[2025 Osaka Restaurant] Travel Guide for Mel Coffee Roasters (Updated Jun)

Mel Coffee Roasters is a boutique coffee shop that leaves a lasting impression with every sip. Although the shop is small and lacks seating, enjoying a freshly brewed pour-over coffee right at the entrance is a simple yet soothing experience. I ordered an Ethiopian single-origin coffee, which was aromatic, refreshingly fruity, and had a floral aftertaste—truly exquisite. The barista was friendly and professional, eager to introduce the unique flavors of beans from different origins. Watching the vintage roasting machine in action inside the shop, you can feel their dedication and passion for coffee. While the prices are on the higher side, it's absolutely worth it for those who appreciate high-quality coffee.

I confirm that this coffee shop is worth the hype ☕️✨ Named No. 2 on the “Asia’s 50Best Coffee Shop in 2019”, this corner coffee shop in Osaka sets the perfect example for Japanese efficiency and perfectionism. Expect a queue but the line moves quickly and you can enjoy your coffee on the benches outside. The medium roast was a 10/10! 📍 Mel Coffee Roasters | Osaka, Japan

My favorite neighborhood in Osaka is Nakazaki Town, which has a variety of vintage clothes, coffee, dessert shops, grocery stores, gourmet restaurants, hair salons, designer shops, etc.! It’s super easy to walk around, you can take photos everywhere, and there are no crowds! There are many shops here that were renovated from old houses, showing signs of time! · There were not many people on the street in the morning, and many businesses were not open yet. There were a few aunties and uncles painting on the street! They were still painting there until I finished drinking coffee in the afternoon and left. The whole alley was filled with a beautiful artistic atmosphere! My steps slowed down unconsciously! · There is also a small community park in the alley, where the children of the childcare providers are led by their teachers to play happily! When it was almost 11 o'clock, some shops started to open one after another. We sat down in a cafe that was converted from a 130-year-old house. The name of the shop: "Salon de AManTo Tianren" The boss is very enthusiastic. The store is filled with various books and old-fashioned wooden buildings, full of nostalgia and stories! The prices of coffee and desserts are very cheap, but the taste of coffee is average in my opinion. Later, I went to "Neel" recommended by many people to drink coffee. It was indeed different. It was one of the best coffees I drank in Osaka. The other best coffee was the legendary "Mel" which is the top 2 in Asia. · There is also "Osa" in the block, which sells popular ice cream pudding and also sells coffee☕ There is also a cute dessert shop that many people recommend, but because I ate and drank too much that day, I passed by and didn't have the stomach to try it again! Leave it to the next experience~! · The address of the coffee shop mentioned above is as follows: ↓ 🔸Salon de AManTo 天人 〒530-0015 7-26 Nakazaki Nishi 1-chome, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture 🔸 Neel 4 Chome-1-13 Nakazakinishi, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0015 Japan 🔸OSA 3 Chome-3-10 Nakazaki, Kita Ward, Osaka, 530-0016 Japan 🔸Mel (This store is on another street, not in Nakazaki Town!) 〒550-0013 1-20-4 Shinmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Prefecture