring seasonal plants while seated on the terrace under the temple hall eaves or in the waiting room overlooking the garden.
CHANIWA
Address: Manpukuji Temple grounds, 1-14-23 Minami-Horie, Nishi-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
TEL: 06-6543-8125
Business Hours:
- Thu, Fri 13:00-17:30
- Sat 12:00-17:30
Closed: Sunday-Wednesday
2-7. FLOWER CAFE MONTPARNASSE
“FLOWER CAFE MONTPARNASSE” is a shop where a flower shop and cafe merge, creating a healing space. The interior is surrounded by greenery and flowers, where you can enjoy fresh herbal teas and dishes using edible flowers.
Their signature menu item is “Shirotoryufu Kaoru Omuraisu” (White Truffle-Scented Omelet Rice), featuring carefully prepared soft-boiled eggs with demi-glace sauce made from four types of mushrooms. Their handmade dessert afternoon tea is also popular, with customers receiving either “a flower gift” or “a 150 yen discount coupon” as a special bonus. You can enjoy a cafe experience that engages all five senses while being healed by flowers and greenery.
FLOWER CAFE MONTPARNASSE
Address: 1F APA Hotel & Resort, 2-8-32 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka City
TEL: 06-6867-7025
Business Hours:
- Morning 6:30-10:00
- Lunch/Dinner 11:30-21:00
Closed: None
2-8. JTRRD
“JTRRD” in Temmabashi, Osaka is a hidden gem cafe popular for smoothies and sweets that look like works of art. Created by food art producer Tamura Tomomi, this special space goes beyond mere Instagram appeal to convey the joy of creating.
Their signature “Art Smoothie” features hand-drawn art on a three-layer structure of yogurt, chia seeds, and colorful smoothies, with vibrant colors created using a vacuum mixer. They also offer abundant photogenic menu items including handmade mini marshmallows called “Kyun Bear” and seasonal limited menus that you’ll want to capture in photos.
JTRRD
Address: 1F Tatsuta Building, 3-4-5 Tenma, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture
TEL: 06-6882-4835
Business Hours: 12:00-17:00
Closed: Irregular
2-9. SOT Coffee Roaster
“SOT Coffee Roaster,” whose name means “sweet” in Swedish, is a specialty roasting shop that pursues coffee’s sweetness as a fruit. They use only SCAA 80+ point specialty coffee (comprising just 5% of distribution) and characteristically light-roast using Nordic-style roasting. They bring out the fruit-like gorgeous flavors and fresh sweetness inherent in coffee beans. They overturn the image that “coffee is bitter,” allowing you to enjoy each bean’s individual characteristics.
SOT Coffee Roaster
Address: 1F, 1-3-7 Ote-dori, Chuo-ku, Osaka City
Business Hours: 8:00-19:00
Closed: None
2-10. Nihon no Okashi Shunka Shuutou
“Nihon no Okashi Shunka Shuutou Osaka Tenmangu Store” right near Osaka Tenmangu Shrine is a sweet shop where you can enjoy Japanese sweets that transcend the boundaries between wagashi and Western confections. Their specialty is “Jukusei Warabimochi Ice” (Aged Warabi Mochi Ice), featuring wobbly warabi mochi made from domestic warabi starch that’s been rested overnight, generously topped with Uji matcha, with monaka and dorayaki toppings. It’s a luxurious item with corn flakes at the bottom.
They also have traditional Japanese sweets like karinto manju and ohagi, and seasonally offer kakigori and monaka ice. You can enjoy them in-store, on the terrace, or take them out.
Nihon no Okashi Shunka Shuutou
Address: 2-1-31 Tenjimbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka City
TEL: 080-4323-3041
Business Hours: 11:00-16:00
Closed: Mondays ※If a holiday falls on Monday, closed the following Tuesday
Conclusion
Osaka is known as “the city where you eat until you drop,” where diverse food culture has taken root, ranging from popular dishes like takoyaki and okonomiyaki to high-end restaurants. In recent years, cafes and dessert specialty stores designed with Instagram appeal in mind have rapidly increased, attracting attention from younger generations and tourists.
In addition to bustling districts like Umeda and Namba, unique areas such as Tenma, Nakazakicho, and Horie are also dotted with stylish and distinctive cafes. The 10 establishments introduced this time are attractive shops, each with their own unique concepts including Japanese modern, art-focused, fruit specialty, and flower × cafe themes. Please be sure to visit them when you come to Osaka.
※This article was created based on information as of May 2025.
