NITO Coffee&Craft Beer CHIKKO

In the tourist hub of port town Osaka a new café opened up in August 2023 called “ NITO Coffee&Craft Beer CHIKKO ”. Nito Chikko is named after the Chikko area it’s located in and is Nito ’s second branch with the main store located in Umeda Kitashinchi area. The Chikko branch sits right around the corner of Chuo Line – Osakako Station exit 4, just head down the stairs and turn left immediately and you will see the cafe hidden behind a car parking.

The Chikko branch finds its place in a former house and cleaning shop which has been renovated into a stylish cafe by “Tun Up Cafe” , a renowned renovation company. The exterior of the building is light grey with a stylish black wood façade featuring a bay-window on the ground floor complemented with wainscot panels as well as stylish gold accents and lettering on the windows. Nito Coffee Chikko branch occupies two floors with the kitchen/order counter and roastery on the ground floor and a spacious seating area on the second floor.

As soon as you enter the cafe you will be welcomed by a stylish interior where most of the floor is covered with a lovely hexagon shaped tile pattern. As seen in its Umeda counterpart, the cafe incorporates industrial design elements, such as an open ceiling and a distinctive red brick wall adorned with white NITO carved stones. A recurring NITO design is their signature lightboxes, gracing the back of the kitchen wall with printed text.

The seating area on the second floor is spacious and features an L-shaped counter along the back wall, equipped with electrical sockets for charging your devices. The rest of the space consists of groups of chairs surrounding large chests repurposed as tables, placed atop Persian carpets.

The menu is extensive and features many delicious items including various coffees as well as non-coffee drinks. The cafe also serves delicious sweets like scones, poundcakes, brownies or large cookies. Of course, as the café’s name implies, they also offer a selection of beers.

NITO Coffee&Craft Beer CHIKKO branch is a stylish café with a comfortable casual atmosphere that serves delicious coffee and sweets. The café is a wonderful addition to a visit that includes nearby attractions like the Osaka Aquarium and Glicon Showroom. It also serves as a welcoming spot to take a break from the bustling Osakako area. Nito Chikko is a must-visit for coffee and café enthusiasts alike.

Design: Tun Up Cafe

設計: Tun Up Cafe