Brooklyn Roasting Company Kitahama
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Kitahama Station · 1 min walk (Keihan Main Line, Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line)
- Hours
- Weekdays 8:00–20:00 (L.O. 19:30), Weekends & Holidays 8:00–19:00 (L.O. 18:30)
- Time needed
- 30–60 min
- Best time to go
- Weekday mornings between 8:00 and 9:30, when the shop opens and riverside terrace seating is readily available before midday crowds arrive.
Hours can change on holidays — check the official site before travelling.
About
Perched right along the Tosabori River, this stylish cafe blends Brooklyn's industrial-chic roasting culture with Osaka's laid-back waterfront charm. It is highly worth visiting for its exceptional artisan coffees, freshly baked pastries, and the rare opportunity to sit on an outdoor wooden deck overlooking Nakanoshima Park. Expect a vibrant, bustling atmosphere popular with locals, creatives, and digital nomads.
What Japanese guides note
Japanese cafe guides highlight that riverside terrace seats fill quickly by early afternoon, particularly on sunny weekends, making the 8:00 morning opening the ideal window to visit. Note that older guidebooks list the previous 2-chome address; the cafe moved eastward to the Hauser Kitahama Building in 2022. The cafe serves as a natural departure point for walks across the Naniwa Bridge to the Osaka City Central Public Hall and Nakanoshima Rose Garden.
Details from local sources
- The cafe relocated on February 23, 2022, to the Hauser Kitahama Building, converting a former parking space using recycled materials like fluorescent tube glass doorknobs and recycled plastic terrace furniture. [source]
- The cafe is positioned 1 minute on foot from Exit 29 of Kitahama Station. [source]
- Brooklyn Roasting Company originally opened its Kitahama branch on April 12, 2013, making it the brand's first street-front store in Japan. [source]
- Coffee beans served at the Kitahama branch are roasted off-site at the brand's central roasting facility in Namba EKIKAN using a Loring smart roaster. [source]
Insider Tip
Snag a seat on the outdoor riverfront terrace early in the morning, as these coveted spots fill up fast once the lunch crowd arrives.
Frequently asked
What are the opening hours for Brooklyn Roasting Company Kitahama?
The cafe operates from 8:00 to 20:00 on weekdays with last orders at 19:30, and from 8:00 to 19:00 on weekends and holidays with last orders at 18:30. Operating hours may occasionally vary, so checking the shop's official Instagram account before visiting is advised.
Which train station is closest to Brooklyn Roasting Company Kitahama?
Kitahama Station on the Keihan Main Line and Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line is the closest station. Taking Exit 29 or Exit 30 places you within a 1-minute walk of the cafe's entrance along Tosabori-dori. Naniwabashi Station is roughly 4 to 5 minutes away on foot.
Can I reserve a table in advance at the Kitahama cafe?
No, table reservations are not accepted for the Kitahama branch. Customers order and collect drinks directly at the counter upon arrival before selecting their own seating inside the cafe or outdoors on the riverside deck. Seating is strictly first-come, first-served.
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