Emma Coffee

Located in the outskirts of Osaka’s countryside, in the Toyono district sits the lovely kominka cafe called “Emma Coffee” instagram.com/emmacoffee_/ . EMMA COFFEE started in 2014 as a coffee stand inside a daily goods store called Nakanishi Shoten. As Nakanishi Shoten celebrated its 100th anniversary, renovation work began over a period of about a year and a half to transform the daily goods store into what Emma Coffee is today. Emma Coffee sits along the 423 that runs from North Osaka to Kameoka Kyoto and is popular for cyclists and motorists, hence the cafe offers parking space across the street for up to four cars.

The café is situated adjacent to a koban (police box) on the ground floor of a standalone building boasting typical Japanese architectural elements, such as ichimonjigawara rooftop tiles and an irimoya (hip and gable) style design. Its entrance door showcases a stained-glass window inscribed with the words “ Life is too short to drink bad coffee. ” Upon entering, you’re welcomed by a spacious yet inviting interior predominantly crafted from various wood materials, accentuated by a striking red brick wall behind the kitchen/order counter. Spanning approximately 81m², the seating arrangement includes two small round tables near the order counter, two tables situated behind a wooden partition, and a large communal table towards the rear. Through the sliding plastic doors at the back, patrons can access a spacious room utilized for events, featuring a grand atrium and further in the back is the roastery and workshop of the owners. Don’t miss the lovely details inside the shop like the shimbals repurposed as lampshades or the peculiar reversed -T shape design wood speaker from the ceiling.

The menu has a wide assortment of drinks including coffee (ice coffee, americano, espresso, cafe latte (600 yen), mocca, espresso tonic), chai latte, matcha latte, cocoa or apple juice. There is also caffeine less coffee available. The food consists of delicious daily home made bagels with either tuna & pickels or pastrami pork & carrot rape filling, cake (terrine cheese or chocolate flavor) as well as cookies made by togo books . Which makes Emma Coffee a great place to visit for either a quick drink or a lunch bite.

Emma Coffee is a lovely cafe with friendly owners that is a must visit if you are passing through the Toyono district for delicious coffee or their delicious bagel sandwiches.