9 Retro Cafés in Abeno Where You Can Feel Like You've Traveled Back to the Showa era (1926–1989)! Great Spots with an Amazing Old School Atmosphere

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Abeno Katsu Sando Parlor Romantei, about a 1-minute walk from Abenobashi Station, is a retro cafe inspired by 1920s Japan.

The interior, centered around warm wood tones, has a calm atmosphere. There are counter and table seats, making it easy to visit whether you are on your own or with a group.

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The signature "tamago sando (egg sandwich)" layers fluffy and creamy egg salad between thin slices of white bread in a mille-feuille style.

With one bite, the sweet flavor of the egg salad spreads through your mouth. They also say that adding the separately served rock salt brings out the flavor and makes it even better.

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The popular "Herekatsu Sando (pork fillet cutlet sandwich)" comes in nine varieties, including aurora sauce, curry, cheese, and salad.

The photo shows the "Herekatsu Sando Demiglace." It is made with aged pork fillet cutlet to bring out its flavor, paired with a house-blended demiglace sauce.

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Shinsaibashi Mitsuya Abechika Ten is a retro cafe located in the Abeno underground shopping arcade.

The interior has a warm feel, with wood toned decor and lighting in calm colors. There are plenty of seats, so you can enjoy your meal without worrying about the tables next to you. Easy access from Tennoji Station is another plus.

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The popular menu item “Densetsu no Mitsuya Rice” is a plate that lets you enjoy three things at once: Omurice, pork cutlet, and spaghetti.

The pork cutlet is fried to a crisp, fragrant finish and stays juicy inside. In addition to the regular size, there is also a “5/8 size,” so you can choose based on how hungry you are.

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They also offer a wide lineup of their signature Teppan-yaki spaghetti, topped with items like tonkatsu (breaded pork cutlet) and chicken Kara-age.

The "Ganso Kani Korokke Spaghetti" in the photo is topped with creamy crab croquettes and a soft-cooked egg. It is said to be more filling than it looks and highly satisfying.

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Jun Kissa Swan Abeno Ten is a retro cafe that preserves the jun kissa (classic Japanese coffee shop) culture of the 1970s just as it was.

On the 1st floor, there is a display case lined with plastic food models, and up the spiral staircase, table seating is available on the 2nd and 3rd floors. It has a nostalgic feel and is said to be very comfortable.

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The "Dream Sundae" is a signature menu item popular with a wide range of age groups.

This deluxe sundae features firm pudding, ice cream, and fruits such as yellow peaches and bananas. The retro dish and split spoon add a nostalgic touch.

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The light meal menu includes items like the egg sandwich and ham sandwich, making it perfect for when you want a quick bite!

The tamago toast (egg toast) features thick cut toast filled with tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) and lettuce, finished with ketchup. It has just the right amount of volume and is said to be very satisfying.

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"Raguna" is a retro cafe just a 3-minute walk from Tennoji Station.

Inside the long, spacious dining area, table seats are set at comfortable intervals, so you can enjoy your meal without worrying about the people at the next table. It opens from 8 a.m., so many people stop by for Breakfast.

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Breakfast is served from 8:00 to 11:00 and includes five choices in total, such as simple toast and hot dogs.

The "Half Sandwich" is a mixed sandwich with a good balance of egg, vegetables, and ham, and you can enjoy it with salad as a healthy breakfast.

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The recommended Omurice is a simple style with ketchup rice wrapped in a thin omelet.

The balance of demi-glace sauce, egg, and rice is good, and it has a somewhat nostalgic taste. The salad served on the side is said to be perfect as a palate cleanser.

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Lobby Lounge is located inside Miyako City Osaka Tennoji in Matsuzaki, Abeno Ward.

While it has the refined feel you would expect from a hotel, the space also brings to mind a nostalgic retro cafe. With interiors based on brown and beige tones, it is said to be a great place when you want to enjoy some time to yourself.

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The afternoon tea, with themes that change from season to season, is also well reviewed.

This one was “~Halloween Japanese Taste and Autumn Flavors~,” which appeared in the fall of a certain year. In addition to assorted varieties available sweets, it is said to offer a full lineup that even includes savory items such as “Aigamo (duck) and Fig Butter Sandwich Style.”

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Hotel-made cakes such as shortcake, chocolate cake, and tarts, with selections that change season by season, are popular.

Each cake is carefully finished one by one, and all of them have a refined taste that brings out the best in the ingredients. The coffee is served at the table, and they also offer refills.

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About a 5-minute walk from Abeno Station. Retoroto is a retro cafe that recreates the atmosphere of the 1950s to 1980s.

Once you step inside, you will find more than 100 kinds of local curries from around Japan lined up on the display shelves. In the back of the cafe, there are table seats and box seats, so you can relax and take your time.

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At the restaurant, you can enjoy rare local ready-to-eat curries from around Japan.

If you tell the owner what you like, they will suggest recommendations like a curry concierge. The Hiroshima-san (from Hiroshima) "oyster curry" in the photo is said to be a dish where you can taste the rich flavor of the oysters directly.

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The colorful "cream soda," "Homemade natsukashi pudding (old fashioned pudding)," and "French toast" in the photo are popular menu items at the cafe.

The "cream soda" comes in flavors like strawberry, ramune (Japanese soda), and melon, and is popular for its nostalgic taste that brings back childhood memories.

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Coffee Ho MacQueen Abeno Ten is a nostalgic retro cafe filled with charm, decorated with European style ceramic dolls.

Inside, the wood toned interior gives off the warmth unique to a jun-kissa (traditional Japanese coffeehouse), with classic counter and table seating available.

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Their carefully selected coffee lineup is diverse, with options like blends and single origin.

The “Hawaii Kona” is carefully brewed by first using a paper drip and then heating it, and it is known as an excellent cup with a perfect balance of bitterness and a clean finish.

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They offer a full range of light meal options that are great when you want a quick bite, including BLT sandwiches and mixed sandwiches.

The "pizza toast" comes generously topped with cheese and other ingredients, making it very satisfying! They also recommend eating it with plenty of Tabasco.

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Hoshino Coffee Abeno Hoop Ten in Abeno Ward is a retro cafe with a calm atmosphere.

The classic, warm interior feels like a hideaway for adults. There is plenty of space between seats, so it is a great place when you want to relax and recharge on your own.

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The signature "kamayaki sufle pancake (kiln-baked soufflé pancake)" is one dish that brings many people back for more.

The outside is crisp and fragrant, while the inside is soft and airy. There are three kinds of syrup: maple, honey, and kuromitsu (brown sugar syrup), and all of them go well with the butter.

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The oven baked "Beef Stew Omurice" is served piping hot.

The soft, creamy egg wraps around fragrant chicken rice, and the rich demi-glace sauce ties it all together, making it so good you will not want to stop eating.

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Marufuku Koohii Ten Kintetsu Abeno Harukas Ten is a retro cafe founded in 1934.

The interior has the refined feel you would expect from a department store, with a grown-up atmosphere. Its convenient location just a 1-minute walk from the station is also part of its appeal.

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They offer a wide lineup of drinks, including "American coffee," café au lait, and black tea.

The "blend coffee" in the photo is rich and full-bodied, yet has few off flavors or acidity, with a clean finish.

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The "Mixed Toast Sandwich" is crisp and nicely toasted on the outside, while soft and fluffy inside. The balance of egg salad and ham is just right, and each bite is said to make you feel happy.

It is carefully made, and they say it tastes great no matter where you start eating.