It's great to start off an early day full of sightseeing with some delicious breakfast! Many restaurants open at lunchtime, so it's a good idea to look up places beforehand that open early. Here is a list of 10 restaurants in the Osaka area where you can enjoy breakfast!
1. WILLER EXPRESS CAFE (Osaka / Cafe)
WILLER EXPRESS CAFE is within walking distance from Osaka Station. They are open from 6:30 am, serving breakfast sets priced at 400 JPY, 450 JPY, and 500 JPY. The 450 JPY set comes with French toast, and the 500 JPY set offers a choice between either pho or a sandwich. All sets include a drink, so you're in for a great deal!
WILLER EXPRESS CAFE
Open: 6:30 am - 11:00 pm (food L.O. 10:00 pm, Drink L.O. 10:30 pm). Open 6:30 am - 2:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of every month only.
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY / [Lunch] 700 JPY
Access: Go north from [Umeda Station] on Hankyu Lines, and go through Umeda Sky Bldg.. On the west side of Nakatsu-minami Park
Address: Hanano Bldg., Umeda Sky Bldg., 1-1-73, Oyodonaka, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka
2. Cafe Italian (Nishikinohama / Cafe)
Cafe Italian opens at 8:00 am, with morning service running until 1:30 pm. There are 5 kinds of breakfast to choose from, such as [Hot Dog Morning] (580 JPY), [Mixed Sandwich Morning] (700 JPY), and the recommended [C Morning] (800 JPY). The drip coffee made with freshly ground roasted coffee beans is very popular, so be sure to order it with your meal!
Cafe Italian
Open: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: 750 JPY
More Details 3. bills Osaka (Osaka / Cafe)
bills Osaka is located on the 7th floor of LUCUA 1100, a building directly connected to Osaka Station. They open from 8:30 am and serve food all day long. [Ricotta Pancakes w/ Fresh Banana, Honeycomb Butter] (1,500 JPY) is their extremely famous signature dish, but if you're looking to fully enjoy a luxurious breakfast, you should definitely go for the [Full Aussie Breakfast] (2,200 JPY). Why not enjoy an elegant breakfast at this Sydney-based eatery?
bills Osaka
Open: 8:30 am - 11:00 pm (Food L.O. 10:00 pm, Drinks L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular *In accordance with LUCUA closing days
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Address: 7F, LUCUA 1100, 3-1-3, Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
4. Swissotel Nankai Osaka Tavola 36 (Namba / Italian Cuisine)
From Swissotel Nankai Osaka Tavola 36, which is located on the top floor of Swissotel, you will be able to get a full view of the mountains on a sunny day. The restaurant is open from 6:30 am, where you can enjoy a buffet breakfast that is priced at 2,900 JPY for adults and 1,450 JPY for children (age 4-12). In addition to Western fares like bread and salad, they also have a very impressive lineup of foods such as Japanese cuisine, cereal, and fruit. Another great point is that it's open even to those who are not staying at the hotel!
Swissotel Nankai Osaka Tavola 36
Open: Breafast 6:30 am - 10:30 am
Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)
Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Bar time 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)*
*Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays Closed at 11:30 pm (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Address: 36F, Swissotel Nankai Osaka, 5-1-60, Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
5. gourmet&gallery TARU (Kitahanada / Italian Cuisine)
gourmet&gallery TARU is built around a theme of "a fusion of people, art, music, and food." They are open for breakfast at 9:00 am exclusively on weekends and national holidays. The 500 JPY morning set includes a drink of your choice, salad, a boiled egg, toast, and jam. With an extra 100 JPY, you can get free refills on your coffee. Within their spacious restaurant, they also have seats on the terrace from which you can see a grand city view of sites like Abeno Harukas and Mt. Ikoma. How about enjoying your breakfast while gazing at the art pieces displayed on the walls? If one of them catches your eye, ask the staff to learn more about it!
gourmet&gallery TARU
Open: Breakfast 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Cafe 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Lunch 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 5F, Horizon Bldg., 3-17-6, Kitahanada-cho, Kita-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka
6. Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande Lorraine (Kyobashi / Cafe)
Directly connected to Kyobashi Station and located 30m above the ground, Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande Lorraine is a place in which you can enjoy your meal buffet-style. The morning buffet is held from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. Be sure to dig into their freshly baked bread, which they cook right in front of you for you to see! If you manage to get a seat by the windows, you can watch the Keihan and JR trains pass by. Experience luxury by indulging in as many of your favorite foods as your heart desires within the charming atmosphere of a hotel restaurant.
Hotel Keihan Kyobashi Grande Lorraine
Open: Breakfast 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm)
Cafe 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Address: 2-1-38, Higashi Noda-machi, Miyakojima-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
7. Bon'n'Bon (Juso / Cafe)
Located along the bank of Yodo River, Bon'n'Bon is popular for their comfortable terrace seats. Their morning service runs from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. With your drink of choice, you can choose either a sandwich or hot dog for an extra 100 JPY. You can also get a free toast or bread-of-the-day with your drink! Enjoy a super great deal for breakfast along with their wide selection of drinks!
Bon'n'Bon
Open: [Monday - Thursday, Sunday, National Holidays] 9:00 am - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
[Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 9:00 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Weekdays] 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Cafe time, drinks only)
Closed: Irregular
*May close earlier without any advanced notice. Call for more details.
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 1F, 1-20-3, Jusohigashi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
MapMore Details 8. MANSOU (Kadomaminami / Cafe)
MANSOU is located within a sports facility, and is a restaurant loved by the locals. Breakfast is available from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. There are 3 morning sets - A (350 JPY), B (550 JPY), and C (550 JPY). The restaurant is very spacious, and it's easy to get to from the station. You can even buy lunch boxes if you reserve them in advance. Why not order one along with your breakfast?
MANSOU
Open: Breakfast 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Dinner 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm *2-hour system. Reservation only and required at least 2 weeks in advance.
Closed: None
*Closed on 2nd Tuesday of each month in accordance with building closing days
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 750 JPY
Address: Within Ractab Dome, 3-7-16, Mitsushima, Kadoma-shi, Osaka
9. Zentoyoyo (Temma / Chinese Cuisine)
A hidden, tucked away space with only 7 counter seats, Zentoyoyo is a restaurant that serves delicious Chinese cuisine. Here, you can enjoy their breakfast menu from 7:00 am - 10:30 am. Try their authentic [Morning Chinese Porridge] (400 JPY), which takes 2 hours to make, or their [Morning Soup Soba] (500 JPY). You can pick your own choice of topping for both of them, and you can get another topping for an extra 100 JPY. Stray from the typical breakfast of toast of coffee and savor a delicious Chinese-style breakfast!
Zentoyoyo
Open: [Weekdays, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] 7:00 am - 8:00 pm (L.O. 7:30 pm)
[Sunday] Lunch 7:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 2,000 JPY / [Lunch] 800 JPY
Address: 4-2-23, Tenjinbashi, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
MapMore Details 10. Parigino & atelier de maman (Juso / Cafe)
Parigino & atelier de maman is a bakery run by baked sweets shop "atelier de maman." They open their doors from 7:00 am and boast a lineup of 40 types of breads. Their most popular item is their signature [Cream Bread]. The [Apple Pie] is often sold out, and is an absolute masterpiece made by using a heaping serving of apples which were soaked in syrup instead of simmered. You can enjoy the bread that you purchase at the seats on their terrace.
Parigino & atelier de maman
Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] 7:00 am - 6:00 pm (L.O. 5:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular *Every Wednesday and 2 other days (Tuesday or Thursday) each month
Average price: [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Address: 1-14-1, Jusohigashi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
These restaurants are all highly recommended for starting your day of sightseeing or when you arrive in Osaka early in the morning after traveling on the night bus! Find a restaurant that best suits your tastes and have a wonderful meal.
Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.