Hokusetsu Coffee Rosters / cafe matin — Restaurant in Minoh

The story of this cafe begins the moment I enter the store. The Semba district of Minoh City is a unique town lined with wholesalers and warehouses of clothing and furniture (especially antiques such as Art Deco). Personally, I think it is one of the areas in Japan where unique cafes are concentrated. This cafe is definitely one of them.

There is a sign indicating the entrance to the cafe in what looks like a loading dock of a building in this wholesale district. When I follow the sign and get on the elevator, I am filled with a sense of elation as if I have infiltrated a secret society's hideout or secret base.

The guide poster said the cafe was on the third floor, but there was no sign of the cafe on the actual elevator, which made me a little uneasy. However, when the door opened to reveal the third floor, I was a little confused by the antique tables and chairs neatly placed in the dim lighting. I wondered if I had pressed the wrong button, but the sweet and fragrant aroma of roasted coffee wafted through the air, and I realized that I had come to the right place.

There are no heavy iron doors or thick wooden sliding doors, and the store is full of openness. Once inside, you'll find a bright space with a white base and a simple, spacious layout that you'll never get tired of. This contrast is also interesting.

The coffee menu is named after places in Minoh, making it fun to choose.

The coffee at this cafe has a great aroma and a gentle taste, so I recommend ordering it by the pot instead of a cup.

The food and sweets menu is also quite good, and I personally had no trouble deciding what to order.

The staff were kind and attentive to details, and it was a very comfortable place. It's a shame I don't live nearby, but I'd definitely like to...

Cafe Matin is a hidden gem of a Cafe. The entrance might throw you off, being a suspect service elevator and all, but the place itself is super cozy, the coffee is great and the service is above and beyond. The prices are also nice, especially for this level of coffee. If you go for a pot instead of a cup, it is a downright bargin. I didnt try the lunch dishes, but they looked awesome, and the scone I had with my coffee was probably the fluffiest scone I ever tried. Personally I prefer a bit more chew, but I’m guessing the fluff-level is right up the alley of most Japanese palates. In short, don’t pass Cafe Maten by if you are ever in this part of outer Osaka. It is a perfect oasis for taking a breather in relaxed and most stylish...

I highly reccommend this nice coffee place. Although it's hidden in a bit older building and the entrance may seem a bit suspicious at first sight, it's def worth it. The design and atmosphere is very nice, delightful and unique, it makes you feel cozy. It's on the 3rd floor of a tall building, so you also get an interesting look from the windows on the road. The coffee is tasty as well, cakes too. The prices are in the limits of the average for coffee in Japan (500-750¥). The only con is the fact that there is no wifi,although some may consider that as a pro. Will...