McCafe by Barista Shin Umeda store — Restaurant in Osaka

Being in the Umeda area and in the cross section between major train stations, this McDonald's is crowded all day basically.

Not the best place to sit down and relax, but to just grab a quick bite and go. The table seating is basically single-seat counter sized with maybe some actual tables at the edge. That's just the second floor though. The first floor is standing counter space for those eating-in but don't want to go up.

Service is quick with several registers manned whenever I stop by and I'm guessing workers at this store experience a much faster paced day than other McDonald's...

I'm from Australia and was hard pressed finding something to eat that was open before 11am so settled on this place. Have to say that my Big Mac and fries tasted very similar to their Australian counterpart and I love the fact they have grape flavoured Fanta! Was very busy when I visited on a Friday. I don't speak Japanese so thank goodness for the picture menu in Japanese and English! Very friendly...

Not sure if it was just this location but was excited to have the ebi burger again (been 5 years) and it was really disappointing. Also had to ask for ketchup, the staff was kinda of confused at my rudimentary attempt to ask in Japanese and one guy asked me in English but was kinda rude.

The rest of the staff was really nice though, especially upstairs - they all greet you and are...