Trending sweets to enjoy in Osaka Prefecture! 20 popular shops by area, mainly in Osaka City

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Located inside Rihga Royal Hotel directly connected to Keihan Nakanoshima Station, Main Lounge. A shuttle bus runs from JR Osaka Station every 15 minutes.

The interior, marked by its high ceilings and cloud-like chandeliers, also looks out onto a bamboo grove and waterfall beyond the windows, making it a popular place to spend an elegant time.

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It is popular for offering a wide variety of sweets, from Western-style to Japanese-style.

Especially popular is the afternoon tea, which comes with a range of sweets and savory items, plus free-flow drinks.

The selection changes with the seasons, but every item is said to be excellent. Reservations are required at least 3 days in advance.

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The photo shows the "oju set," recommended for anyone who wants to enjoy Japanese sweets. The contents vary depending on the day, but it makes generous use of Japanese ingredients such as matcha, anko (sweet red bean paste), and shiratama (dumplings made from glutinous rice flour).

For drinks, you can choose from hot matcha, cold matcha, or Japanese black tea.

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"Utsuwa cafe to Handmade Zakka no Mise Yuu Osaka Umeda Ten" is a hideaway cafe where you can enjoy sweets in a retro Japanese-modern space. It is a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station.

Produced by a pottery class, one of its features is that you can enjoy drinks in warm ceramic mugs.

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The gateau chocolat is said to be so smooth, moist, and rich that it feels like eating nama chocolate (fresh chocolate). It is a popular sweet, known for being very tasty with just the right level of sweetness.

The cafe latte is known for its cute latte art. You can choose your mug from the ones you like.

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The "seasonal chiffon cake" served with whipped cream changes with the season, with toppings like nuts and berries, and is said to have a soft, airy sponge and a lightly sweet, tasty flavor.

As for the drinks, after you finish them, you can enjoy the cute animal faces drawn on the bottom of the mug.

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Just a 3-minute walk from Osaka Metro Namba Station, Tables Cafe is located on the 1st floor of Cross Hotel Osaka along Soemoncho-dori. This popular cafe is known for pancakes and seasonal limited-time sweets.

The stylish interior has a calm feel, and the spacious seating layout makes it comfortable and easy to relax in.

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The pancakes are known for using cream cheese in the batter, and the classic "Organic Maple & Calpis Hakko Butter (Calpis cultured butter)" has received rave reviews saying it is absolutely delicious!

The cultured butter is made from a byproduct created during the process of making Calpis, the popular lactic acid drink.

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The "Rich Vanilla Strawberry Parfait" in the photo is said to be an excellent dessert, with plenty of soft serve that goes really well with the tartness of the strawberries. It is quite filling, so it is very satisfying to eat.

They also serve savory pancakes and burgers, so it is also a good spot for a casual lunch.

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CREPERIE Le Beurre Noisette, known for its Parisian salon-style space where you can enjoy fruit-based sweet crepes and vegetable galettes, is located on the basement 1st floor of Grand Front Osaka, just a short walk from JR Osaka Station.

Since it is a popular restaurant, making a reservation is recommended if you already know your plans.

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The crepe batter is known for its chewy texture and great taste. A particularly popular choice is the classic crepe favorite "Chocolat Banane," made with one whole banana.

The banana is caramelized, and it is said to have an excellent balance with the rich ganache chocolate, ice cream, and chopped nuts.

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The galettes mainly focus on savory vegetable fillings, but they also have sweet options like the one in the photo, “galette beurre sucre (butter sugar galette) ~with vanilla ice cream~.”

The crisp, nicely browned fragrant crust is topped with sugar butter and vanilla ice cream. Its eye catching look is part of the appeal.

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SATSUKI LOUNGE, located on the first floor of Hotel New Otani Osaka, is a 3-minute walk from JR Osakajokoen Station and offers a wide open space with an atrium rising up to the fourth floor, where you can enjoy excellent sweets such as the dessert buffet.

The tables are also well spaced, so you can relax and settle in comfortably.

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The signature menu item, the "Super Sweets Buffet," is hugely popular. The selection changes with the seasons, but many repeat customers come back every time, and they say you can enjoy something delicious whenever you visit.

From the wide array of sweets on display, you choose what you want and have the staff plate an assortment for you.

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The “cake set” is a good pick for anyone who wants to enjoy sweets casually, letting you choose 1 item each from 5 kinds of sweets and 4 kinds of drinks.

The photo shows the “Shin Wasanbon Shukuriimu,” which comes with kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup) made with wasanbon (fine-grained Japanese sugar). Wasanbon is a high-grade sugar produced in parts of the Shikoku region.

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PALM Cafe&Creperie Chayamachi Ten, located on Banzaibashisuji just a 2-minute walk from Hankyu Osaka-Umeda Station, is a popular cafe creperie where you can enjoy sweet crepes and savory galettes.

The compact interior is stylish and features both counter and table seating.

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The crepes are made with wheat flour from France. They are known for their chewy texture, which people say is just so good.

Echire Butter & Sugar, topped with thick cut Echire butter from France and brown sugar, is the simplest and most classic staple. You spread the butter with a knife as you eat it.

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The photo shows the "tiramisu," made with plenty of mascarpone, espresso, chocolate cookies, and vanilla ice cream. It is said to have a rich, grown-up taste with mild sweetness.

The shop offers about 16 kinds of crepes. Another nice point is that Takeout is also available.

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STONE Cafe is a cafe about a 3-minute walk from Osaka Metro Nishi-Nagahori Station, and its hideaway location on the second floor of a building is also part of its appeal. Since it is a little away from the busy downtown area, it offers a quiet and relaxing setting.

In a refined wa-modern (Japanese modern) space, you can enjoy sweets created by a top pastry chef, served on high-end tableware.

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The sweets, available in a wide range of varieties, are offered on a daily rotating basis.

The "Blonde Caramel" is a cake that lets you enjoy the combination of blonde chocolate with its intriguingly toasty flavor and a light touch of caramel. It tastes great, and its beautiful appearance is part of the appeal as well.

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The afternoon tea, which comes with a variety of sweets and savory items plus drinks, is also popular. The standard option for a casual treat is served on two tiers, while the seasonal limited option comes a bit more luxuriously on three tiers.

Everything is said to be high quality and delicious, with a gorgeous presentation as well. It seems like a great place to enjoy a refined and lovely time.

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The Garden Oriental Osaka is a 1-minute walk from Osakajokitazume Station. At the cafe lounge inside this historic building, which was originally built as a geihinkan (guest house for distinguished visitors), you can enjoy tasty sweets.

The interior is said to be an open space with views of a beautiful garden. Terrace seating is also available.

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A popular option is the dessert set, where you can choose your favorite sweets and drink.

The photo shows the "French Cruller Kochi Kensan (produced in Kochi Prefecture) Taiyo Shio (sun salt) and ricotta gelato," a donut with a light, chewy texture. It is said to pair perfectly with the creamy gelato and taste really good.

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They also offer afternoon tea where you can fully enjoy sweets and savory items. Drinks come with a 1-hour free flow.

It starts with a toast of sparkling wine. Everything is delicious and generously portioned, so it is said to be highly satisfying.

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Just a 1-minute walk from Exits 6 and 7 of Nagahoribashi Station on the Osaka Metro, sweetsbar key is a sweets bar where you can enjoy parfaits and drinks.

The chic and luxurious interior has counter and table seating.

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The parfaits use fresh seasonal fruit. The selection changes every 2 months, but there are always 5 varieties available.

They are not only delicious but also colorful, making them a treat for both the eyes and the palate. This is a great pick for people who want to enjoy sweets late at night.

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To preserve the bar atmosphere, there is a one-drink minimum.

A popular drink is the cream soda, where you can choose from several base drinks and ice cream toppings. One of its best features is that you can enjoy it in many different combinations. For an extra charge, you can also make it alcoholic.

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Zeniya Cafue (Zeniya Cafe) is a cafe and bar popular for enjoying delicious sweets and coffee, set in a renovated building that is more than 50 years old.

The interior is a stylish natural modern space, with both counter and table seating. It is located on Ishigatsuji-dori, a 5-minute walk from Kintetsu Osaka-Uehommachi Station.

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The popular Zeniya Purin (Zeniya pudding) is made with plenty of fresh eggs and milk. The caramel has a slightly bitter, grown-up taste, while the pudding has just the right firmness and springy texture, yet stays smooth.

It is so popular that many people come specifically for it, and it often sells out, so visiting early is recommended.

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The "cheesecake" is made with plenty of cream cheese from Tokachi (a region in Hokkaido), and while it is rich and creamy, the texture is light, making it very delicious. Another nice point is that it uses organic sugar.

It also pairs perfectly with their wide selection of house-roasted coffee.

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Ao coffee&gallery is a cafe with an attached gallery where you can enjoy seasonal limited-time sweets and specialty coffee.

The stylish interior decorated with paintings has a relaxed and calming atmosphere. It is about a 6-minute walk from Osaka Metro Minamimorimachi Station.

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Among the many seasonal sweets on offer, the monthly changing parfaits made with fruit at its peak are especially popular. Many people stop by just for them.

Not only are they delicious, but their beautiful presentation is part of the appeal. They often sell out, so it is best to make a reservation before visiting.

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The standard menu item "Carrot Cake," which gets a lot of rave reviews for how good it is, is baked with plenty of grated carrots plus house made rum raisins and walnuts.

You can enjoy the moist texture of the cake and the chunky bite of the walnuts, and it is said to go very well with coffee.

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Cafe Namsu, located 4 minutes from Exit 4 of Osaka Metro Kitakagaya Station, is a popular cafe where you can enjoy sweets, meals, and drinks in a refined, minimalist space created from a renovated warehouse.

This two-story cafe has a different feel on the first and second floors, and the wide spacing between seats makes it a relaxed and comfortable place to spend time.

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The sweets here are said to focus on both looks and taste, and the menu has plenty of options. The classic baked cheesecake in the photo is said to be light yet rich and delicious.

The photo shows the popular shio latte (salted latte). It is made with a full-bodied Americano blended with sweet salted cream.

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The "Cloud Tiramisu" in the photo is the restaurant's original tiramisu, and it has stayed popular ever since the shop first opened.

The sweet sponge goes perfectly with the espresso poured over it afterward, and even though it is quite filling, it is said to be easy to finish. It is especially recommended with the "Shio Latte (Salt Latte)."

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Tsuchi is a cafe located on the 1st floor of Hotel Royal Classic Osaka, just a short walk from Namba Station on the Osaka Metro.

In an open and comfortable space, you can enjoy sweets and specialty coffee inspired by Australian cafe culture. Terrace seating is also available.

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The French toast made with jikasei (house-made) milk bread is said to be delicious. In the front of the photo is the "Tiramisu French Toast," an adult taste made with coffee.

At the back is the "Cinnamon-Flavored Banana French Toast," which is said to pair cinnamon and banana perfectly. They also serve savory items.

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They offer a wide selection of sweets made with seasonal fruit. The lineup changes with the season, but both the cakes and parfaits are known for their beautiful presentation and great taste.

Another popular choice is the “soft float,” which you can enjoy like a dessert. It comes topped with plenty of soft serve over the drink.

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MIXup is a patisserie on the first floor of the W Osaka Hotel along Midosuji, a 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Osaka Metro Shinsaibashi Station. At the counter in the center of the shop, pastry chefs finish sweets to order, so you can enjoy them freshly made.

The interior is stylish and comfortable, making it a pleasant place to spend time.

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The limited time afternoon teas, held in collaboration with fashion brands and others, are popular.

The content changes each time, but they come with sweets and savory items plus free flow drinks. They are not only delicious, but also beautiful to look at, so both your eyes and taste buds will leave Manzoku.

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For those who want to casually enjoy sweets, the "cake set" is recommended. You can choose one item each from the seasonal cakes and drinks and enjoy them at a good value.

They all look cute and have a reputation for being delicious.

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Located in Grand Green Osaka, directly connected to JR Osaka Station, LOHE is a cafe where you can enjoy tasty sweets and specialty coffee.

With glass walls all around for an open feel, the interior is said to be a stylish and refined space. It has counter seating and terrace seating.

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The most popular sweet is the "terrine chocolat," a baked dessert with a smooth mouthfeel that is rich yet leaves a clean finish.

The photo shows the classic coffee cocktail "Irish Coffee," a whiskey based cocktail topped with fresh cream.

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The photo shows the “cake plate,” which lets you enjoy two kinds of cake. On the left is “terrine chocolat,” and on the right is “egg cheese,” a vanilla-flavored cake that apparently pairs well with coffee.

In the back, you can see the “truffle,” made using only cacao beans, fresh cream, and beet sugar. It is said to have a slightly bitter taste and be delicious.

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At Cafe Tales, you can enjoy specialty coffee imported directly from Colombia and sweets. The cafe is located along Sankyubashisuji, about a 5-minute walk from (Each) Hommachi Station and Sakaisuji-Hommachi Station on the Osaka Metro.

The stylish interior is said to be a cozy little space with only 10 seats in total, with counter and table seating.

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The most popular sweet is the Basque cheesecake, which is said to be an outstanding rich dessert with mild sweetness, where you can enjoy a slight bitterness, the sweetness of the cheese, and the fresh aroma of lemon.

It also pairs perfectly with the wide selection of Colombian coffee, ranging from bitter to fruity.

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The photo shows the "Choco Chunk Cookie," packed with Colombian chocolate and walnuts. The dough is crisp yet moist, and the chocolate inside is warmed and melted, making it very tasty.

For Breakfast, you can also enjoy fluffy French toast with mild sweetness.

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Smoke & Spin, on the 33rd floor of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka and a 4-minute walk from Osaka Metro Namba Station, is a lounge where you can enjoy afternoon tea while taking in a panoramic view of Osaka city spreading out below.

Reviews also say it is a space that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the city and lets you fully enjoy an elegant mood.

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The popular afternoon tea lets you enjoy sweets, savory items, and free-flow drinks. The selection changes with the seasons, and each item is said to be carefully made.

It is known for being not only beautiful to look at, but also tasty and very filling, with a high level of Manzoku.

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If you want to enjoy sweets casually, the "5-shu no Dessert Plate (five-dessert plate)" comes recommended. The sponge cakes are light and airy, and the mousse is said to melt smoothly in the mouth and taste great.

They also have a wide selection of coffee and tea that pair well with the sweets, and you can enjoy an elegant cafe time while taking in the lovely view.

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Jun-kissa to Sweets PARLOUR Largo is a popular café where you can enjoy retro kissaten (Japanese-style coffee shop) menu items and sweets made with seasonal fruit.

The interior is a calm space with the warmth of wood, with both box seats and table seating. It is located on the 2nd floor of LaLaport Kadoma, an 8-minute walk from Keihan Kadoma-shi Station.

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The most popular option is the weekday only "Sweets Buffet & Free Drinks." You can enjoy a wide variety of sweets and drinks with All you can eat and drink.

The selection changes with the season, but everything is said to look cute and taste great. Guests with reservations get priority, so booking ahead is recommended.

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The photo shows "Purin a la Mode," where you enjoy a rich Italian pudding with plenty of seasonal fruit and whipped cream.

It is one of the popular sweets that represent Japan’s kissa (traditional coffeehouse) culture, and people also praise its colorful and gorgeous presentation.

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Pancake Cafe cafeblow Izumisano Ten is a popular spot where you can enjoy pancakes made with Special fruits and vegetables from Katsuragi, Wakayama Prefecture.

The calm interior has counter, table, and sofa seating. It is located in Hineno, Izumisano City, a 3-minute walk from JR Hineno Station.

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There are two kinds of pancakes, fluffy and basic, but the fluffy pancakes, which melt softly in your mouth, seem to be the more popular choice. The menu is so extensive that many people have trouble deciding what to order.

The photo shows the simplest option, the "Fluffy Plain Pancakes," served with plenty of fresh cream and syrup.

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You can also enjoy seasonal limited-time pancakes made with ingredients such as peaches, strawberries, and murasaki-imo (purple sweet potato). Each is popular as an excellent pancake that lets you enjoy the flavors of the season.

The restaurant offers not only sweet pancakes but also hearty savory pancakes.

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Co.FUN Cafe, located near Nintoku Tenno Ryo Kofun (the tomb mound of Emperor Nintoku), Japan's largest zenpo-koen-fun (keyhole-shaped tomb), is a cafe themed around the World Heritage site where you can enjoy sweets and food inspired by kofun (ancient burial mounds). It is just a short walk from Nankai Mikunigaoka Station.

Inside the stylish cafe, they also sell cute kofun goods.

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The "Kofun Ice Cream" is served on a cute plate shaped like a kofun (ancient burial mound). It also comes with shiratama (rice flour dumplings) made with glutinous rice flour and topped with anko (sweet red bean paste) sauce.

They also offer the "Koicha UP Kofun Ice Cream," which you eat by pouring koicha (thick matcha tea) over the ice cream for an even stronger matcha flavor. It is recommended for matcha lovers.

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The "baked cheesecake," with an illustration of a kofun (ancient burial mound) drawn in matcha powder on the plate, is also popular for its rich and tasty flavor.

They also offer a wide variety of other sweets, including seasonal limited items. You can also add a set drink such as coffee, tea, or a soft drink at a good price.