Cuddle day coffee

Nestled in a quiet neighborhood in South-East Osaka’s Yao district, the lovely ‘ Cuddle Day Coffee ‘ cafe can be found on just a 10 minute walk from Kintetsu Yao Station on the Kintetsu Osaka Line’s. The café is housed in a fully renovated Japanese nagaya building that is over 50 years old. The café is run by Mrs Yamaki and Mrs Matsuba , two wonderful ladies who have extensive experience as baristas working at renowned cafes such as Nito Coffee and The Otherside Coffee and decided to team up like two superhero baristas to create their own wonderful café.

The name ‘Cuddle Day Coffee’ was chosen by the owners with the intention of gently accompanying everyone in their daily lives. They also wanted it to be a place for mothers who are working hard raising their children to relax, as well as a place where mothers and children can enjoy the café together. The name also conveys the meaning of mothers giving a tight hug to their children and spending time together as a family.”

Cuddle Day Coffee sits in the middle of a row of old and aged Nagaya but stands out with its cumberland fog (mix of light blue and grey) colored exterior and the lovely wooden entrance. The nagaya cafe is only one floor and was mostly renovated by the owners who did a splendid job at turning it into a comfortable and cozy cafe. Entering the shop you will immediately fall in love with the interior that consists of some antique furniture pieces and various lovely glass pendant lights. But the centerpiece of the interior is the former wardrobe that has been turned into a cozy two-person nook with lovely pillows and wooden log for side-table. In total there are about 13 seats consisting of sofa and counter seats.

The extensive menu offers a diverse selection of drinks and freshly home baked sweets. From a range of coffee options, such as espresso, americano, cold brew, hand-drip, to a variety of lattes like café latte (priced at 500 yen), caramel latte, hazelnut latte, matcha latte, and more. Besides coffee the café also sells various teas, organic softdrinks (which includes a homemade spice chai latte), home made sodas and organic apple or orange juice for kids.

The sweets include delicious muffins, brownies, pound-cake and large vegan cuddle logo cookies. Handle with care! Some of the sweets are vegan or gluten-free, for more info ask the staff.

Another mention go to the business cards, that showcase a heartwarming image of a parent and a child’s holding a drink, with the phrase “A coffee is a hug in a mug” printed in small letters in the coffee, a nod to the café’s name, ‘Cuddle Day Coffee.’ These eco-friendly cards are printed on recycled paper made from used coffee grounds, giving them a warm, latte-colored hue.

Cuddle Day Coffee is an inviting café that boasts warm and hospitable staff, a charming ambiance, and a menu full of delicious coffee and baked treats. It’s the perfect place to unwind and have an enjoyable experience.