CAFE TALES
Good to know before you go
- Getting there
- Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station · 4 min walk (Osaka Metro Sakaisuji Line, Osaka Metro Chuo Line)
- Time needed
- 30–60 min
- Best time to go
- Morning between 8:00 and 10:00 to order breakfast before midday seating fills up
Location
Japan, 〒541-0056 Osaka, Chuo Ward, Kyūtarōmachi, 2-chōme−5−１９ Maruchu 3rd.Bldg., 1階Kyūtarōmachi, Osaka
About
CAFE TALES is a specialty coffee shop in Osaka's Chuo Ward, celebrated for its exceptionally smooth, house-roasted single-origin coffees and signature lattes. It stands out for its warm, highly personalized hospitality and a relaxed, minimalist atmosphere that feels like a quiet sanctuary in the bustling city. Expect to find meticulously crafted pour-overs, delicious seasonal treats, and a staff eager to help you select the perfect bean.
What Japanese guides note
CAFE TALES sits along Sankyubashi-suji in the Kyutaromachi business district, roughly midway between Hommachi and Sakaisuji-Hommachi stations. The floor space holds only about ten seats, which can fill quickly during morning and brunch hours. Customers order and pay at the counter upon entering before drinks and food plates are delivered to the tables.
Details from local sources
- The shop serves single-origin coffees exclusively sourced from Colombia rather than sourcing beans worldwide. [source]
- The cafe interior occupies an 8-tsubo floor plan with 10 total customer seats. [source]
- Packaged coffee beans sold at the counter include a printed card with the grower's photograph and message. [source]
- Morning sets feature French toast prepared either sweet with seasonal fruit or savory with eggs and sausage. [source]
Insider Tip
Try their highly rated honey latte or drip coffee, and buy a bag of freshly roasted beans to take home as a high-quality souvenir.
Frequently asked
What type of coffee beans does CAFE TALES offer?
CAFE TALES specializes exclusively in Colombian specialty coffee rather than offering beans from multiple countries. The shop imports green beans directly from partner farms in Colombia, serving over ten single-origin varieties that showcase distinct regional processing styles, bean varieties, and microclimates.
Does CAFE TALES serve breakfast food?
Yes. Starting at 8:00 AM, the cafe serves morning French toast sets paired with drinks. Guests choose between a dessert-style plate topped with seasonal fruit and fresh cream or a savory plate accompanied by a fried egg, lettuce, and sausage.
Can I buy coffee beans to take home from CAFE TALES?
Yes. CAFE TALES sells roasted single-origin whole beans and drip bags for home brewing. Each bag of beans comes with an informational card featuring a photograph of the Colombian farm producer alongside details about the elevation, processing method, and harvest.
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