Specialty Coffee in Osaka: Roasters & Cafes

Last checked: 5 November 2026

Looking for specialty coffee in Osaka? This guide focuses on shops with checked location and opening information, so you can choose a stop that fits your day. Specialty coffee shops offer a different way to explore coffee from a chain visit: here, you can look for particular beans or brewing methods, or choose a cafe for its setting and hours. For another selection, see our older Osaka cafes guide.

The three main entries below cover Edobori, Amerikamura and Kitahama. They are not an opinion-based ranking. Compare the details that matter to you, then check the linked shop information before you go. Hours and other details can change, so check the linked official pages before you go.

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All three operators publish store information on their official pages, which is where the hours above come from. The table gives you a starting point rather than a promise that every option will be available on your visit.

Specialty Coffee in Osaka: Shops to Visit

1. Takamura Coffee Roasters Osaka

Takamura is a coffee and wine shop in a warehouse-style space in Edobori. Its coffee range includes single origins, Geisha and Cup of Excellence lots. If your visit involves choosing beans to take home as well as finding coffee in Osaka, this is a useful place to start: you can look at the range on its online store before deciding what interests you.

• Address: 2-2-18 Edobori, Nishi-ku, Osaka 550-0002 (大阪市西区江戸堀2丁目2-18)
• Hours: 11:00–19:30; closed Wednesday
• Telephone: 06-6443-3519
• Access: About a 10-minute walk from Higobashi Station, Yotsubashi Line, exit 2. Partner parking is available.
• Official information: Takamura store page and online store

The Wednesday closure is particularly useful to note when planning a short stay. If Wednesday is your only available day, pick another stop from the comparison table. On other days, the 19:30 closing time gives you a different window from Moto's 18:00 close and LiLo Roasters' 23:00 close.

Takamura's online store listed an Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Gedeb G1 example from ¥1,700 for 250 g on 5 November 2026. Treat that as an example, not a guarantee of the price or stock on your visit; check the operator's online store for current listings. The range of origins and lots gives you a reason to browse even if you have not settled on a particular bean. Check the product details before ordering if a specific coffee is the reason for your trip.

2. LiLo Coffee Roasters and LiLo Coffee Kissa

LiLo Coffee Roasters in Nishi-Shinsaibashi is the late-closing option in this guide. Its listed hours run from 11:00 to 23:00 every day, making it an option for a coffee stop after other parts of your day. The shop offers pour-over, AeroPress and American Press, with more than 20 origins on an illustrated menu. Those choices let you start with either the coffee itself or a brewing method you want to try.

• Roasters address: Shinsaibashi M Bldg 1F, 1-10-28 Nishishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
• Hours: Daily 11:00–23:00
• Telephone: 06-6227-8666
• Official information: LiLo store locations

The Roasters shop is near Shinsaibashi and Amerikamura. If you are planning time in the area, pair your coffee stop with our Shinsaibashi shopping district guide or browse the Shinsaibashi area guide. The Roasters shop's hours make it possible to leave coffee until later; check the official location page for the latest information before setting out.

LiLo also lists LiLo Coffee Kissa on the same store page. It is a separate location, so check the name and address when choosing where to go:

• Kissa address: Kaneko-build 2F, 2-7-25 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku
• Hours: Weekdays 13:00–22:00; weekends and holidays 11:00–22:00
• Last order: 21:30
• Smoking: Non-smoking

The two LiLo locations have different opening times. In particular, Kissa opens at 13:00 on weekdays, while Roasters opens at 11:00. Kissa also closes an hour earlier than Roasters, with its last order at 21:30. Use the official store-location page to check both entries when planning around a particular time.

3. Moto Coffee Kitahama

Moto Coffee is in the Lion Building in Kitahama, across from Kitahama Station exit 26 on the Keihan and Sakaisuji lines. The cafe has a terrace and upper floors with views of the Tosabori River. If the setting is a priority, that is a concrete reason to consider Moto alongside the other shops; if you need a later stop, compare its closing time with LiLo's first.

• Address: 2-1-1 Kitahama, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Lion Building (北浜ライオンビル)
• Hours: 11:00–18:00; last order 17:30 (takeaway until 18:00); closed irregularly. The shop's November 2026 notice says it is open every day that month
• Telephone: 06-4706-3788
• Access: Across the road from Kitahama Station exit 26 (Keihan and Sakaisuji lines), or about 10 minutes on foot east from Yodoyabashi Station exit 1
• Official information: Moto Coffee Kitahama; the shop posts last-minute closures on Instagram (@motocoffee_osaka)

Order at the first-floor counter first. Then you can consider the terrace and upper floors as you plan your visit. The listed last order is half an hour before closing, so allow for that distinction when choosing your arrival time. The shop posts a monthly opening-day notice on its official site, so check it for the month of your trip.

Moto also runs two other cafes, at Uchihonmachi and on Hommachi-dori. They have different hours and closing days (both had several closed days in November 2026), so the details above are for Kitahama only. For current drink prices, see the menu page on the official site.

How to Choose

Start with the brew. If you want a choice of methods, LiLo Coffee Roasters lists pour-over, AeroPress and American Press. You can use the illustrated menu to explore its origins as well. If you are especially interested in taking beans home, look through Takamura's online range of single origins, Geisha and Cup of Excellence lots before you go. Check the shop for the coffee and preparation options available on the day.

Match the hours to your day. LiLo Coffee Roasters is listed as open until 23:00 daily. LiLo Coffee Kissa closes at 22:00, with last order at 21:30, and opens later on weekdays than on weekends and holidays. Moto Kitahama closes at 18:00, with last order at 17:30. Takamura closes at 19:30 and is closed on Wednesday. These differences can make the choice for you if your schedule is tight.

Choose an area. Takamura is in Edobori, about a 10-minute walk from Higobashi exit 2. LiLo Roasters is near Shinsaibashi and Amerikamura, while LiLo Kissa is in Shinsaibashi-suji. Moto is in Kitahama, across from station exit 26. Choose the address that fits the rest of your route, and keep the two LiLo addresses separate when navigating.

Consider the setting. Moto lists a terrace and upper floors with Tosabori River views. LiLo Coffee Kissa is non-smoking. Takamura's warehouse-style coffee and wine shop offers another setting for browsing coffee. These are different reasons to visit, so decide which detail matters most to you instead of treating the list as a ranking.

For food ideas to add to your day, see our guides to Osaka desserts and plant-based restaurants, or browse more eating-out articles. Check each food venue's location and hours separately when building your route.

Visiting Tips

Step 1: Check the day and time. Takamura is closed Wednesday. For Moto, distinguish the 17:30 last order from the 18:00 closing time. For LiLo Kissa, remember that weekday opening is 13:00 and last order is 21:30. Check the operator's latest information before leaving, as schedules can change.

Step 2: Save the right address. Both LiLo locations appear on the same official page, but they are at different addresses and on different floors. Moto's details here refer to Kitahama, not its Uchihonmachi or Hommachi-dori branches. Takamura's Osaka shop is the Edobori location listed above.

Step 3: Plan how you will order. At Moto, order at the first-floor counter first. At LiLo Roasters, the range of origins and brewing methods gives you a starting point for choosing your coffee. If you want beans from Takamura, reviewing its online listings can help you decide what to look for.

Step 4: Check for closures on the day. Moto Kitahama closes irregularly and posts its monthly opening days on its official site, with last-minute changes on Instagram. For the other shops, use the linked official store pages to check current information.

FAQ

Where can I get coffee late in Osaka?

LiLo Coffee Roasters is listed as open daily until 23:00. LiLo Coffee Kissa closes at 22:00, with last order at 21:30. Check the LiLo store page for current hours before you go.

Which shop is useful for buying beans to take home?

Takamura's online store lists single-origin coffees, Geisha and Cup of Excellence lots. Browse the online store for current products and prices, and confirm availability if you want a particular coffee.

Is Takamura open on Wednesday?

The Osaka shop is listed as closed Wednesday. Its listed hours on other days are 11:00–19:30. Check the store page for updates.

Where can I find a coffee shop with a river view?

Moto Coffee Kitahama has a terrace and upper floors with views of the Tosabori River. Its listed last order is 17:30, ahead of its 18:00 close. Order at the first-floor counter first.

Are LiLo Coffee Roasters and LiLo Coffee Kissa the same location?

No. Roasters is on the first floor at 1-10-28 Nishishinsaibashi; Kissa is on the second floor at 2-7-25 Shinsaibashi-suji. Their hours differ, too. Both are listed on LiLo's store-location page.

Is Moto Coffee open every day?

Moto Kitahama lists irregular closures. Its official notice for November 2026 says it is open every day that month, from 11:00 to 18:00 (last order 17:30). The Uchihonmachi and Hommachi-dori branches have separate closing days, so check the official site for the month you visit.

Final Thoughts

A good coffee stop depends on what you need from the day: beans to browse in Edobori, brewing choices and later hours near Amerikamura, or a river-view setting in Kitahama. Use the addresses and hours above to narrow the choice, then check the shop's latest information before setting out.