The City Bakery Brasserie Rubin — Restaurant in Osaka

Food: 4/5 Food quality is generally good Service: 4/5 Can feel understaffed when busy Value: 5/5 Artisan breads and free Jasmine Tea with most meals Ambiance: 5/5 Really nice open and airy environment

Have been frequenting this restaurant since I have been spending time in Osaka. So it is one of my go to places in Umeda when I am around that area for lunch.

In the really good days when the kitchen staff is not overwhelmed by back to back orders the food is well prepared and well seasoned.

When it is a B-team day or when the kitchen is overwhelmed the food tends to be a bit less satisfying. But for the most part it varies between a 4 or a 5 star in regards to ranking of the quality of the food.

The bottomless breads are quite good and addictive, from the traditional French Baguette, to the Artisan Bread to their legendary Focaccia which is only available at the Brasserie and not the Cafe that is located in the basement.

The Jasmine Green Tea (not to be confused with Traditional Macha Green Tea) is always refreshing, the fact that they serve that by default saves people from having to order soft drinks.

The Red Sangria is one of the better ones that I have had in Osaka.

The only downside is that the restaurant is very busy between 11:00AM until about 2:00PM (14:00), so plan to wait in line or just go for a late lunch.

I have only been to the restaurant once for dinner, lunch menu provides the best bang for the $$/Yen.

BTW: There are some reviewers that are reviewing the Cafe which is located in the basement here in the Brasserie section which is located on the 7th floor. Never had a negative experience with the staff on the Brasserie on...

The weekday lunch menu is very good. It's a little more expensive for a meal than other places (Y1,500 - Y2,000) however they kept the table well stocked with warm breads from the oven - we had to tell them to stop bringing it to us. Very busy even though we came here on a Tuesday afternoon, had to wait for 15 minutes but staff did sort us out with a good table. Food portions were very good and taste and presentation were both excellent. Definitely will be...

The City Bakery Brasserie is the sit down fine dining restaurant of the city bakery. There are actually 2 branches the cafe is located in the Umekita Plaza Cellar basement 1 and the restaurant is located in the 7th floor. The restaurant serves western style cuisine and a variety of drinks and cocktails. Its a must try if you like western cuisine. Recommended dish would be the roast beef and the breaded...