Cafe Taiyō No Tou - Bekkan shop — Restaurant in Osaka

A short walk away from the busy Umeda Station shopping area, Nakazakicho is a quiet oasis. We chanced upon a charming cafe located in a traditional building at the end of a short alleyway. We ordered a Tanuki cake, a strawberry sponge cake, lemon squash, and yuzu squash. Tanuki Cake is a Japanese shortcake that resembles a Japanese raccoon dog. We had it for the first time, and it was very delicious with dark chocolate and a filling inside that we couldn't identify.

The strawberry sponge cake was also very good. The freshly made drinks were very refreshing on a hot day. The cafe has a bohemian feel. On the upper floor, we noticed a tatami room that was occupied by families with little toddlers. It was almost like a nursery. I would recommend walking around the neighbourhood after having a snack at Cafe Taiyo. Nakazakicho is a quiet and quaint neighbourhood, quite a world...

We visited this café to celebrate my son’s birthday, and the staff went above and beyond by handwriting a sweet birthday message on his dessert plate—he was thrilled! ❤️

A few notes for future visitors:

Minimum Order: Requires 1 cake + 1 drink per person (even if not consumed).

Food Quality: The cakes/drinks were average in taste, but the warm service compensated for it.

Language: Staff spoke basic English and were...

The coffee is delicious with delicate aromas which make a coffee addict like me go back a second time. I appreciate the place which is hidden, atmosphere peaceful, very cool and relaxed. Plus, wifi is good and plugs free. On my second time, I tested the food and was desappointed, quite expensive and not yummy. I would recommend Cafe Taiyo to make homemade food (ban frozen pizza please...). This establishment has a...