Utena Cafe — Restaurant in Osaka

When it’s busy, the owner is not that friendly, as other have said, he seems to be less organized, hence I guess it’s a bit hard to keep up during busy hours. But I can see him being a nice and warm guy, if you do speak japanese, and it’s not that crowded in the cafe. Food is just alright, either you eat with your hands, or the owner forgot to give me forks ¯(ツ)/¯ Go for coffee more than the toast imo, the kettle with steam and the shelf full of cups make it quite cozy. HOWEVER! If you go during busy time, it IS hard to enjoy it.

Also to people concerning about taking pics in the cafe, the owner said it’s ok, as long as you don’t point camera to other costumers. Also the atmosphere here is quite tranquil and chill, good for reading books... however when I was there, two japanese ladies sat next to me keep on making loud conversations ¯(ツ)/¯ Bad behaviors are...

The coffee and cake were as expected. The decor is old. The entire cafe is a rundown home furnished in mid century and LP discs and old books. It’s dark enough to have a ambience. And dark enough not to notice the sewerage covers and street gutters. It reminds my parents of when they were in Vietnam in the 50s, a small room decked in old wooden and cement. Cracked floors and vintage wood.

And small enough to make you feel claustrophobic if any more than 3 tables are used.

Male server doesn’t want any photographs of anything. You’re welcome to take a picture of your food. Else nothing.

The reason is he doesn’t want anyone to notice this kissaten. Fair enough, if that’s the business model :)

Not for vibes more for a serious...

Housed in an old Japanese shophouse, this cafe has a retro charm to it. With old jazz playing softly at the background, served with antique glasses and the dim lightings together with the natural sunlight beaming through the glass panels made you travel back in time as you take a sip of coffee and a taste of their dessert cake. This is a very quiet cafe with a sense of Japanese calm so please respect their tranquillity and peace. Just sit back and relax to enjoy the coffee, have your quiet time. Enjoy the music and talk to the baristas at the counter if you want to find out more...