Bread, Espresso & Roastery

Tucked away in a serene neighborhood in Central Osaka, “Bread, Espresso & Roastery” instagram.com/bread.espresso.and.roastery is a charming retro cafe just a five-minute walk from Minamimorimachi Station on the Sakaisuji Line (exit 5). This newest branch of Bread, Espresso, which opened its doors on June 26, 2024, joins over 20 other locations ( Bread, Espresso Utsubo , Bread, Espresso Arashiyama , Bread, Espresso Sakaisujiclub ) throughout Japan. Housed in a refurbished metal factory, the cafe spans two floors, retaining much of the building’s original industrial character. The interior features blueprints, original desks, and old lockers, offering a nostalgic glimpse into its past. This branch also serves as the main roastery, supplying coffee to all other locations.

Seating is available on the first floor near the order counter, with a storage rack repurposed as a seating area. Additional seating can be found upstairs, accessible by a narrow metal staircase—mind your head when taking a seat. Ascending the stairs at the back, you’ll pass through the locker room into the main seating area, which features two wood counters facing each other along the atrium, providing a view downstairs, as well as two desks with seats against the wall.

The menu boasts a variety of breakfast toast plates with diverse toppings and side dishes, including honey butter, red bean paste butter, cinnamon, bacon and cheese, and scrambled egg, each accompanied by a side salad and tomatoes. Sweet options include affogato, scone sandwiches, and donut affogato. Since April 2024, Bread, Espresso has been offering their own Italian ice cream in flavors like matcha, espresso, raspberry milk, and pina colada.

Bread, Espresso & Roastery is an excellent spot to enjoy quality coffee and delicious food while soaking in the retro ambiance of the historic building.