Northshore
Osaka's most photographed riverside cafe, a second-floor converted warehouse with a terrace above the Dojima River; known for souffle pancakes.
Order: ['Souffle pancakes', 'Flat white', 'Egg Benedict']
CuisineSpecialty coffee
Price¥¥
NeighbourhoodDotonbori and Namba
Must order: ['Arabica espresso', 'Iced latte', 'Cortado']
Location
Address: 1-2-12 Dotonbori, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0071
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